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ISSUE: 316

18 34
FEATURES
10 THE NAME GAME
Finding an unrestored Cooper S in the US
delighted TV's Mike Brewer, then he
40
found out who the previous owner was...
28 AONneedA forMISSION
new interests and a little
friendly competition led Conner Williams
to build this K-engined stunner.
36 Not
ONone,
THEbutJOB
two, full-on Mini projects
are currently keeping Robbie Redman
occupied in the garage.
40 REAL ESTATE
Inspired by the spaceframes of the
legendaryMarshall &Fraserteam, Mark
Burnett's Clubman Estate is a winner.
56 NATIONAL HERITAGE
The Mini Marcos has been around fora
long time- we drive the latest incarnation,
the Heritage MkVI.

MINI SCENE
18 AllNEWS
the latestfrom the Mini scene.
28
26 The
EVENTSshows to look out for on this year's
Mini calendar.
34 YOUR MINIS
Our pick of your cars.

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THE NAME
COOPER’S S
Words and Photography Gerard Hughes

GAME
J ust because he’s found fame as
TV’s Wheeler Dealer, it doesn’t
mean that Mike Brewer doesn’t
get the same kick as the rest of
us when he stumbles across a
Discovering a Cooper S in
the USA was a big thrill for
TV’s Mike Brewer. Then he
discovered who was the
Mini’s previous owner…

really special car. And although he’s

secured plenty of desirable motors in his
time, when he happened across this
particular Austin Cooper S in a private
collection in California, he knew he’d hit
the mother lode.
Mike and his wife, Michelle, had been
invited along to view the collection of the
recently deceased Phil Reed, who had been
a lifelong petrolhead with a passion for
brass age cars. Phil had been a regular
participant in the London to Brighton run,
and had never let 5000 miles and an ocean
get in the way of enjoying the legendary
veteran car event. When he passed away,
the collection was left to his sons, who
were the first to admit to not sharing their
father’s passion and had decided that the
cars were to be sold off. Mike agreed to go
along and take a look, thinking that his
friend Wayne Carrini might be interested.
He didn’t expect to find two Minis

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COOPER’S S

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COOPER’S S
Cooper is beautifully original -
it even smells right...

Nice period touches include Cooper F1 fob. Factory recliners add a touch of luxury.

“Did he just say they bought this car

from John Cooper...?”
sitting amongst the Cadilacs, Delahayes John Cooper – my ears pricked up and my
and Hartfords… heart almost leapt out of my chest.
The first car was a 1961 Austin Seven Michelle looked at me with raised
(see Mini Magazine February 2021 issue). eyebrows as if to say, ‘did he just say they
It was an older restoration, in beautiful bought this car from John Cooper…?’”
condition and had been bought in
Brighton. The second car was an Almond
Green Austin Cooper S, clearly wearing its
PROOF POSITIVE
Cooper Garages sold many cars – and not
years very well and standard other than a just Minis – but there was something
pair of wing mirrors and a set of very about the registration number that rang a
1980’s GB Alloy wheels. When Phil and bell with Mike. “I asked what evidence
his wife, Joyce, were dating they had an they had and they said there was a picture
Austin Cooper, so Phil wanted to recreate in their Dad’s office of him buying the
that. “They said the green one was also car.” A photo was produced showing Mr
bought in Brighton, from a guy called Reed Snr and John Cooper standing in
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 COOPER’S S
Full length Webasto roof
featured in original
shots of the car.

Original steel wheels are in the boot.

front of a green Mini with the same With the car’s provenance, Mike was notably Mike Cooper. “Mike Cooper sent
registration plate. “I said, that’s great but very interested. “I got very excited. The back a picture of his Dad standing with
it’s just a photo of your Dad standing in thought of the picture and the cheque was that car outside John Cooper Garages,
front of a green Mini. They said turn the enough for me. I asked if they’d be with the reply ‘that’s my Dad’s car, I’d like
picture over…” In the back of the picture interested in selling the cars to me and to have it back.’”
frame was a cheque, made out to John they said they would be – but they wanted “So I knew there and then that I was
Cooper in payment for the car, dated 1981. a fair price for them, as they felt it was an staring at John Cooper’s own personal
On the back of the cheque is John Cooper’s important car. I took lots of pictures and Mini Cooper S. That was thrilling, to find
signature. “They explained that John sent them to an expert in these kind of this car in Long Beach, California! I was
Cooper was going to cash the cheque but things – Andy ‘Ace’ Harrison.” Andy beside myself. I was trying not to show my
they then decided on a bank transfer started to make a few enquiries, and excitement to the two guys I was buying
instead, and the cheque was returned.” contacted a few people in the know, most the vehicles from. But they knew who
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COOPER’S S
Mike knew the registration
looked familiar as soon as
he spotted the car.

