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GBMINI#2 looking better than ever

Posted on July 17, 2005February 11, 2017 by Ian C.

I have deliberately avoided mentioning GBMINI#2, since this post when I first saw it for sale at MINI Peabody; but I was recently told that GBMINI#2 has had a “freshening” and now the exterior wheel arches and other trim are re-painted (eliminating two years of stone chips), as well as getting a full detailing; GBMINI#2 hangs out with two other JCW equipped MINIs, waiting patiently for his new owner …

GBMINI#2 for sale

And no, I don’t know the price. Email John at MINI Peabody and ask, if you are interested!

It looks like the 2005 model year, offering the new gear ratios and LSD as well as nice “tweaks” like the new headlights, is making life hard for older MINIs now. Particularly so perhaps for upgraded MINIs like these three JCWs – a pre-owned loaded MINI can be more expensive than a brand new one, and can’t offer the “performance essentials” like an LSD.

MINIsOnTop 2005 – tidying up

Posted on July 16, 2005February 11, 2017 by Ian C.

Today I drove down to Cape Cod to meet Steve and other “yellow shirt” MOTorers, to present the final check to the Kennedy Donovan Center, and to “hang out” and have fun!
After meeting at Steves home, and driving in convoy to the KDC (fighting Cape Cod traffic all the way), we arrived for the check presentation. In total, $5420 was raised and presented to the Kennedy Donovan Center today.

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Back at Steves home, there was much “gathering”, chatting, eating & drinking. We had excellent burgers and hot dogs, great chicken too (and cheesecake!):

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Then, there was the coconut!

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Ed / MaxaMINI, with coconuts

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THANK YOU STEVE (and Joan)!
You made three years of MINIsOnTop fabulous fun for everyone, and you provided a great days food & entertainment.
Thanks also to all the “yellow shirts” – the volunteers that keep the wheels of MINIsOnTop turning …

MotoringFile

Posted on July 15, 2005February 12, 2017 by Ian C.

In case you are wondering … (from Gabes other web site):
My other weblog, MotoringFile, is currently down. We are currently upgrading the site to a new host. We had planned on having minimal downtime this weekend however, due to circumstances out of our control, things will take a bit longer than anticipated. We expect the site to be back up sometime on Sunday just in time to post some more juicy bits of info.

Seems like Gabe has finished with PowWeb too, like I did a while back!