My Mini

Josh Crawford 1979 Canadian Mini 1000

started to dream about buying my first car when I was 10 years old. I knew I wanted one that would be special that stood out from the rest so I started a newspaper route with plans to save up for the perfect car. I considered many makes and models that would be in my estimated price range. I have distinct memories of being in my dad, Richard’s, first car: a green Canadian 1979 Mini 1000 that he bought when he was in high school and still owns. I remember being in the back seat when I was four, during a lap around the local racetrack for a Mini 50