John Cooper was and they knew that there

was good history with the car. So, we
worked out a price.”
A snapshot of the car with its previous
(although illustrious) owner and a
returned cheque are not enough to prove
the connections Mike wanted to see, but
there was much more to back up the JC
story. “They had gone to their Dad’s filing
cabinet and dug through the paperwork to
“They had all the documents to
show the provenance”
find the original papers including the
original invoice from JCG, signed by John
Cooper, the shipping documents and
registration documents, including the UK
registration logbook. They had all the it would be fully appreciated, and it was previously to Phil Reed acquiring the S, it
documents to show the provenance, to go soon on its way back across the Atlantic. featured in images used for the launch of
with that picture.” LUF 849F had obviously been part of the ill fated Cooper Metro.
Although the Cooper had been in the the Cooper Garages story for some It had changed a little. The GB Minilite-
United States for almost forty years, Mike considerable time and there are various style alloys were actually fitted by JCG for
knew that there was only one place where images of John Cooper with the car. Just Phil Reed. “They were an extra that he
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 Engine also remains
untouched and it’s as sweet
as the day it was built.

GB alloys were fitted as part of the deal.

negotiated with John Cooper once he’d
done the deal,” Mike says. The original
Cooper steels are still with the car –
they’re in the boot and Mike plans to have
them refurbished.
HERITAGE SIGHT
Californian law also meant that the
Cooper had to have wing mirrors fitted to Wing mirrors were needed for US roads - do they go or stay?
make it road legal. Mike is still deciding
whether to leave them on as part of the a beautiful patina, the factory recliners just beautiful to look at and be in. To know
car’s story and its American heritage, or and full length Webasto roof make this a that John Cooper sat in the car himself...”
remove them and take it back to its really special place to be. A non-standard Mike does know that the Cooper’s
original state. This would of course mean but very period correct steering wheel is a future is not with him though. We’ve
paintwork, so it’s not quite the cut and nice touch, as is the ‘Cooper World recently followed the restoration of his
dried decision it first appears. The chrome Champions’ key ring hanging from the own Cooper S, Frankie, in these pages.
wheelarch trim also needs to be reinstated. ignition key. Original plans were for a works tribute in
The feeling of originality continues “It’s a fabulous thing to own,” Mike Tartan Red and OEW, but when the
inside the car. In great condition but with says. “I’m delighted that I found it – it’s Heritage certificate revealed its
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Mike is delighted to have secured
and repatriated the S, and is happy
to be part of the car’s story.

BODY 1967 MkII Austin Cooper S in Almond

Green with Old English White Roof. Bumpers
with overriders and corner bars. Full length
“It’s an important car for the white Webasto sunroof. Wing mirrors.

Mini community”
ENGINE 1275cc A-series. Twin 1.5-inch HS2
SU carburettors.
SUSPENSION Hydrolastic interconnected,
front to rear.
factory colour scheme and Mike plumped single day and potentially ruin the history TRANSMISSION Four-speed manual.
to keep it original, it was transformed into of the car – it’s an important car for the
a Almond Green and Old English White Mini community.” BRAKES 7.5-inch discs front, drums rear.
beauty by Acespeed Historic Motorsport. “I think Mike Cooper would like to have Servo assisted.
Mike has decided he really doesn’t need it back and I’ve also been approached by a WHEELS AND TYRES 5x10 GB Alloys Minilite-
two Almond Green Cooper Ss, and couple of Mini collectors. I think the style wheels with Goodyear Rally Special
Frankie is the keeper… fairest thing to do is to put the car up for 165/70R10 tyres (to be replaced by original
steel wheels with hubcaps).
“I’d love to keep it, but it’s a very auction at some point in the future and see
important car. Ideally, someone will want what it does.” Thanks to Mike’s nose for INTERIOR Porcelain Green and Grey vinyl
to house in a collection, rather than me something special, another significant with factory recliners. Sports leather-rimmed
steering wheel.
who is going to get in it, drive it every Mini is back in the UK.
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 Mini scene

