Post by grumpynorthener on Jun 2, 2022 20:00:28 GMT
A What ? we hear you say
1971 Stimson Minibug - steel frame fitted with a mini front subframe / drive train & fibreglass body
Sold has a kit car back in the late 60's & early 70's - its a very simple thing but has had a hard life - today its somewhat very rare
Its complete and is fitted with a 1275cc engine
Its come complete with a fair bit of history and is correctly registered
Obviously requires a fair bit of work but there's nothing to be fazed about on this - all the mechanical parts are available off the shelf from the numerous classic mini specialists - I've undertaken body repairs to far worse extent than this before
Its a first for the BRM forum in the respect that its a joint venture project between myself & fer4l - Our plans - simply to strip it / restore as required and return it to the road - it's not something that will require loads of expense thrown at it - probably more time than anything - once done it will be nothing but fun - other project commitments dictates that it gets stored for now but keep watching this space for progress
I suspected this was going to happen some weeks ago. Can't find the original post but either Chris or Matt said "anyone fancy a joint project" and the other one replied with a smiley face.
I suspected this was going to happen some weeks ago. Can't find the original post but either Chris or Matt said "anyone fancy a joint project" and the other one replied with a smiley face.
Life is way too short for making excuses about why you cant enjoy it - yep there's some work needed but no work - no play
It certainly has a face that only a mother could love... what with having a vague resemblence it really should be done"Kermit Green". Glad to see that every expense was spared in the design of the front bumper/nerf/'roo bar thing!
It certainly has a face that only a mother could love... what with having a vague resemblence it really should be done"Kermit Green". Glad to see that every expense was spared in the design of the front bumper/nerf/'roo bar thing!
We're thinking Roman Purple & Gold metalflake stripes...
Can't believe you pulled the trigger on this one you pair of nutters. Must be one of the ugliest mini based derivatives out there.
Be interesting to see where this goes.
I agree that as it sits on the trailer it has a "what the f***" look but looking at the yellow one in the magazine article I can see the attraction. If it turns out like that it will be well cool. Magazine looks to be 2017 so that one is probably still kicking about.
Can't believe you pulled the trigger on this one you pair of nutters. Must be one of the ugliest mini based derivatives out there.
Be interesting to see where this goes.
Just checking that you are awake all the way down there - yes you are quite correct its a 1275cc engine that's fitted - Strongly disagree with the ugly tag - just you wait until its had the Grumpy Towers spa & beauty treatment
Can't believe you pulled the trigger on this one you pair of nutters. Must be one of the ugliest mini based derivatives out there.
Be interesting to see where this goes.
Just checking that you are awake all the way down there - yes you are quite correct its a 1275cc engine that's fitted - Strongly disagree with the ugly tag - just you wait until its had the Grumpy Towers spa & beauty treatment Â
Can't believe you pulled the trigger on this one you pair of nutters. Must be one of the ugliest mini based derivatives out there.
Be interesting to see where this goes.
I agree that as it sits on the trailer it has a "what the f***" look but looking at the yellow one in the magazine article I can see the attraction. If it turns out like that it will be well cool. Magazine looks to be 2017 so that one is probably still kicking about.
Can't believe you pulled the trigger on this one you pair of nutters. Must be one of the ugliest mini based derivatives out there.
Be interesting to see where this goes.
Just checking that you are awake all the way down there - yes you are quite correct its a 1275cc engine that's fitted - Strongly disagree with the ugly tag - just you wait until its had the Grumpy Towers spa & beauty treatment
Let's face it all (front-engined) Mini kits are ugly / ungainly / both, so you may as well go for properly quirky! 😉