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MiniMania, the supplier of parts for both classic and new Minis, has launched a new social networking site for Mini owners. MiniOwners aims to be for Mini enthusiasts what FaceBook is to … well, to the rest of the world.

According to the site, “MiniOwners.com connects you with other people who share a common love for the Mini! Keep in touch with your Mini friends, and make new ones! MiniOwners.com is an expansion of the Mini Mania’s already popular forum. We’ve added new features to take it to the next level of Social Networking. Amoung the many features of MiniOwners is the ability to create your own profile page, upload images to galleries you create as well as create profiles of your cars! Create a network of friends to share your latest projects with. Post status updates to let your friends know what you’re up to. Join Groups, post to the forum, and the list goes on!”

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The MG sports car is now back on sale in Britain. The company’s story is an amazing one of survival since the birth of the marque in the 1920s. It survived ownership by BMC, British Leyland, BMW and is now in Chinese hands. Yet, this nifty little sports car is still there bearing its badge with pride. So with the rebirth of the brand in Britain, it is perhaps appropriate to look at the model which drove MG into modern times.

The MG TD was arguably the most popular of all the T series cars. It followed the success of the TC Midget which made inroads into the United States market. Underpinned by the success of the TC, the TD answered calls for a bigger and better equipped car.

MG was then owned by the Nuffield Group and as the 1950s were about to dawn, major changes were taking place at the MG Abingdon factory, with Riley models also being produced there. The development of the TD was done on a shoestring because there was a shortage of investment in the brand. But what appeared was inspirational in the cash-strapped circumstances.
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Still looking for a great holiday present? Give a gift subscription to Classic Motorsports magazine! From now until December 25, they’re offering a special discounted price of $17 when you subscribe online. That’s almost a third off the normal subscription price.

This is a great deal on one of my favorite magazines. Be sure to check them out.

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Just wanted to alert everyone that the new newsletter from The Little British Car Company is out.

Items featured in the most current, February 10, 2008, issue are:

LBCarCo Chatter – Mardi Gras…First Event of the Year in Boca Raton
Last Week – Why Buy Your Parts Anywhere Else Drawing – All Web Orders Qualify – Last Week
SPRING TUNE UP – Work Lights for your Garage and a Portable unit for your LBC
SPRING TUNE UP – Need a Lead Substitute? Working on your Brakes? Use only the Best Fluids from LBCarCo
SPRING TUNE UP – This is Style – MG and Triumph Bonnet Liner/Insulator
SPRING TUNE UP – Dress up your MINI Cooper and Cooper S
SPRING TUNE UP – HOT Coil! New Pertronix 60,000 Volt Coil – Great for the Racer
SPRING TUNE UP – Halogen Bulbs – LBCarCo is your Exclusive Source! Driving Season is Here..Be Safe!
Traditional English Style Picnic Basket Blowout! Only $50 – Great Deal!
LBCarCo Gallery of Stars – Is Your LBC a Star, Upload it Here!
LBCarCo Loyalty Program
Event Listing
LBCarCo Tech Tips – Each Week a New Reader Submitted Tech Tip!
Read All About It – Subscribe Today at LBCarCo Savings to the British Marque Newspaper
LBCarCo and Guy’s Garage Team up in the Detroit Metro Area
Your Comments – What you are saying

You can check it out here.

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