MINI REMASTERED
David Brown’s Oselli Edition Is Everything It Promised ToBe
H andmade to order in the Silverstone
build facility of David Brown
Automotive, and with a drivetrain
engineered in partnership with Oselli - the
acclaimed British engine tuning specialist
contrasting stripes that carry through to
the interior design. A choice of Carbon
Grey and Old English White base colours
match the accents in either Competition
Red, Royal Blue or Heritage Green.
There is also the option to order the car
with twin fuel tanks for extra mileage
range on longer journeys or race events.
An interior lined with hand-trimmed luxury
leather and Alcantara materials emphasises
first founded in the 1960s - it is the most All exterior graphics are hand-painted the premium look and feel. Mini
powerful Mini Remastered ever created. for an extremely high quality finish. Remastered, Oselli Edition was first
The car launches with a power rating of Monochrome, hand enamelled badging – unveiled towards the end of 2019, and
125 bhp at 6200 rpm, a torque rating of used by David Brown Automotive in other David Brown Automotive has been
113 lbf.ft at 4,500 rpm and a 0-62mph time performance limited edition models, such working hard with the team at
of 7.8 seconds. Engineered to have a dual as the Speedback Silverstone Edition, Buckinghamshire-based Oselli since to
personality, Mini Remastered, Oselli launched in 2018 – adorns the exterior refine the high performance version of the
Edition is just as comfortable on the streets and the look is completed with full black classic city car, which will be limited to 60
as it is on the track. chrome brightware. bespoke models.
Key performance enhancements to The grille of the performance car shows Formula 1 test driver, Jack Aitken, is the
make the Oselli Edition ready for the track the number ‘60’ in contrasting hues as a face of Mini Remastered, Oselli Edition.
include a number of expert technical nod not only to the race numbers that The young racing star, who is a true Mini
changes overseen by Oselli, including a show on cars taking to the track, but also devotee having personally owned a
hand-ported and polished cylinder head, to the 60 years since the original Mini first version of the classic city car for a number
strengthened crankshaft, high-torque rolled off the line. of years, is announced as a David Brown
performance orientated camshaft, twin SU A number of new interior design options Automotive Brand Ambassador for the
carb set-up, a limited-slip differential; also live up to the standard of the launch the performance car.
together with other sports-centric tuning performance orientated classic car’s Oselli is a prominent force in the classic
around the car including high- sporty look and feel. Mini Remastered, car performance and restoration sector,
performance brakes by AP Racing, sports- Oselli Edition can be ordered in either a beginning its business in the early 1960s
orientated suspension by Bilstein and a two or four seat configuration, with the and forming a niche to specialise in tuning
free flowing sports exhaust system. two seater featuring bucket seats shaped and enhancing performance for the
The car is made with larger 13 inch for a thrilling ride and a rear hand-trimmed A-series engine. The expert team at
wheels fitted with high-speed-approved rollcage, while a four-point seatbelt Oselli has a wealth of experience
tyres to maintain grip on the road or track harness adds to the feel of a car intended rebuilding and improving engines for a
surface. The Oselli Edition is constructed for the racetrack. performance experience, as well as
with a remastered five-speed gearbox, preparing, building and racing cars in
while an automatic version is also available competitive motorsport events.
(offered as a four-speed set-up, with a Mini Remastered, Oselli Edition is
1,380cc engine). A selection of unique available to order now. Prices on application.
exterior colourways are available with www.davidbrownautomotive.com
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 News
INTO THE FUTURE WITH MINI
The MINI Convertible Set To Go Electric
■ Following the recent announcement of a prototype was shown at the British Motor
new generation of MINI's all-electric small Show in Birmingham in 1992, a convertible
cars, the brand has now confirmed the version was added to the classic Mini range
MINI Convertible will be continued. The for the first time. Then, after the relaunch of
successor is set to be unveiled in 2025. the brand in 2001, fans did not have to go
Bernd Körber, Head of the MINI brand without as the MINI Convertible was
said, "The MINI Convertible has a large and launched in 2004 and has been one of the The current MINI Convertible is available
particularly loyal fan base. This is also best-selling four-seat convertibles in the from £21,305 (OTR) with three equally
shown by the great demand for the latest, world ever since. powerful and efficient engines with MINI
freshly updated model. We are therefore The MINI Convertible is one of the most TwinPower Turbo technology. The Cooper
firmly convinced of the success of this popular models in the UK, Germany and has a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder engine delivering
vehicle concept for the future." the USA. "Since the launch of the new MINI 136hp, the Cooper S 2.0-litre 4-cylinder
The latest edition of the MINI Convertible Convertible in 2016, it has been the best- with 178hp and the most powerful John
was launched just a few weeks ago, with a selling convertible in the UK," said Bernd Cooper Works with a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder,
fresh new look and updated technology, Körber. "This demonstrates the great with an output of 231hp.
and continues a success story that began enthusiasm of the MINI community for a For further information on the range visit
some three decades ago. After the vehicle concept like this in the future." www.mini.co.uk.

ARE WE NEARLY THERE YET?

