Joint Magazine with Midas Owners Club
| Issue | Contents |
|---|---|
| 123 Spring 2012
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Covers: Midas cars at Stoneleigh 2011; José Philipe Nogueira’s Mini Marcos in Portugal.
The Restoration of a Classic Kit Car - DH 8313 (KGV 215V) by Simon Robinson. Letters: Mini Marcos Sills, Headlining Kept in Place. Notices of AGMs at Stoneleigh (both clubs). More Midas Troubles by Mike Perkins. Drivers in France to carry a breathalyser. Portuguese Power - José Philipe Nogueira’s class win in the Portuguese National Cup 2011 for classic cars under 1300cc. Us and our Midas - a process of selection by Michael Horsley. Wow - they Look Amazing - Vynil sill protectors for Mini Marcos. The Mini Marcos Affair - DH 8227 (BNB 38T) by Carlos Maciel (Portugal). Midas Cars - a Short History, Part 1 Midas Cars Ltd. (Oldham and Corby). The Long and Winding Road - Prewscott Hillclimb Open Classic Car Event 12/13 May. Compressed Air Powered Car. Australian Report - Phil Huxtable’s Mini Jem (RDA 994) wins awards at Mini Meet 2012. |
| 124 Summer 2012
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Covers: Midas and Mini Marcos at Auto-Technica Essen; Neil Bayliss, Mini Marcos Mk.IV, crosses a ford.
Techno Classica 2012, Essen by Peter Camping. Includes Dirk Palapys’s Mini Marcos Mk.IV, DH8422. Stoneleigh - a Midas Perspective by Michael Horsley and Mike Perkins. Mini Marcos Owners Club AGM Notes by Roger Garland. Mini Marcos Club Mug; Midas Owners Club Regalia. Something to do in the Shed by Graham Bichard. Midas History (continued); Alternative Cars Limited, supplier of Midas kits. A Fantastic French Mini Jem (838 CYH) by Patrick Gicquel. ... and now a Superb English Mini Jem, RS-M2-1091, UKD 101H, by Jeremy Harrison. Rare Mini Mare-Innocenti by John Stanmeyer - Italian Mini beach car conversion. Le Mans Classic (preview) by Roger and Mel Garland. MMOC Membership Renewal Time; Stoneleigh club stand photo. So where did it all begin? by Stefan Wray - early photos of D.A.R.T. Portuguese Man in the Wars by Carlos Maciel, DH 8277 and Mini-based Cannon Trike. Prescott Hill Climb - Classic Car Event by Roger Garland, Tools explained (joke filler). Marcos Sprint Day at Curborough, featuring Howard Plant MM7506, Robin Maitland MM7232 and Roger Garland MM9049. For Sale: Mini Marcos 7451 (UFS 122H), Mini Jem MR MS 1019; Fellpoint Mini Jem Chassis Plates. |
| 125 Autumn 2012
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Covers: Gulf-liveried Mini Marcos up a track; Midas line-up at Stoneleigh.
More Trouble - for Mike the Mustard Midas Perkins. Plug lead problem sorted. Tony Fysh’s Mini Jem Mk.2 948 VTB at Croft (with a Reliant Sabre Six). Charlie Dodds - RIP: Obituary by Phil Sharp. How heavy is a Mini Jem? Mini Jem mugs now available. Show Report - Rare Breeds at Haymes Museum by Mike Perkins A Bit More About Haynes Rare Breeds by Michael Horsley, Le Mans Classic 2012 - mega report and photos by Roger Garland. Full Steam to Fawley - invitation to display at Fawley Hill Museum. Silverstone Classic 2012 - by Tim Frankland (Mini Marcos MK.IV 8330. Midas Workshop Open Day 2012 by Michael Horsley. Does the Front Look Odd to You? - what looks like a 1967 Mini Sprint Traveller. News from Japan - Bunzou Yasuda, Mini Marcos 6002 undergoing restoration. Swiss Marcos Club relaunched. Splendid Slovak Mini Marcos - MM 7050 now owned by Emil Puras. Routes to Ownership 2 by Michael Horsley. For Sale: Mini Marcos Mk.III 7504, Mini Marcos Mk.V OIA 228 (B), Mini Marcos Mk.III 7364, Mini Marcos Mk.IV 8003. |
| 126 Winter 2012
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Covers: Midas and Mini Marcos cars at Castle Combe action day.
The Night Before Christmas by Roger Garland. Maximum Nini’s Urban Legends: the 1966 Le Mans Mini Marcos by Jeroen Booij. West Midland Mini Show - report by Richard Porter. Automobile Air Conditioning - a tall story by Roger Garland. A SAXY Tale (MM9014, SAX 89Y) by Simon John. More Motoring Mysteries; Keep Safe - It’s a Jungle Out There! Well and Truly Written Off - David Cowan’s Mini Marcos Mk.IV DH8389. Bio Fuel Compatibility by John Dickens, Technical Adviser. Not Quite Your Average Mini Marcos - Neil Bayliss takes his Mk.IV CDC 466T to Hungary. Rally’s at Moffat by Mike Perkins. An Interesting Letter from the DVLA for UK Drivers (of pre-1960 registered cars. Mystery Mini Marcos post card found by Dirk Palapys Show Report - Exeter Westpoint Kit Car Show. Rear Hatch Gas Struts for early Midas by Michael Horsley. Another First for the MMOC - latest news on DH8227, first road-legal Mini Marcos in Portugal (FR-40-17). Car for sale - Axel Desjardins’ Mini Marcos Mk.III, MM7065. |
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