After 12 years of working for the magazine, I’m struggling to recall seeing a Mini built with such incredible attention to detail as this month’s cover star. Not only has Neal Hynard produced a 1275 GT with perfect bodywork and a stonker of an engine, he’s even gone as far as polishing every nut and bolt. I’m a big fan of GTs, so it was a natural choice for an issue that will sadly be my last as editor of this great publication.
It’s not been an easy decision. Minis mean absolutely everything to me, and have done for as long as I can remember. I started at the mag as the work experience kid in 2005, and I’ve now been involved in 151 issues - more than half of the 271 produced so far. I can honestly say the last 12 years have been the best of my life, and the magazine has enabled me to see cars, people, places and cultures that I never imagined I would. All good things come to an end though, and I’m excited about a new role with one of the longestrunning car clubs in the world.
Mini Magazine will continue to thrive under a talented team of enthusiasts, and you’ll see a new face writing in this space next month. The new editor will be able to bring great new ideas to keep the mag at the forefront of the Mini scene, although I can guarantee you haven’t seen the back of me completely, for I’ll still be contributing and going to as many shows as I can. After all, I do have nine Minis to think about! I’d need an entire magazine to name all the fellow writers, specialists and, of course, readers who have supported me in my dream job. A huge thanks to you all – I’m proud to say that I’ve made friends for life.
Enjoy the mag, and I hope to see you again very soon...
Jeff Ruggles
Editor, Mini Magazine
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