Great British Car Journey Museum Opens Its Doors
■ The Great British Car Journey, based Manufacturer’s names are displayed over
in Ambergate, Derbyshire is a one-of-a- the vehicles, and large marketing posters
kind experience that showcases the add to the atmosphere, emblazoned with
popular cars from the 1920s and beyond. strap lines such as MGB’s “Your Mother
These were the daily cars of every day Wouldn’t Like It!”
folk of the time, but have such a wide One highlight of the attraction is the
appeal now as has been demonstrated in audio commentary which offers nine
the popularity of the exhibit since it separate chapters as well as bonus
opened its doors on 19th May. material if you choose to access it. The
The museum utilises the sights, smells real selling point of the whole
and sounds of historic motoring in order experience is the option to drive one of a of your driving experience!
to recreate the feeling of the past. The fleet of around 30 cars on site! Pick If you like the sound of this attraction,
venue is 12 miles north of Derby between whatever you fancy, from a Rolls Royce then you’d be wise to book a place soon.
the A6 and the river Derwent. Silver Wraith to an Austin 7. One club has already booked a group
There are over 150 vehicles on display, Not only do you get to experience a session for 60 of their members!
parked haphazardly to evoke a feeling of genuine classic, but you can also take You can find out more here:
motor shows of decades past. home a USB stick that holds a recording https://www.greatbritishcarjourney.com

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HIMLEY HALL
EVENT PREVIEW
British Mini Day 2021
B MC are veryproud to host their 28th
British Mini Dayat the prestigious venue
Himley Hall. David Hollis,BMC
chairman enthuses “After the last year we all
need something to look forward to,we
- entryis £17 per
Mini, this includes
your concours entry
fee along withthe
show entrance for
welcomeyou and your Mini to bea partof it the driver, extra
on Sunday 1st August.” passengers are£12 each. MINIS FOR SALE
The British Mini Day at Himley Hall really is British Mini Club’s Premier Concours offers If you’re looking tobuy or sell a Mini there’s
an excellent way tospend the dayenjoying arguably the most sought-after silverwareof no better place than Himley. Past years have
the complete Mini experience. Himley Hall is the season. Winnersfrom both Himley Hall attracted large numbersof top qualityMinis
a commanding 18th Centurybuilding set and Stanford Hall will be invited tothe red for sale.
amongst 180acres of ‘Capability’Brown carpet Premier Concours finalsat Mini Fair
landscaped parkland. Oncethe family home 2022 Stafford CountyShowground on the CLUB STANDS
to the Earls of Dudley.The main show will 30th January. Himley Hall offers the perfect placeto
have Himley Hall as a backdrop set between showcaseyour club. British Mini Club values
the great lake - but thereal stars are the Minis! BMC MEMBERSHIP the dedication and hard work that Mini clubs
The BMC will have itsmembership centre put in throughout the year and tries to
HOW TO GET TOBRITISH MINI DAY situated in the heartof the show area. accommodate as many as it can. They will be
Himley Hall & Park is situated four milesfrom Becoming a member of the BMC is one of situated in a prominent position within the
Dudley on the B4176, and six miles from the best ways of enjoying your Mini.After all, main show area, with spacesoffered on a
Wolverhampton justoff the A449. Sat nav when you own a car that is as iconic as the first-come,first-served basis,and you can
users should use the postcode DY34DF. Mini, it’swell worth discovering the benefits display as many Minis as you like. Make your
British Mini Daywill be signposted on and advantagesof joining a club community. club standout by being creative in choosing
nearby roads. your own theme for your stand - trophies
TRADE STANDS will be awarded to thebest three displays. All
MINI SHOW & SHINE DISPLAY BMC eventsare one of thebest places tofind club entrantsmust be paid for in advance at
Show organisers want as many Min’s as all your favourite tradersselling a wide range the discounted priceof £12 per person.
possible totake part inour Mini Show & Shine of Mini products, and Himley Hall will be no Theme: MinisGreat Escape.
display. The Minis willbe displayed in exception. It’snot just parts though, you’ll
decades: 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and MINI. also find graphics, models, clothing and BRITISH MINI DAY 2021
Why not bring your Minis decade to life with specialisedinsurance.This year’s show is ENTRANCE PRICES (Advance BookingOnly)
period presentation items and costumes? supported by Autoglym, Footman James • £12 per person.
Creating a timeline that everyone will and Rybrook MINI. • £10 for BMC members with a current
remember and enjoy! membership card.
Your car does nothave to be perfect to MINI JUMBLE • Children under 12are free with an adult.
enter Show‘n’ Shine, so don’t justpark your Looking forthat elusive Mini part? No • Dogs on a leadare welcome.
Mini in the car park, comealong and give it a problem, in addition tothe trade area is the • Show Opens at 10am
try. Awards are available for1st and 2nd place excellent Mini Jumble, so come along and
in each decade. start your search for those rareparts. CONTACT DETAILS AND DOWNLOAD
Advance booking only - entry is just £17 BOOKING FORMS
per Mini which includes show entrance for
the driver. Call:01384 897779
Email:david.hollis@britishminiclub.co.uk
PREMIER CONCOURS Visit:www.britishminiclub.co.uk
There are10 different classes catering for The event will becovid secure with measures
everymodel of Mini. Your Mini will be in place followinggovernment guidelines at
displayed in the main concours arena, with the time of theshow.
1st, 2nd and 3rd places tobe won in each
class. In addition, there will be special awards Himley Hall takes place onSunday 1st August
for the best paint,best interior, best engine Show opens at 10.00am
bay and best presented Mini.. along with the Visit www.britishminiclub.co.ukfor
best Mini ofthe show. Advance booking only more details
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Harvey Death’s awesome spaceframe
is typical of the Minis competing.

