The restoration begins
Bought in 2019, the car is due to be restored with care, affection and due attention to its history.-
Research, research and more research. Obtaining information on the donor car. The Mini 1275 GT in XP781’s case.
As you can see, this website is full of research. Had a bit of a donor car research blitz lately. […] -
Cosmic wheels get correct 4 inch Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD)
XP781’s original wheels were the Cosmic Mk4. Having tracked down a set, that miraculously included a spare and four centre […] -
Block sanding begins. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) madness
Yes, I know I look daft and the get up is perhaps overkill for sanding a car. However, if you […] -
Strategy for painting is coming together
After many hours/days/months of research am going to paint car in cellulose. The Midas was red self-coloured GRP. Red often […] -
Midas badge re-created in CAD
Two badges will be required. Alistair Courtney – http://www.midascars.co.uk/ – kindly lent me a badge to reverse engineer. I understand […] -
A post to appease DVLA – VIN plate
At the request of DVLA have taken some pictures of VIN plate. Top tips when buying a vehicle and starting […] -
Correct style Cosmic wheels located and recorded in CAD
A variety of wheels were fitted to XP781, but the restoration is going to use the first style fitted. This […] -
XP781 arrives at restoration location
Felt a bit worried about height of car on trailer, but all worked fine. Tip for anyone making a dolly […] -
The strip down is completed
Another stage completed. Car on a dolly. -
The Strip Down Begins – #3
Disassembly almost completed. -
The strip down begins #2
Much recording of tear down in order to enable easier re-assembly and so DVLA have a record of car. -
The strip down begins – #1
Midas XP781 enters the you need to break an egg to make an omelette phase. -
Spare engine collected
Spare engine on return from collection from Trevor Dixon the previous owner of XP781. -
Midas XP781 – Condition as first viewed
First real life view of XP781 was at a Midas Club meeting on 21st July 2019. Venue was Alistair Courtney’s […]