Classic Mini

This week on the blog we’re approaching the subject of ensuring your Mini is watertight, that means no leaks! Although yes, we are technically in Spring,  let’s not forget, in the UK sunshine is never guaranteed & rain is never far away… Ensuring that your Mini is watertight will help prevent rust/rot by simply spending […]

The next blog in our ‘Home Servicing’ series -“Detailing your Mini”  can be undertaken by ANYONE, no matter your level of Mini expertise! Whether you’re hitting the road or attending a Mini event, make sure your beloved little car is turning heads by giving it the TLC it deserves. Grab a detailing kit, roll up […]

The Mike Sones Memorial rally  The first round of the 2023 Mini Sport Cup, organized by the Historic Rally Car Register, started in spectacular fashion! Although ten crews had entered, only eight were able to start due to two cars not being ready on time. Despite the snow-covered roads at Weston Park, the event went […]

25th September saw the Mini Sport Cup head for the Otterburn ranges for the penultimate round. Eight Minis had entered but unfortunately, two of the crews had to withdraw due to damage sustained on the previous round in Belgium at the Tour of Flanders Rally. So round 8 of the Mini Sport Cup saw that […]

Tour of Flanders Report – Mini Sport Cup Round 6 & 7 of the Mini Sport Cup 2022 would see the Mini Sport Cup and Stage Masters make a return to Omloop Van Vlaanderen rally. This is a two-day event running Friday and Saturday. Eight Minis entered but only seven would start as Andrew O’Hanlon […]

The Mini Cooper Register and one of its official sponsors Mini Sport, recently agreed to support a dub member with the restoration of their classic Mini. The Club donated £1,000 towards the cost of the restoration, and which was to be held by Mini Sport against parts needed for the restoration of the car. Mini […]

With the MINI Recharged Lakwena, London artist Lakwena has created a work of art full of colour, joy and BIG LOVE. Fittingly, MINI is celebrating diversity this summer as the official Premium Partner of the 2022 European Championships. Munich. Colourful, loud and bright – the MINI Recharged Lakwena is an electrified work of art that literally […]

This weekend marks what would have been the 99th Birthday of John Cooper CBE.  John became an auto racing legend thanks to his rear-engined chassis design that would go on to revolutionise the sport at the very highest level – with Formula One and Indy 500 cars quickly adopting his work. Of course, his company […]

When we were approached by Mike Cooper, son of the legendary John Cooper with the prospect of re-launching the ‘Cooper Car Company’ in association with Mini Sport, we were overwhelmed with a fresh enthusiasm for the original heritage of Cooper and one of the biggest names in MINI Cooper.   Our exclusive Cooper Car Company […]

The 17th July 2022 will mark what would have been the 99th birthday of a major figure in the history of the Mini and Motorsport in general. John Cooper became an auto racing legend thanks to his rear-engined chassis design that would go on to revolutionise the sport at the very highest level – with Formula One and […]