ALL SET TO BE A RACE AGAINST

Fastest Mini In The World Event Attracts Global Attention
TIME
T he Castrol Classic Oils Fastest Mini in
the World race on 22nd August is
shaping up to be an entertaining
show! The grid has been growing week
on week and is living up to expectations
with an eclectic group of classic racing
The race will be an integral part of the
2021 Mini Festival at Brands Hatch –
making the most of one of the world’s
most iconic racing venues. The race
weekend plan will see a 15 minute
qualifying session on the Saturday and
Minis from Canada, Malta, Holland, two 15 minute races on Sunday. Regular
Germany and Australia... as well as the UK. updates and more information will be
The website fmitw.com is attracting given through the FMITW Facebook page
interest across the globe, and has received as it becomes available.
over 15,000 worldwide visitors since www.fmitw.com
launch just four months ago.
Looking back in the archives, it’s Jim Lyons set fastest
certainly a race with a real pedigree of lap in the 2019 event.
both fantastic cars and racing drivers:
Past Winners Fastest Lap Seconds
2019 HarveyDeath Jim Lyons 52.000 car
2018 Aaron Smith Aaron Smith 54.535 Rohith De Silva’s
boasts Vetechbusa power.
2017 Chris Slade Chris Slade 52.571
2016 Bill Richards Bill Richards 53.139
2015 HarveyDeath Bill Richards 52.220
2014 Martin & Richard Wager Endaf Owens 52.344
2013 Pat Ford Endaf Owens 52.565
2012 Sam Summerhayes Bill Richards 52.238

Endaf Owens
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D ue to the uncertainty
surrounding Covid, please be
aware that events are subject to
change. Keep an eye on the organisers’
websites to stay up to date with any
July 17-18th
Coventry Italian Job
Re-enactment of the infamous
Italian Job sewer scene. Minis must
be pre-registered.
developments. www.coventryitalianjob.com
June 13th July 17-18th
National Mini Day Beaulieu Classic Nostalgia at ShelsleyWalsh
The Mini Cooper Register presents this This year marks the 10th anniversary of
well-loved event at Beaulieu Museum, the popular annual event, which features
Hampshire. Free museum entry included a spectacular blend of competitive
in ticket price. Pre-booking essential. action on the famous hill climb, historic-
www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk car demonstrations, classic-car displays,
trade stands and vintage-themed
June 19-20th entertainment.
BMC’s Mid Summer Mini Show
British Mini Club’s Mid Summer Show and July 17-19th
Camp Over takes place at Venus DK Mini Moke Club International
Rugby Club, West Midlands and promises A whole weekend devoted to the Moke,
heaps of Mini-based fun for all the family. taking place in Shropshire.
01384 897779 www.mokeclub.org
www.britishminiclub.co.uk
30th July- 1st August
June 25-27th Silverstone Classic
London Classic CarShow To celebrate 60 years of the Mini Cooper,
Multi marque event taking place there will be historic Mini racing on the
at Syon Park, London. iconic Silverstone circuit as well as
www.theclassiccarshowuk.com displays, club stands and traders.
www.silverstonelassic.com crossings from Red Funnel Ferries. The
July 1-4th organisers plan a few runs and activities
International Mini Meeting, Italy August 1st over the course of the weekend, but
This year’s IMM is hosted by Mini Owners Himley Hall Mini Show there is also a lot of freedom to enjoy the
Club, Italy. Taking place near Florence Calendar highlight in the grounds of time as you wish.
with day trips to Florence and Pisa on Himley Hall, Dudley, West Midlands. www.westcountryminis.co.uk/iow
offer. Glamping is also available. Featuring concours, Show ‘n’ Shine,
www.imm2021.it traders and club stands. September 19th
01384 897779 Stanford Hall Mini Show
July 11th www.britishminiclub.co.uk Mini event in the grounds of Stanford
BMC & Leyland Show Hall, Lutterworth, Leicestershire.
Popular event at British Motor Museum, August 6-8th Displays, concours, Show ‘n’ Shine,
Gaydon, Warwickshire. Displays, club Cambridge Mini Chill traders, food and drink available.
stands, traders and free museum entry Relaxed camping weekend, with music, www.britishminiclub.co.uk
with your ticket. for Mini fans at Marley Eternit Social Club
www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk near Royston, Herts. October 3rd
1380knowles@gmail.com Mini Day
Mini event at Brooklands, Museum,
August 14-15th Weybridge, Surrey with displays, club
Mini Action Weekend stands and traders. Free entry to the
Your chance to take your Mini out on museum’s many attractions with your
Castle Combe’s legendary circuit. The show ticket.
event also features displays, club stands, www.brooklandsmuseum.com
autojumble and traders.
www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk
September 11-12th
Isle of Wight Adventure
West Country Minis event at Sandown
Airport, including reduced rate ferry

