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Drive to Thailand: In A Classic Mini Cooper

This is a story written by Koh from Penang Malaysia and submitted to MalaysiaMiniLover.com. It’s a 1,000km road-trip in a 1993 MK6 Classic Mini Cooper. The full story goes here:

As a Mini lover, I’ve been driving a classic Mini for at least 18 years and also the BMW Mini Cooper for 10 years. Couple years ago, I drove a 2005 Mini Cooper to Thailand and clocked a few thousand miles during that trip. You may read the full story here if you are planning to drive to Thailand from Malaysia. This time, the journey is more or less the same, however, I made in with a 1993 Classic Mini Mayfair.

The purpose of this trip is to test the limit of a classic Mini Cooper. There are many people in Malaysia who are interested to buy a classic Mini. However, they always have a lot of concerns which hold them back. “Is this old car really reliable?”, “Can I use it daily?”, “Can this car travel far?”, “Will the fuel consumption high for such an old car?”, “How’s the maintenance? Is it expensive?”… These are the most commonly asked questions when someone has the wish to buy a classic Mini. The Mini Timeline & History could be a good start for those who are new to classic Mini.

This is a Japanese-specification Mini where it comes with a 1275 SPi engine, with built-in air-conditioning. Basically, the car is in stock condition except a Lukey exhaust silencer (some called it muffler, while some called it tip exhaust tip cover). Before the journey begins, I’ve replaced 2 engine mountings, subframe mountings, steering rack, tires, and some other wear and tear items. The radiator is flushed and filled up with new coolant. On top of that, 5-liter of engine oil has been replaced too. Everything is set and the journey is begin! See also: BMW Mini Cooper vs Classic Mini Cooper.

The journey begins at 4,136km according to the odometer. Don’t be surprise because it has been reset to 0 during the last service. The classic Mini fuel tank capacity is 5.5 gallons which is approximately 20 liters. For 1 and a half tank of RON95 petrol, which is 30 liters, I was able to travel 391km. In conclusion, the real-life fuel consumption for a classic Mini with a 1275 SPi engine under the hood is 13.03 km/l (30.65 mpg). My 2005 Mini Cooper R50 is 12.53km/l (29.47mpg). Compared to many modern cars on the street today, I would said the classic Mini with a 90s engine is considered a very economical car. What do you think?

After reading the story, will you consider to buy a Classic Mini then? LOL

October 31, 2017
A Few Really Cool Classic Cars For Sale

As a car lover, these classic cars really attract my eyes. I was in a shopping mall this evening and I saw a bunch of classic cars that shine bright like a diamond in front of me. Without doubt, I took a few photos because they deserve to be shared to the internet, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and any car related websites. Here is a Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit in immaculate condition. Sitting next beside to it is a Jaguar XK 140.

Next to the Jaguar is a gold color Mercedes-Benz W111. W111 was built by Mercedes-Benz in between 1959 and 1971. Under the hood, it has a 6-cylinder 2.2-liter engine. Not bad for a luxury sedan in the 60s, isn’t it? Here comes a red hot Ferrari F355. It’s one of the most popular Ferrari cars from 1994 to 1999. The F355 is also one of the most famous Fast and Furious cars which appears in the first part of the movie.

Sitting next to the Ferrrari F355 is a Porsche 944, Porsche 911, MG F, and MG MGB. All of these classic cars are up for sale by Weng Classics.

Here comes two very rare classic cars, a Rolls-Royce Phantom I and a 1968 Chevrolet Impala Sedan. The condition of these cars are tip-top. No scratches found!

Last but not least, a 1948 MG TC classic cars for sale. This car looks stunning and amazing. The design, the exterior, interior will leave you stunned. If I were given a chance to use this as a daily-drive car, I will.

This article is submitted by Xiaomin Wang on August 23, 2016. Please use the Write For Us page to contact us if you would like to submit an article for Malaysiaminilover.com.

August 22, 2016
What will you drive if you can go back to yesterday once more (Part 2)

This is the second part of what will you drive if you can go back to yesterday once more. To view the previous part, click here – What will you drive if you can go back to yesterday once more. To view the third part, click here – What will you drive if you can go back to yesterday once more (Part 3). In the second part of all classic car photos, the most eye-catching is the red color first generation Ford Thunderbird. The production of the first generation Ford Thunderbird began in 1955 and last until 1957. It is a two-seater convertible sports car with some crazy design characteristics such as circular headlamps and batman-car-alike tailfins and tail lamps. Check out the photos of this car after the jump.

This is a 1955 Ford Thunderbird. Under the hood, it is powered by a 312 cu in 5.1-liter Y-block V8 engine which produces 215 horspower. Can you imagine 215 horsepower in 1955? Once the owner starts the car, the sound of the engine can wake you up from deep sleep.

The Ford Thunderbird has a 102 inches (2,591 mm) wheelbase and therefore it is consider a long car according to today’s automobile standard.

Without doubt, the Ford Thunderbird is a luxury car even in the past.

Is this one of the luxury cars that owned by Elvis Presley in the ‘50s?

Some of the antique toy cars to spice up the antique car show.

Antique gas tank for refill.

July 16, 2015
What will you drive if you can go back to yesterday once more

What will you drive if you can go back to yesterday once more? Will you go for the Austin Seven Mini MK1? Will you go for the 1955 Chevrolet Cameo Pickup truck? What about a Ford Thunderbird? Whatever classic cars that you preferred, here in MalaysiaMiniLover we are going to bring you back to yesterday once more. These photos have a lot of old cars and stuffs that were used in the past. They are are taken by our photographers to excavate some of your memory if you were born in the 50s, 60s, 70s or 80s. Check out the photos after the jump.

Now here are a few very creative seats made of classic Mini Cooper.

Have you ever played a song from this antique music player? Have you ever played pin ball with this?

This is a 1955 Chevrolet Cameo pickup truck. It is definitely a great piece of classic. In 1955, the Chevrolet Cameo Pickup truck got a new, modern look. That was a huge change as it was the first Chevrolet pickup that comes with a V-8 engine under the hood.

Check out the rear view of this classic pickup, look at that exhaust!

A front view…

Shining front bumper. This car looks brand new and it smells old.

Need to refill your gas? Pay and pump then.

The classic RYDELL high school.

See: What will you drive if you can go back to yesterday once more (Part 2)

See: What will you drive if you can go back to yesterday once more (Part 3)

July 16, 2015
Classic Car Show Photos

A group of classic car enthusiasts has recently organized a driving trip from Kuala Lumpur to Bujang Valley, a historical complex situated near Merbok, Kedah. The entire trip is approximately 1,000 km (about 621 miles) but all the classic car owners are not afraid of the long distance drive because their cars are well-maintained and they are in tip-top condition. Well, almost all the classic cars are well-kept and they are like brand new from the factory. Some of the antique cars are able to hit a top speed of 180 kmh (111 mph). For those who have missed the trip, you can enjoy these classic car show photos taken from the event.

A rare Morris Minor Pickup at the Classic car show

Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 Ti

Two Austin Healey Frogeye are definitely making the show unique.

This parking is for Austin Mini only.

Here comes a group of bugs – the classic Volkswagen Beetle.

A rare MK 1 Morris Mini Traveller spcie up the classic car show

When the Minis play together…

Jaguar E Type – Widely recognized as the most beautiful car in the world.

A white Jaguar E Type (View from behind)

A red MG MGB GT proves that speed is also a concern in the 1960s.

MG Midget MK1

A red MG Midget MK1

Another MG Midget. Only 226,001 units were produced from 1961 – 1980. Wonder how many are surviving on earth right now?

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June 4, 2015