Automotive Blue, Silver, Red Car Collection
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Automotive Blue, Silver, Red Car Collection

By cazalea · Mar 5, 2021 · 5 replies
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In this engaging post, cazalea shares a multi-part automotive adventure, showcasing two distinct vehicles: a powerful Mustang and a rare Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Special 40th Anniversary. His detailed photography and video capture the essence of these machines, offering readers an intimate look at their unique characteristics and the joys of classic car ownership. This article delves into the nuances of driving and maintaining these collector's items, providing valuable insights for fellow enthusiasts.

Today is bright and sunny, so we can complete the car-transport mission we started on Wednesday. I went over to my friend's house again, and found the Mustang sleeping where I had left it (waiting for a garage clean-out).
I grabbed the keys to move the car, and to get some video of the engine note. Here are some better images of the car than you saw the other day:



















YOU MIGHT WANT TO TURN UP THE SOUND FIRST, but not TOO LOUD!


Sorry, no time for a drive, we have to go to Ontario to pick up the Mini which has received battery, oil, filters, power steering pump and some loving attention. But here are a few detail photos















NOW TO THE MINI -- a 2004 John Cooper Works Special 40th Anniversary with just over 3600 miles (as of today)
















The trip was done in record time by carefully watching multiple traffic sites and both Apple and Google maps. All hand-held, on a phone, with no charger or 12v outlet either! as this is a Pre-technology Mini.

Thanks for riding with us.

Cazalea

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Cpt Scarlet
Mar 5, 2021

What do you think of it Mike ?

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cazalea
Mar 5, 2021

It feels about 20-30 years old though -- even though it's a 2008, it has no obvious modern touches. I think you could easily throw out the back seat and go racing. But I couldn't go on a long trip comfortably (or confidently) in this Mustang monster. I learned of a friend of a friend who has one as part of a set -- the other was a ‘68 Boss 302 Mustang, blue with black stripes and shaker hood. So perhaps its the “modern” equivalent of that car? When I think back to my drive I just remember the en

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bimbeano
Mar 9, 2021

Me and my wife did it a few times, South of France, UK ... no problems whatsoever. Our 2005 Mini Cooper in the Cévennes France.

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bimbeano
Mar 9, 2021

Nothing beats a good old V8 for raw sound. That Mini is amazing, also a true collectors item by now, especially in this condition. Looks like you guys are having loads of fun.

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