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The dream was dead, the car was scrap. Bought as an engagement gift, this 1974 Austin 1000 should have been perfect for a hopeful young couple eager to ride together. A life on the road, touring with their friends in a classic Mini; but the rust had eaten too much, the bodywork needed was too expensive. Enter Robert Maynard, a soft-spoken mechanical genius from Britain. He's the owner of RWM & Co. restorations, and his daily bread is bringing Aston-Martins and Jaguars back from the brink. Maynard takes part in the classic car rally Andrew Snucins, the owner of the Mini, has been photographing for years. Maynard decided to give the Snucins a little surprise. Read the full story at the link below the gallery.

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Andrew and Samantha Snucins 1974 Austin 1000 being restored.

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Andrew and Samantha Snucins 1974 Austin 1000 after restoration.Andrew Snucins/The Globe and Mail

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Andrew and Samantha Snucins 1974 Austin 1000 after restoration.Andrew Snucins/The Globe and Mail

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Andrew and Samantha Snucins 1974 Austin 1000 after restoration.Andrew Snucins/The Globe and Mail

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Andrew and Samantha Snucins have put 4,000 kilometres on their restored 1974 Austin 1000.Andrew Snucins/The Globe and Mail

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Andrew and Samantha Snucins have put 4,000 kilometres on their restored 1974 Austin 1000.Andrew Snucins/The Globe and Mail

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Andrew and Samantha Snucins 1974 Austin 1000 after restoration.Andrew Snucins/The Globe and Mail

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Andrew and Samantha Snucins 1974 Austin 1000 after restoration.Andrew Snucins/The Globe and Mail

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