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Heritage Shells

BMH Keeping Classic Mini’s Alive

Motoring expert and massive classic Mini fan Mike Brewer paid a visit to the British Motor Heritage workshop as part of his Motortrend programme ‘World Of Cars’ They use original tooling, that dates right back to 1959, to recreate the Mini bodyshell in the best possible way. BMH use fresh quality steel for the best… Read more

Classic To Modern Electric Mini – Video

With MINI very much embracing the electric vehicle and the impending launch of the MINI EV in 2019, they decided to show of the classic Mini EV before it’s displayed at the New York International Auto Show.   The video charts to progress from classic classic to modern Mini EV          

The Classic Electric Mini – By MINI

On the eve of the New York International Auto Show 2018, MINI presents a special car: An all-electric version of the classic Mini. With the world premiere of an extraordinary car on the eve of the New York International Auto Show (March 30 to April 8, 2018), the British car manufacturer MINI once again demonstrates… Read more

MINI Has A Makeover For 2018

The Generation 3 MINI has had a mid term makeover ready for 2018 including new tech, 3D personalisation, new style LED lights front and rear, plus a new logo and interestingly a dual clutch automatic gearbox. The MINI Press release continues…..New technology, cutting-edge connectivity, standard-fit front and rear LED lights across the range and an… Read more

Ringo Starr’s Mini Sells For Over £100k

All the Beatles owned a Mini at some point purchased for them by manager Brian Epstein but probably the most famous is the Radford Mini Cooper S owned by Ring Starr.   Any Classic Mini fan will know that the Mini was converted to a hatchback so Ringo could put his drum kit in the… Read more

MINI GP Concept

MINI John Cooper Works GP Concept

The next generation MINI GP is on the way, very different from the original GP1 the latest concept has been revealed by MINI. The build even includes 3D printed parts to reduce weight..Will the concept go into production and lead MINI back into the WRC? only time will tell but we feel it could go… Read more

MINI Electric

MINI Electric Concept

The MINI electric concept is set to become a reality in 2019. The transition to electric power has started. The Hybrid Countryman is already proving a big hit around the world with the hatchback all electric to follow. MINI have told us they are still tweaking the final design and we do know a few… Read more

MINI Electric

All Electric MINI To Be Built at Oxford

MINI have today announced that the all new Electric MINI will be built at Plant Oxford from 2019. This will compliment the Hybrid MINI Countryman currently in production. Remember back in 2008 the MINI E was tested by consumers around the world.We presume this will be in direct competition with the Renault Zoe and Nissan… Read more

The Mini Remastered-Driven

We have all seen recently the Mini Remastered by David Brown Automotive. A very modern update of the classic design we all know and love. Brought upto date by creating a seamless body. Updated engines, embracing the DNA of a classic and remaster it for the modern life. At between £75,000 to £100,000 they are… Read more