Mini Neon

[jebus]

evening lads/ladies,

I am currently in the process of getting the ownership of a 1991 mini neon changed into my name.
the car is completely banjaxed, needs a complete overhall. i'm getting the car for free and i am taking it on as a project (never had a project before)

I have 2 questions,

is there anything I should know about this car?

what is the forums opinion on this car?

[Billy]

Welcome to the forum,

Any photos of the Mini?

Billy

[jebus]

i hope this works

[joeyfinneran]

jesus what in the name of god happened that

[jebus]

abandoned for 3 and a half years and some students thought it would be funny to smash it up.

[The Marcos Graveyard]

Hope you are good a bodywork

Fear not though , worse cars have been saved.

Have a look through the rest of the project section to see what others have achieved .

You've done the right thing to start with by joining the forum, you'll find plenty of people only too willing to offer help and advise along the way.

[jebus]

Hope you are good a bodywork

Fear not though , worse cars have been saved.

Have a look through the rest of the project section to see what others have achieved .

You've done the right thing to start with by joining the forum, you'll find plenty of people only too willing to offer help and advise along the way.

I know NOTHING about cars. i was planning to wing this one pretty much, i know it will cost a fortune but that doesnt bother me, people in 50 years will want a mini. one of the most iconic cars out there.

is the neon model any use though?

[joebe1]

Make sure u paint it white

[jebus]

Make sure u paint it white

Cant

for 3 years all i've heard out of the missus is, "i'd love that car." "jesus, that car would look great in red and black"

so, i'm gonna do the project on the car and the missus will drive it

[DaveC]

Welcome to the Forum.

The Neon was one of many special editions, but not sure what features were specific to it. It looks like a good starting point though for a project.

For some reason it looks familiar, the strange body stripes ring a bell

[jebus]

Welcome to the Forum.

The Neon was one of many special editions, but not sure what features were specific to it. It looks like a good starting point though for a project.

For some reason it looks familiar, the strange body stripes ring a bell

what direction in dublin you from??

[joebe1]

I d say ur only problem is the roof, u d be better to re-skin it, i ve only ever seen one person leave a roof perfect and it took him hours, nice project though does nt seem to be much rust

[DaveC]

Welcome to the Forum.

The Neon was one of many special editions, but not sure what features were specific to it. It looks like a good starting point though for a project.

For some reason it looks familiar, the strange body stripes ring a bell

what direction in dublin you from??

I live in Killiney

[CLUBMANGT]

I hope you have very deep pockets , loads of time and a strong relationship , best of luck I might be able to help you out with a few bits , screen , boot door , passenger door . just finished one and i have a few bits knocking about

[keith]

may i add my welcome too!

rust is the killer, as all will agree! sills, doors, boot, floor, a-panels (behind front wheelarch) under windscreen and rear screen, round the headlights too. probably best to strip it and take *all* the interior out, get a good look at the car.

label everything, specially wiring! take photos as you go so you know what to aim at on way back!

im useless at bodywork & dont weld but anything i know is your for the asking.

this from our friends on Miniresource:

23) Mini Neon
Year: 1991 (February)
Based: Mini City
Colour: Nordic Blue Metallic
External Trim: Chrome bumpers, door handles, grille surround and exhaust tailpipe.
Decals/Badges: Coachlines with "Neon by Mini" decals.
Equipment: Full width wheel trims and standard passenger side door mirror. R280 digital Radio/Cassette. Hinged rear windows
Interior trim: Chevron velour with Neon badge on steering wheel.
Engine: 998cc
Availability: 1,500
Cost new: £5,570
http://www.miniresource.com/special04.php