Restoration-Mini

General Discussion => The Lounge => Topic started by: BruceK on November 17, 2017, 07:34:21 AM

Title: Ringo's hatchback Mini
Post by: BruceK on November 17, 2017, 07:34:21 AM
Here's a brief article and photos on Ringo's custom Mini:

https://silodrome.com/ringo-starr-mini-cooper-s/

(https://cdn.silodrome.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/mini-cooper-s-car-14-740x491.jpg)
Title: Re: Ringo's hatchback Mini
Post by: ADRay on November 17, 2017, 07:43:47 AM
easier to carry a drum set  ;D
Title: Re: Ringo's hatchback Mini
Post by: MiniDave on November 17, 2017, 07:48:08 AM
It's in remarkably good condition - I thought it had been restored......it will be interesting to see what it sells for.

I'd love to be able to do a hatch like that for my hot rod Mini, but I fear it's well beyond my skill set.

I wonder if the folding rear seat just came out of a Mini estate?

I'm not fan of the sideways taillights, but they look way better than the ones on those $100K "re-imagined" Minis....

Title: Re: Ringo's hatchback Mini
Post by: MiniDave on November 17, 2017, 03:24:03 PM
They do look like VW lights......
Title: Re: Ringo's hatchback Mini
Post by: BruceK on November 17, 2017, 04:44:31 PM
Somewhere....  out there....  is a customized VW Beetle with Mini tail lights!
Title: Re: Ringo's hatchback Mini
Post by: BruceK on November 18, 2017, 09:01:04 AM
And I blame the MGA Mk. II with its sideways Mini taillights for planting the idea


(http://www.bramclassauto.com/wp-content/gallery/1962-mga-roadster-mark-ii-for-sale/1962-MGA-Roadster-Mark-II-005.jpg)