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Hi James, welcome to the forum! I am far from a mini expert and unfortunately, the Mini forum here is one of the lesser traveled (we're working on that). I have a friend in my local British Car Club how bought an "refurbished" older mini from a firm in California (I think). Im not sure of the details, but I do know they are very unhappy about the car they received. It smokes and leaks and just isn't up to the standards that were advertised. As I don't allow open vendor-bashing here (everyone has bad experiences with different vendors), I will find out who they delt with and advise you via email or private message. I do know there are places here in the states that specialize in selling olde, but restored Minis, and hopefully someone else could chime in who is more knowledable than I. Good luck and welcome again,
Basil
Basil