@nick2ny: Yeah, I can fit in an original mini fine too, the lack of rear seat passenger and cargo room was what i was referring to with the driver seat slid back all the way. Granted, I am just assuming those are better.
@TheSecondSpitter: It'll also get to 88 mph way quicker than the DMC
The Subie/Corvair swap has been done, there are a few web pages about it. I dream of one day having the space, time and means to do one myself.
Mazdaspeed 3 Turbo 4 into the RX-8
A WRX STI mill into a Corvair Convertible.
@Z06Bear: Lambo Doors on a Ferrari should never happen, the rest is badass.