Malaysiaminilover

Author: Angelina Soul

Mini rollover, eat some mud, and back on road again

Before the rollover crash

A red color Mini had a rollover accident during a classic Mini convoy from Kuala Lumpurto Pahang last year. The driver is believed lose control and leave the roadway and crashed in the canyon that is about three meters deep. He did not get pinned in the car and he is managed to get out from the car. A tow truck was there to tow the car out from the mud. No injuries occurred as a result of the accident.

As for the poor red Mini, it received some dents on the body as well as front bumper and the left rear side windscreen was broken. Other than that, no major damage except it’s all covered with mud especially the left door panel. Thanks to the strong engine sump guard, the engine did not damage at all. Stainless steel Aston fuel cap locked the petrol tank tight too. The car just start after it is being “landed” again.

Owner of the red Mini drove the car few hundred miles again after the incident. Now that’s the spirit of Malaysia Mini Drivers! The rest of the story can be read from the 14 photos shared here taken from Rudy Harris.

Red Mini rollover and crashed in the canyon

The Mini is being rescue

The result of the crash

BMC engine will never let you down

Back on the road with mud. A little dirt it doesn’t hurt

June 4, 2012
eBay find of the day: 1916 Ford Model T Tourer

What’s hot on eBay automotive today is the 1916 Ford Model T Tourer with the current bid of £10,110.03. Yes, there is a private bidder actually add three pennies at the back of the amount. This left-hand-drive four-seater Ford Model T is built in June 1916. It was the first affordable automobile built by Ford back in time and it was named “World’s most influential car of the 20^th century”. Only these two titles have determined the car is value to buy and worth to collect.

The 2-door open tourer offer by the Russell from United Kingdom features Ford Model T’s iconic brass radiator, oil side lights, and electric head lights. According to the Russell, all the mechanical things work well, the engine will run all day and it doesn’t smoke. “Excellent body has no rust and no rot. The car came from theUSAand has just been repainted. Black of course.”

Look at the brass horn and side mirror, it’s in genuine condition.

The original front-mounted 20 hp engine under the hood is working well. Part of the system has been converted to distributor and coil so it is easy for its hand cranking start. The auction is stated “no reserve” and currently there are 16 bids and several bidders are still watching the auction. The auction will be end soon in 2 days from now. The lucky owner sure will bring this car home with a big smile! Images taken from eBay auction page.

Do you notice there is a oil red light at the back of left rear wheel? Cool isn’t?

The rear seat. Do you notice the Ford Model T original floor mat still in the car?

Antique car, antique steering wheel, antique horn, and antique gear shift.

Ford Model T engine. 20hp and it is good enough to carry four to five adults to anywhere.

With roof on!

June 4, 2012
A day for Fiat 500 to get together

The cute little car Fiat 500 was first introduced by Fiat in July 1957 as the Nuova (means new in Italian). It was designed by Dante Giacosa. With only ~10 feet long and ~4+ feet wide, it is a very practical car to be used in town because it doesn’t require a powerful engine. The Fiat 500 is originally powered by a highly fuel saving 479 cc two-cylinder engine, giving a very decent horse power to bring four adults from one place to another. The outlook of this 2-door car is cute with chubby face. Owners do not have to worry about carrying large item because it has a full-length sunroof where large item can be carried by the car easily.

Cute cars, cute girls.

Cute cars, hot girls.

That’s Sexy! Both cars and girls.

These pictures are shared by Amendola Massimo from Italy. It was a huge gathering for all the Fiat 500 to get together. There are some Ferraris join the crowd too!

June 4, 2012
Marco’s 1992 Mini British Open

The Mini featured here today is Marco Diomedi’s MK6 1992 Mini British Open fromItaly. The car is painted in a notable British Racing Green with two silver stripes on the bonnet. A look from the front, the most eye-catching is the four spotlights with Union Flag and the chrome stone guard fitted to protect the headlamp. A look from the side, Diomedi added a few custom decals to make the car look unique other than the original coachlines with “British Open Classic” decals and coat of arms. Wheels are still the original 12-inch Minilite.

The Mini British Open Classic was introduced in 1992. It is one of Rover’s finest and rarest Mini in MK6 generation because there is only 1,000 units were produced for theU.K.market. The car is powered by a 1.3i engine and featured a full length electrical folding sunroof. The original price was £7,195.

Do notice the registration plate, it is normal inItalybut it is funny if someone reads it out loud in “Hokkien” language, “Ah – Ma!” (Means “My Grandmother”)

Happy Birthday Marco Diomedi! We believe the best birthday present is to share some of your lovely yet cute Mini photos here at Malaysiaminilover.

June 3, 2012
This is how you bring a car into your room

Don’t you think only people who crazy about cars will keep their cars in their living room? The MG Midget in the photos is obviously well pampered by its owner. It has a special room and the owner put it inside the house. The car will definitely clean because it stays away from any dust and the room probably equipped with air-conditioning. In order to bring the car into the room, there is a huge price to pay. The room is located at second floor in a building that doesn’t have a huge entrance. The car has to go through some really hardcore ways to go into its room through the extremely slim window without scratching the car body. See how these professionals do their job, you will feel amazing!

Can you believe they are bringing the car through this window?

Notice that the engine has been removed from the car to reduce its weight?

Well, it has to go in “Sleep Way”.

Ready to go!

Most people have their cars kept in garage when they are not in use. Car collectors who collect unique and special cars often have special place to store them and preserve them just like the world’s most desirable garage.

June 3, 2012