First wash for GBMINI#6

Posted on by Ian C.

Since getting GBMINI#6 back in January, things have always seemed to work against me getting her washed; cold winter weather, weekend trips to Florida, heavy rain … she’s been washed a few times by MINI of Peabody, but finally this past weekend there was no excuse (apart from waiting till the sun dropped behind trees, to avoid the water boiling off – we’ve had an early summer with temps around 90!)

GBMINI#6 first wash (after months!)

Drying the top is tricky, maybe it’s best just to leave it to dry on it’s own!

Little blue Mini convertible

Posted on by Ian C.

My route to/from work takes me past the Red Barrel on the Gloucester/Essex line (Margaret and I have never eaten there … though this poor soul did!)
Anyway, they’re “British themed” and used to have a Mini out front – but this past week there’s been a Mini convertible out there (for sale)! I finally remembered to stop and check it out today:


It’s right hand drive (if you’re going to own a classic Mini, that’s what you should get) and a quick glance suggests it’s reasonably healthy; one problem is that body kit, it might look good but it hides possible issues with the sills (which are famous for rusting out on Minis, and are structural – holding the front and rear subframes together!). Another problem is the price!