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Editorial
The MCR is one of the largest Mini car clubs in the UK but we also have a good number of members based around the world now, as we continue to grow our membership numbers. We are also fortunate that because the Mini and MINI are so popular generally with enthusiasts, many specialist suppliers have sprung up over the years to provide virtually all the parts and services needed to keep our cars going. In fact we have recently added a number of new suppliers to our ranks, and who are now advertising their services in CooperWorld. 
Moving on, and let’s see what we have in store for you in this month’s edition of CooperWorld, and I am always pleased to receive articles from our members about the cars they own. This month we have not one, but two Members’ articles which happen to feature polar opposite cars in them. The first article relates to a very rare Spanish built Morris Mini Authi 1275C, a Mini which I had never heard of until I read the article. The second Members’ article brings us right up to date covering not one, but two of the latest MINIs namely, the JCW MINI Countryman and the JCW MINI Cooper S Sport. Ian Tennant, the owner, has written about his experiences of owning these two MINI models, which would be good to read if you are thinking of acquiring either of them as your next car.

Then Niall Cook has sent in the first part of a two part article on the Northumberland and Borders Rally which, in the past, was held in November, but this year was being staged in March. This is the only competitive rally that is organised by MCR members and has now notched up 16 years. Part one of Niall’s article covers the daytime ‘tests’ that each crew have to complete within a set time, and preferably without incurring any penalties for errors made on the test courses. As always, Niall has accompanied his article with some great action shots of the cars in action.

And to round off this month, I would steer you towards reading Chapter 3 of Richard and Ian Beaton’s joint Technical Topics article on Mini gearboxes. In this chapter they cover in detail all you need to know about gearbox synchromesh.

Paul

Paul Sulma  - Editor CooperWorld