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ON A MISSION
VVC STREET RACER
Words Martyn Morgan-Jones Photography Jason Dodd

A need for new interests and a little friendly

T
competition between friends led Conner Williams
to build this potent VVC’d street racer.
hroughout the tail end of 2018 admits Conner. “I’d looked at two other
and early 2019, Conner cars. One turned out to be an absolute rust
Williams was a man on a bucket, the other had obviously been
mission. New to the classic involved in a crash.”
Mini scene, and prompted by Incredibly, just 146 days after taking
his best mate Jordan, who owned a Toyota delivery of the bodyshell, it had been
Glanza-powered Mini, he’d been putting rebuilt into a running car, MoT’d, and
every spare minute into rebuilding his was taking part in the 2019 London to
1983 Mini City. The plan was to have it Brighton Mini Run.
ready in time for the London to Brighton “There were so many last-minute jobs to
Mini Run in May 2019. It was quite a task. do,” says Conner smiling. “But, even
And quite a change of car and hobby too. though it was a patchwork of colours,
“I’d been banger racing for four years,”
says Conner wincing. “Although I love the
racing, it’s incredibly punishing on the
body. My back was shot, so I started
looking for a new hobby. I happened to
mention that I quite fancied a Mini.
Within a very short space of time, Jordan
was sending me links!”
And one of those links led Conner to
the aforementioned Mini City. Mind you,
it wasn’t even a rolling shell, it was just a
completely bare shell plus a few boxes of
assorted parts.
UP AND RUNNING
Fortunately for Conner, the bodyshell was
in exceptionally good condition, meaning
that he’d only have to spend a minimal
amount of time welding.
“To be honest, the main reason behind
buying this bodyshell was its condition,”

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With track use in mind, Cobra Motorsport theme is present
buckets have been fitted. throughout - neat suede
rimmed wheel is on a QR boss.

Dash is centred around MGF instruments.

“The popularityof the Honda swap means

engines are becoming more expensive”
the front end was only bolted on, and it engine swaps... I couldn’t let Jordan have do, another friend bought a project Mini
had been MoT’d the day before the run, I the faster Mini, although I hadn’t planned with a K-Series engine. He later decided
managed what I’d set out to achieve.” to do the engine swap as soon as I did!” not to go ahead with this project and
It was quite an achievement and, ended up selling the engine to me.”
following the London to Brighton run,
Conner took the Mini to a few local shows.
BARGAIN That K-Series, which Conner bought for
Having banger-raced a variety of Hondas the princely sum of £280, is the top-of-the-
He even made it to and from the IMM in and having been impressed with the range 1.8-litre VVC unit and had formerly
Bristol… just. unburstable nature of their revvy engines, seen service in an MGF Trophy. And it
“A few miles from home, the 998cc Conner fully intended to go the Honda came with the five-speed gearbox. An
engine had a major meltdown and I only route with the Mini. The only stumbling absolute bargain. Conner had even been
just managed to limp the Mini home block was the price. sent videos of it running. Nevertheless, to
where it showed its displeasure by “The popularity of the Honda swap make sure that it was in good health, he
dumping all of its coolant over the drive,” means engines are becoming more and stripped and rebuilt it, fitting new belts,
recalls Conner grimacing. “This was really more expensive,” explains Conner. tensioners, etc. The stainless steel exhaust
the turning point. I’d been thinking about “Luckily, just as I was wondering what to manifold, a one-off, was fabricated by his
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 Stunning colour is off the Porsche
colour charts, and is perfectly
offset with the black detailing.

