I have a '63 Mini Cooper "S" sitting in my garage waiting for me to restore it . I hope I live long enough to do it (no time) . I have driven quite a few Minis , both stock & very hotted up . It helps when you work in a shop that restores little british sports cars wink :p . My boss has had his Mini station wagon for 31 years now . He drives it to work 2-3 days a week & says he's put about 160,000 miles on it since he bought it eek .

The "old-school" Mini has a huge aftermarket , and a huge cult following . Like Plastique said , try Mini Mania ( www.minimania.com ) , or Mini City ( www.minicityltd.com ) . There are also magazines dedicated to the Mini . I subscribe to "Mini World" , and occasionally pick up "Mini Magazine" .

It IS possible to get 100 hp out of those cars ... and quite a hoot to drive one too laugh !

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Allen

********** Love Those REDWINGS !!! **********

2000 Contour SVT Black w/ Tan #2137 of 2150 / built 2-4-00
Mods : ~ Factory DRL mod ~ "Powered by Ford" seatbelt covers
~ OF's TH fix ~ Audi A-6 Side Repeaters ~ Highs in Lows Mod
~ #885 foggies ~ KKM filter ~ Mondeo ST200 Badging & Shiftknob
~ Pre-98 Sails ~ Nose Bra ~ Trunk cargo net ~ '98 Clock
~ "Glasspacked" Resonator ~ Painted Rear Reflector
~ Räzo Pedals ~ Custom "Mondeo" Windscreen Banner ~ Ventvisors
~ Lighted Moonroof Switch ~ Mystique Rear Seat Light
~ Painted Grille Ring ~ H&R Springs & Mondeo ST200 Struts
~ Mille Miglia "Cello" Wheels

My old 95 \'Tour SE ~ New SVT pics here