An optomistic introduction from the frozen north

Hi there folks

Where to start, I'm a lifelong enthusiast of all things BMC with a particular interest in all things Mini derived. I have been the lucky owner of 7 Minis and Mini derivitives including an Innocenti and a couple of vans (Damn, should never have gotten rid of those, worth a bloody fortune now?!). I have also been involved in the restoration and modification of many more Mini derivitives including fitting a Cosworth BDA to a roundnose and the extensive restoration of a Radford Cooper.

Where I find myself today is rich in talent and experience, but sadly poor in the walet department As part of my introduction here I want to express a plea to find an Elf/Hornet project at the lowest possible initial outlay, and make it clear that I would be grateful for anything as a start. You have my profound promise that any car finding it's way into my care WILL be restored to roadworthy condition and lovingly cherished.

Enough with the begging Great forum and I look forward to gaining loads of new information and hope to be of help wherever I can. If anyone is anywhere near me (North Lancashire) and needs any practical help, then feel free to give me a shout. Also check out Fylde MiniClub on Facebook.

Good to be here.

The Adder.

Welcome, It's nice to "adder" you to our Forum!
Enjoy, and good luck with your search for an Elf or Hornet (there's always one or two on evil bay)

Welcome to our forum! Good luck with finding an Elf or Hornet

Jase

Cheers TonyElf and Jase

Been looking through some of the threads on here and your names keep cropping up, in a good way Nice to be welcomed to the forum by such well respected and established members.

Thanks for the heads up, I have been haunting fleabay, but sadly I really am even more skint than that :$ Not that it'll stop me looking

Thanks again.

The Adder.

I think that's the first (and probably last) time that Tony and I have been referred to as well respected! What say ye Tony?



But thank you anyway!

Jase

It don't worry me Jase, I'll shmooze anyone if it gets me closer to getting a car

BTW, I was the guy with the long hair and the wierd beard who was chatting to you at Malvern on Sunday, putting in a similar request to the one posted here.

Thanks again.

The Adder.

discoman41 wrote:I think that's the first (and probably last) time that Tony and I have been referred to as well respected! What say ye Tony?



But thank you anyway!

Jase

I'm lost for words!
A compliment is always appreciated!

The Adder wrote:It don't worry me Jase, I'll shmooze anyone if it gets me closer to getting a car

BTW, I was the guy with the long hair and the wierd beard who was chatting to you at Malvern on Sunday, putting in a similar request to the one posted here.

Thanks again.

The Adder.

Ah yes! I thought I recognised the Avatar! Very good likeness, but I didn't like to say!

Was good to meet you, and I'm glad I was able to point you in the direction of this forum!

Jase

Welcome to the forum, best wishes in your search.
John

I bought my 1275GT project from up near you, Minitechnique at Pilling. Last time I looked he was advertising an Elf project... worth a look?