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Unusually, Ray Holmes must be one of very few people out there who didn’t own a Mini as a first car, though his fifty years (and counting) of involvement with the brand did begin at an early age. “The first Mini I bought was for my wife,” he smiles.

Upgrade your classic Mini’s security with Mini Sport’s quick-release steering wheel boss. Designed in collaboration with Optimill, the leaders in Land Rover Defender security, this innovative device acts as a visual deterrent and ensures your Mini st

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“Mini fun, that’s what we’re here for.” So said Nick Swift, and he’s a man whose word can be taken as gospel in such matters; indeed, the second part of the St. Mary’s Trophy (in which Minis battle with the likes of the Ford Galaxie 500 and Lotus Cor

The 1996 Cooper 35 LE was a limited edition Mini which marked the 35th anniversary of the launch of the Mini Cooper. It was a popular SPi-engined model with its retro Almond Green paint and white roof. The Porcelain Green leather seats were a real to

If your feet are getting wet while you’re driving along, this generally signals that there’s something somewhere you probably ought to fix. Ben Brodie thankfully has dry socks these days, but it’s been a long, hard road to reach this point. “The car

Now that we’ve covered what it takes to make sure your Mini goes properly in all weathers, stops, and is as comfortable and as uncompromised as possible, we’re tuning things up a bit with 10 things you can do to add more style and performance to your

When it comes to customising your classic Mini – and any car, for that matter – it is important to choose the right combination of styling and tuning parts. Even more so when you have a Mini that already looks incredible, and the last thing you want

Part of the Mini’s revolutionary design in 1959 was the use of the new-fangled constant velocity (or CV) joint. This enabled the transmission of power through the front wheels while still being able to turn them, thanks to a combination of ball beari

I am in the process of rebuilding my 998cc Mini engine and would like to incorporate some improvements to improve both performance and fuel consumption. A friend has suggested that I fit a fast road camshaft. Could you tell me which cam would be best

Traditionally, petrol in Britain was sold in gallons. Fuel consumption was always quoted as ‘mpg’ – and often still is. Because of fuel economy, the Mini became famous in the 1970s during and after the fuel crisis as it was one of a number of cars th

Minis manufactured up until the introduction of twelve-inch wheels were fitted with a finishing trim running over the wheel arches and along the sill. Very early Minis made up to January 1963 used a riveted-on three-part bright metal finisher, but in

As many of you will have gathered, 2024 marks an incredible 65 years since the birth of the classic car we all love. To celebrate this milestone, The Great British Car Journey located in Ambergate, Derbyshire held a special birthday gathering for us

Many alternatives have been produced over the years, but the Mini and the SU carburettor are indelibly intertwined. That distinctive SU dashpot just looks right under the bonnet, and where one is good, two are even better. Performance is excellent an

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Whether it’s YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest, you can log on to any social media platform you like and you won’t scroll far before hitting a post about ‘upcycling’. Technically, it’s a trend that’s been around for donkey’s years, but by fil

As discussed in the safety and usability guide earlier in the issue, Minis can often suffer with excessive engine movement. Originally, the torque action of the motor was controlled by a single ‘dogbone’ steady bar located just above the flywheel hou

The Legendary Grand Tour of North Devon made a poignant return over the August bank holiday weekend, in memory of founder and organiser Terry Baker who sadly passed away in April. Founded in 1995 by Terry after a visit to the Children’s Hospice South

Buying a classic Mini is the realisation of a dream for many folk, but can quickly lead to a nightmare if you don't do your homework. It’s all too easy to be wowed by a car’s shiny paint or polished rims, only to get it home and find rotting sills an

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Care, love, appreciation, these are the things that keep Minis alive. Each car has its own unique character, and the longer you own them, the more nuanced becomes your understanding of their intricacies and peccadilloes. Of course, you can’t keep a c