Mini Van Overhaul
Back in December we were tasked with completely revamping this sorry-looking Mini Van… Wishing for a new lease of life for their recent purchase, were owners Alex Munday & Vincent Gruber, who procured this 1981 Austin Morris Mini Van in the hopes of having it…
STANFORD HALL MINI FEST CANCELLED
STANFORD HALL MINI FEST CANCELLED “It is with the deepest regret that we must announce the cancellation of Minifest – Stanford Hall this Sunday 23rd September. Due to the forecast of severe rain and gale force winds, the safety of the public, exhibitors, our Minis,…
140 Miles with Rallying Legends, 115 cars, 300 Smiles and two happy Charities
That just about sums up Titanic Déjà Vu Ulster 2018 where Walter Rohrl and Paddy Hopkirk led a cavalcade of 115 cars through the Antrim stages. 300 guests smiled at the gala dinner in Titanic Belfast and listened in awe to what a twice World…
Mini Specialists and Fans Alike Converge For The 2018 Portrush Mini Show
We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a trade stand at the Portrush Mini Show on the 26th August. Organised by the Causeway Coast Mini Club, the annual event has been growing in popularity since its introduction in 2011. Taking place on…
Mini Engines: A Brief History of One of Britain’s Most Well-Loved Cars
The Mini is one of the most recognisable and well-loved vehicles around. For over 50 years, its abilities to offer a unique driving experience for the fraction of the cost of other vehicles has seen it gain admirers from all over the world. At the…
John Cooper – How He Revolutionised Motorsport and Inspired Mini Specialists
The 17th July 2018 will mark what would have been the 95th 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…
HRCR Mini Sport Cup: Abingdon CAR-nival 3rd Round Review
A scorching Sunday saw the third round of the 2018 HRCR Mini Sport Cup, with the Abingdon CAR-nival organised through a combined effort of Craven MC, Farnborough District MC and Sutton Cheam MC. A new location for the Championship calendar, Abingdon Airfield offers crews 70 miles of fast-paced tarmac set…
Mini Sport Sponsored Dave Drew: 2018 Dunlop Mini Miglia Challenge 5th & 6th Round Report
Thruxton 50th Anniversary Meeting Mini Miglia Rounds 5 & 6 This meeting was a celebration meeting for Thruxton Race Circuit 50th Birthday and Thruxton put on a fantastic show with Formula 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell and the voice of F1 legend commentator Murray Walker…
Mini Sport Sponsored Dave Drew: 2018 Dunlop Mini Miglia Challenge 3rd & 4th Round Report
Dunlop Mini Miglia Championship Rounds 3 & 4 Snetterton 300 Qualifying A large entry of Miglia’s lined up for qualification, so trying to find the best place to be for either a slipstream tow or the ultimate clear lap was always going to be hard…
Mini Sport Sponsored Leon Wightman: 2018 Dunlop Mini Miglia Challenge 3rd & 4th Round Report
Race Report Snetterton – 12/13th May. Well with the Mini Sport backed Mini Seven all prepped and looking today after Pembrey, it was a welcome, shorter 2 hour drive to the next round of the Dunlop Mini Se7en Championship in Norfolk. It’s a hectic time…