Mini Cooper
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Welcome to Mini Sport, where passion for classic Minis meets the pinnacle of restoration craftsmanship. Our latest project, the transformation of a 1998 Brooklands Green Mini Cooper LE MPi, stands as a testament to our dedication and the comprehensive services we offer to every classic Mini enthusiast. Through this blog, we invite you on a [...] -
The Resurrection of a Classic: Mrs. Barnett's Mini Cooper In the heart of Mini Sport, a story unfolds—a tale of transformation that breathes new life into a cherished classic. This is the story of a 1993 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3, once a rusted relic, now reborn with vigour and style. Owned by Christine Barnett, a [...] -
Categories: Mini Sport News & Mini CooperCelebrate an Icon!
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 […]
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Categories: Mini Sport News & Mini CooperRe-Launching The ‘Cooper Car Company’ In Association With Mini Sport
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 […]
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Categories: Mini Sport News & Mini CooperJohn Cooper – How He Revolutionised Motorsport and Inspired Mini Specialists
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 […]
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To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the legendary Mini Cooper in 2022, Charlie Cooper, grandson of the visionary creator of the iconic car, John Cooper CBE, has donated an exclusive limited edition ‘JCW’ MINI to The Italian Job (www.italianjob.com) to help raise funds for children impacted by the pandemic. The proceeds from the sale of […]
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Categories: Mini CooperThe History Of The Mini Cooper
As a team of Mini specialists, we’re very passionate about the true British icon that is the Mini Cooper. It’s not just a stylish vehicle that looks great, they’re powerful tools of automotive engineering and our team of drivers have performed superbly in racing events in previous years, showcasing both their incredible talent as drivers and [...] -
“In some ways it’s surprising, but there is undoubtedly a market still for small cars. The only reason it is surprising is when we see the number of SUVs on the road now and just how big cars have been getting. Even some “small” cars have got rather big, which in itself is something quite astonishing. […]
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As Mini specialists, we owe our profession to those who made this wonderful car brand a worldwide success. So with the 18th November being the birth date of Alec Issigonis, the designer of the original Mini, we’re going to take a look back at his life and career, summing up his contribution to the Mini. […]
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Categories: Mini Sport NewsThe Celebrity Mini Enthusiasts
Arguably there hasn’t been a car that has defined an era as much as the Mini did to the 1960s. Anyone who was anyone drove a Mini during ‘the swinging sixties’ – and aside from its great driving experience, the deceptively-large interior and the ability to get the most from a fuel tank, a Mini was […]