Restoration Projects
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Dilapidated to delightful: A French barn find Mini brought back to life at Mini Sport! Classic Mini Restoration In the world of classic car enthusiasts, there are few sights more heartwarming than witnessing the transformation of a forgotten relic into a shining jewel. Such is the story of a classic Mini that languished in a [...] -
Why Mini Sport is the Ultimate Choice for Every Mini Enthusiast 🛠️ In the vast world of classic car restorations, the Mini Cooper holds a unique place in the hearts of enthusiasts. With its iconic design and rich racing heritage, the Mini is a symbol of British automotive brilliance. But what happens when time takes […]
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Mk1 Mini Cooper S, 3.2 Days, 750 miles RAC Rally of the Tests 2022 The most gruelling event on the annual calendar. The ultimate test of crew and Mini. Race engineers must have a unique skillset, combining an intricate knowledge of vehicle dynamics with a flair for amateur psychology when instilling belief in the driver. […]
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Liz Blake’s 2000 Rover Mini Cooper Sportspack arrived with us here at Mini Sport in a bit of a sorry state, having lived in the Lake District on a farm for many years this Mini was almost constantly exposed to moisture & never given the chance to dry out! Suffering from deep corrosion & rot, […]
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This must be one of the most controversial questions when it comes to Mini Restoration. Do you keep everything as standard as possible or do you modify it? And if so, by how much? Well we see it all here at Mini Sport, from the most beautifully restored Mk1 Minis to super fast Bike Engined, […]
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Categories: Restoration Projects & Mini Sport NewsMini Restoration Specialists!
Classic Mini Restoration Specialists The Mini is very much loved all around the world and the community that has grown up around this fantastic little car have some of the greatest people you are likely to meet. Mini Sport is very much a family run business, that grew from the love of Mini at its launch in [...] -
Mk1 Mini Rally Conversions Finished! Mini Sport have totally transformed these 2 Mk1 Minis that joined us all the way from Belgium… This pair of Mk1 Minis arrived at Mini Sport back in February 2020 to be converted in to Rally Minis. Arriving as totally standard 850 Minis, this meant that we would be fitting a […]
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Categories: Restoration Projects & Mini Sport NewsMini Rust Guide
One word, four letters… Rust. Rust is the arch nemesis of the Classic Mini! With the earliest models right through to the very last Cooper’s likely falling victim to this silent torment. No matter the age of your Mini, as even the newest Minis are now in their 20s and the oldest models now in […]
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Check our finished restoration on Alex Munday’s 1996 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S! We have once again saved the day, keeping another Mini on our roads, and Alex couldn’t be happier as he shared with us the warming story behind this Mini’s time with us here at Mini Sport: Alex Munday is all smiles as he […]
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Back in March 2016, we were tasked with a restoration on quite a special Mini indeed… Alex Munday’s 1996 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S, an original from the John Cooper Garages, production number 79, and allegedly previously owned by British rally driver, Alistair McRae! When following his life-long love of Mini’s Alex purchased this Cooper for […]