The British Motor Museum’s celebration of the Mini: Display of the last Mini Cooper ever produced and more!
You may already be aware that 2019 is the 60th anniversary of the Classic Mini – first rolling off the production line on the 24th August 1959, the Mark I Mini was the beginning of a dynasty of vehicles (which soon encompassed the Mini Cooper…
The Classic Mini At 60: Why We Still Love It Today
It’s funny how legends begin. When Egyptian President, Gamal Abdel Nasser, put through an order that nationalised the Suez Canal in 1956, not many people expected it would eventually open up a market for British automotive innovation – but in 2019, the Classic Mini turns…
Rover Mini Cooper Sportspack Re-shell
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…
How The Haynes Manuals Became ‘Must-Have’ Mini Accessories
On the 8th February 2019, the founder of the popular automotive manual series, John Haynes, passed away at the age of 80. For generations of drivers, the Haynes Manual on their particular car model was a constant presence in their glove box – from cover-to-cover,…
Team Mini Sport: Jack Hartley & Gary Dawes – AGBO Historic Stages 2019 Report
We arrived at Western Park early on Saturday morning, having already scrutineered the previous day without any problems. Seeded 11th Mini out of the 22 Mini crews that were competing on the day, car 25. The day started off with the stages being very greasy,…
Classic Mini Accessories For Any Dedicated Fan
The Mini originally captured attention for its ability to be an economical drive and then surprised everyone by showing off a great racing ability during the 1960s. It’s the image of the Mini that stays with people though – even those who aren’t necessarily fans…
HRCR Mini Sport Cup 2019: Round 1 – Jasper’s Bakeries AGBO Historic Stages
Sons 3 – Fathers 1 Round 1 of the 2019 HRCR Mini Sport Cup, Jasper’s Bakeries AGBO Historic Stages run by Owen Motor Club got off to an electric start, with 22 minis starting making up half of the 44 starters, including 4 fathers competing…
Why Choose Mini Sport For High-Quality Mini Spares?
If you’re a proud Mini owner, searching around for Mini spares to help you to get your classic car back to its best, how can you ensure that you’re able to find the right service? You will need one that has plenty of experience, a…
Come and See Our Mini Specialists At The Mini Fair 2019!
We’re extremely pleased to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at the British Mini Club’s annual Mini Fair, at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire on Sunday 27th January. This event provides Mini specialists with the opportunity to display their vehicles/services to crowds of enthusiasts, helping them with any…
Against All Odds: Paddy Hopkirk In A Mini Cooper Wins The Monte Carlo Rally, 55 Years On
One of the reasons why many of us enjoy watching sport, no matter the type, is that it sometimes throws up great stories that provide us with memories that last a lifetime. They may even perhaps inspire us to take up something – Paddy Hopkirk…