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Hullo!
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:53 am
by wottleitdoo
Hullo there,
I've just registered and thought I should introduce myself.
I'm a Scot living in Finland. Who has suddenly developed a hankering for a Morris Minor.
I've always had an old motorbike in my life but, with 2 kids now, last summer saw me doing barely enough miles to get the oil black. I figured an old car would at least enable me to involve them in my passion for old clonky, eccentric, "transport".
So here I am, someone naive, who thinks he wants a Morris Minor convertible, just like his neighbour had when he was young. Surprisingly my wife was quite enamoured with the idea. So I'm here to learn while I try and get the readies together. I probably wont be piping in with anything (because I don't know anything).
Cheers,
Iain
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:28 am
by aupickup
welcome to the forum
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 10:59 am
by Dryad
So here I am, someone naive, who thinks he wants a Morris Minor
I think that's how we all started
You'll never look back; the world of Minoring can be addictive, and is filled with highs and lows, but mostly highs. Welcome to the forum!
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:20 am
by wottleitdoo
Thanks for the welcome.
Cheers,
Iain
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:32 am
by bmcecosse
Run away now mate - before you get trapped!
Just joking - do you have a local car in mind ?
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:43 am
by wottleitdoo
Umm no.
Part of the appeal is that they are really rare here. I know an Englishman further down south who imported one recently, and I have a couple of mates in Scotland who run them.
I'll be looking at buying one in GB probably..only thing is, I sound like a scammer don't I?
Cheers,
Iain
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:51 pm
by nigelr2000
Looks like an A10 in your signature pic, I had one of them for 12 years till kids came along now grown up and i got a morris minor and haven't looked back (would still like to ride another beesa tho but only on sunny days
) welcome to the forum
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 2:17 pm
by wottleitdoo
Hah!
Knew there'd be at least one on here.
Yup its a '56 road rocket motor in a '59 A7ss frame. I'm hanging onto mine in spite of the wee darlings. Owned it nearly 20 years.
Cheers,
Iain
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:54 pm
by mikeysmorris
welcome!!! love the bike
Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:30 pm
by mike.perry
Somehow a Minor Convertible did not seem to me to be the most suitable car for Finland. Maybe you folks up there appreciate fresh air motoring more than we do.
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 6:54 am
by wottleitdoo
Cheers Mikey,
Mike: Summer is great. It just doesn't get dark...winters however, it doesn't get light. People make the most of their summers. A "summer car" is a popular concept.
I was seduced by the idea of open top motoring after being taken for a spin in a MG TF. It felt just like motorcycling without the hassle of helmets....and loads of room for tools!
Cheers,
Iain
Re: Hullo!
Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 9:00 am
by Kevin
wottleitdoo wrote:Hullo there,
I've just registered and thought I should introduce myself.
I'm a Scot living in Finland. Who has suddenly developed a hankering for a Morris Minor.
So here I am, someone naive, who thinks he wants a Morris Minor convertible, just like his neighbour had when he was young. Surprisingly my wife was quite enamoured with the idea. So I'm here to learn while I try and get the readies together. I probably wont be piping in with anything (because I don't know anything).
Cheers,
Iain
Hi Iain dont worry about not knowing anything you will soon pick some useful poiters up, the hard bit will be finding a good convertible.