Conner couldn’t be more pleased

with how the Mini has turned out.

dad whose day job is making parts for the CT Fabrications, particularly with regard uprating the suspension and brakes.
aeronautical industry and the exhaust to the coolant pipes and driveshafts. I can Currently, it’s standard at the rear but with
gasses go on to exit via 2.5 inch piping and weld, but when it comes to things such as GAZ dampers, and there are coilovers and
a single, centre-mounted, silencer. the coolant pipes, and safety-critical parts Hi-Lo’s up front. Wheels are 7x 13 inch
such as the driveshafts, I prefer to leave Performance alloys with 175/50R13 tyres.
SWAPPED
Even though Conner received plenty for
this to the experts. The driveshafts have
been cut, drilled, welded and sleeved.”
Depending on how it handles on track, the
suspension may well be uprated even
his £280 investment, what he didn’t get “The standard gearbox seems to be fine further. The front brakes are Metro Turbo
was the all-important front subframe. on the road, but it might not work so well four-pots which are man enough, but the
Obviously, this is a crucial part of the on the track and could benefit from an standard rear drums are likely to be
conversion,” he says. “Having looked LSD and a different final drive ratio. swapped for discs.
around, I ordered a subframe from KJB However, I’m going to wait until I’ve done
Fabrications. It was delivered in just six
weeks. Great quality and service.”
a few track days and go from there.”
Because of the planned track use and
UP AND OVER
To shed some weight, as well as to improve
“I also had a huge amount of help from engine swap, Conner has been busy access to the engine, Conner ditched
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BODY 1983 Mini City steel shell. GRP
flip-front, Ark Angels GRP Miglia spats.
Paint: Porsche Miami Blue with gloss
black detailing.
ENGINE 1796cc K-Series VVC, standard
injection system, special manifold and
system, cold air intake and high-flow filter.
Aluminium radiator, electric cooling fan.
Power: 168bhp
SUSPENSION KJ Fabrications front
subframe, GAZ coilovers, Hi-Los,
polybushed rear subframe, GAZ dampers.
TRANSMISSION Standard five-speed gearbox
BRAKES Metro Turbo discs and callipers,
standard rear drums, braided hoses.
WHEELS AND TYRES 7x13 inch Performance The plan had been to use a
Alloys with 175/50R13 Yokohama A539 tyres. Honda engine, but the K-Series has
INTERIOR provided plenty of bargain power.

“He’d used the mechanism from a

Cobra Monaco front seats, TRS five-point
harnesses, Q/R steering wheel, DSN Classic
brushed aluminium accessories, GRP dash,
MGF instruments, brushed aluminium
switches, iPad, uprated ICE with twin
amplifiers, four speakers, and subwoofer. Lazee Boy armchair”
spats, and painted the alloys gloss black. contrasts, not only suits this Mini to a tee,
But, the ‘pièce de résistance is the glorious it must be unique in the classic Mini scene.
body colour. It’s most definitely a stand-out colour, and
“My fiancée and I were driving around very, very tasty.
Brighton, when we spotted a Porsche 911
in a stunning blue,” says Conner. “We
both felt that it would be the perfect colour
SIMPLE BUT EFFECTIVE
As this Mini is destined more for track use
for the Mini. As soon as we returned than for the road, Conner has gone for
home, I got on the Internet to research the simple, yet focused, interior, fitting a brace
colour. It was Miami Blue. So that’s the of Cobra Monaco front seats complete
colour the Mini was painted. Then, seeing with TRS five-point harnesses. There’s
how the black wheels and spats made such also a Q/R steering wheel to make access
a nice contrast, I decided to do the grille, easier – Conner is 6ft tall. The rear seat is
window surrounds, rear bumper, still in place but might be removed as it’s
the steel front end and fitted GRP panels headlight surrounds, door handles, and likely that a full rollcage will soon be
in its place. roof, the same gloss black.” fitted. Always a wise move for track use.
“The GRP front bodywork originally Miami Blue, especially with the black In addition to the MGF engine and
came in two sections,” Conner continues. The VVC engine was the most potent,
“Whilst this was OK, I decided to bond
the two sections together and convert to a this one now delivers 168 bhp.
flip front. For the flip mechanism, I got
the idea from another friend of mine,
Rhys. As well as fully restoring his Mini
Mayfair, H62 EKO... it’s known as ‘Eko’,
Rhys had converted it to a flip front,
although his was all-steel. He’d used the
mechanism from a Lazee Boy armchair, so
this is what I used. As crazy as it sounds,
this mechanism, which moves the front
end out and away from the bulkhead, then
upwards, works perfectly.”
TURNING BLUE
In addition to the flip front, Conner did a
chrome delete, fitted Arc Angels Miglia
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 It’s a major repackaging job
- subframe was supplied by
KJB Fabrications.

