Mini Mania's Nevada City Adventure scheduled for May 31st is on track to be our biggest event ever! This year we have several additions to the agenda including several Panel of Experts sessions for both the MINI Cooper and Classic Mini marques.

We are delighted that Justin Jeffery has agreed to participate in the panels. Justin is a Director of Mini Spares Centre Ltd in the UK and has worked there since 1987. As a 16 year old looking for some work during the summer holidays, he was hooked by the Mini bug. A brief job in the Financial Markets in London and chasing the dream as a waterski instructor in Boston USA, he returned to Mini Spares Centre Ltd full time in 1989.

A close working relationship with Don Racine at Mini Mania saw the companies combine forces to launch the first Mini based website way back in 1997. Without doubt a major factor in the success of both companies. Now 25 years later Justin can still be seen picking, packing, sweeping the floors and serving on the counter. From the 7,000 sq ft Mini Spares Centre Ltd occupied in 1989 to the 37,000 sq ft today employing 55 staff and with three locations in the UK, Mini Spares Centre Ltd has grown to the number 1 supplier of Classic Mini parts in the world. Justin is also a member of the Specialist Board at British Motor Heritage Ltd, an organization that produces most of the original body work for the Classic British car market.

He has just completed his first Mini restoration and for the first time in 25 years owns a Mini and drives it every day to work. He is married to Nicola who really runs the show both at home and at Mini Spares Centre Ltd, where she has worked since the early 90's. Three daughters, Olivia (20) Harriet (18) and Phoebe (13) keep him busy and broke. Whilst not working at Mini Spares Centre Ltd he enjoys Golfing, polishing his Harley Davidson and fundraising for the Willow Foundation.

We look forward to welcoming Justin in Nevada City for what promises to be an exciting and informative event!