Combo of coilovers at the front,

rubber cones at the rear works
well but may be further upgraded.

gearbox, Conner also acquired the MGF’s

instrument binnacle and complete loom
which made the swap that much more two amps, and an equaliser. The sound
straightforward. The binnacle, which is certainly fills the cabin!”
set into a rather nice GRP dash, required
Conner to trim it a little, fabricate
brackets, and make a Perspex cover. It
DIY
This is an impressive ‘built not bought’
looks good. Indeed, the whole dash Mini, and shows just what can be achieved
arrangement, complete with billet with hard work and creativity. What’s
aluminium switches and push-button more, the build has been achieved on what
start, is rather neat, although the ‘party is quite a modest budget.
piece’ is the iPad. “I’m really pleased at how it’s turned
“Even though it’s been built primarily out,” says Conner. “Mind you, that’s not
for track use, I like my music, so have to say that I didn’t fall out of love with it
installed a top end system,” explains occasionally. It was an intense build, and
Conner. “The iPad, set into what is things occasionally didn’t go right, and I’d
effectively the centre console, controls the have to take a break. Then, something
whole system. There are two 6 x 9 about the Mini would trigger my emotions
speakers, two 6 x 4 speakers, a subwoofer, and I’d be back working on it!”
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 Your Minis Send ‘Your Minis’ pictures to
minimag.ed@kelsey.co.uk

RIGHT CHOICE
Name:Phil Smith
Car:John Cooper LE 40
Location: Walsall
■Phil’s John Cooper LE 40 is one of
just 300 cars built in Brooklands
Green with Grenadine Red leather
interior. It has everything the JCW had
installed, including a Stage 3 Head,
fast road cam shaft and upgraded
rockers. After owning a vast
collection when he was in his youth,
Phil decided to purchase this
particular model as he couldn’t afford
it when he was younger but always
fancied owning one. Phil convinced
his wife it’d be a great idea to
purchase a small car, so they didn’t
have to break the camper van down
to go out while away on holiday.
When he pulled up in a classic Mini,
he thought he was in trouble until she
drove it and she also fell in love with
it. She now finds any excuse to take it
out and enjoys the attention it gets on
the road. Their children, Austin and
Cataleyah are also big fans of the
Cooper. Phil loves how his favourite
childhood car has become part of the
family and is loved dearly by them all.

TEENAGE
Name: Joe Champion
KICKS
Car: 1985 Saloon
Location: Yorkshire
■Joe is an 18 year old apprentice
mechanic from North Yorkshire.
He loves working on classic cars
and specialises in all aspects of
classic car restoration. He started
the restoration of his 1985 Mini
when he was just 15. Finishing it in
Dec 2019. The car is in Ford Signal
Orange with a RAL Chocolate
Brown roof and arches. You can
follow Josh and his Mini on
instagram @jaffacake.the.mini
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BUILT NOT BOUGHT

Name: Josh Pitts-Klein
Car: Project saloon
Location: Sandy, Central
Bedfordshire
■ Josh bought his Mini about four
years ago as an unfinished project.
A previous owner had stripped it
completely but not got any further.
Over the next couple of years,
Josh collected parts whenever he
saw good deals and then towards
the end of the first lockdown in
2020 he decided to stop putting it
off and just got cracking with it. He
had next to no experience of
welding and had never welded
panels. but wanted to give it a try.
Jump forward 4 months of every
evening and weekend, and the car
was MoTd. It’s far from concours,
but he likes that. He even did the
painting himself, in his garage. It’s
not finished but it’s useable and
Josh drives it to work most days!
Check out Josh’s YouTube channel
to find out more about the build:
JPK Motorsport Workshop.

BABY LOVE
Name: Dan Sentence
Cars: 1988 Austin Mini City
Location: Newcastle Under Lyme
■ Dan has owned his Mini, Joan, for
three years. Joan was lovingly named
after his wife’s Nan who sadly died the
year they bought the car. Since owning
the Mini, Dan has done some general
maintenance on it. Mostly, to get
through MoT as it hadn’t had one for five
years. Dan also added Cobra Monaco
seats, had the roof and bonnet
resprayed and added the front three rally
spotlights. There were a few holes in the
floor, which Dan has welded up. He
added the rear bin toppers in the back to
change the look of the interior. He also
put in the three point seatbelts in the out for day trips! The next step for Joan
rear instead of the lap belts as his wife is a full respray and new sills. Dan can’t
has just given birth to their first child, wait to teach Stanley all about Minis,
Stanley and they are excited to take him and is hoping he’ll love them too!
 ON THE JOB

PROJECT PROFILE
THE OWNER
NAME: Robbie Redman
AGE: 31
OCCUPATION: Plasterer
LOCATION: Wakefield
TH E CAR:
CAR: 1991 mini neon
START CONDITION: of welding needed,
Painted with minor areasups.
hidden rust, poor patch free, painted and a
CONDITION NOW: Rust gine and interior.
rolling shell ready foren hs
TIME TAKEN SO FAR: 12 mont
ESTIMATED TIME OFCOMPLETION:
Summer 2021

ON THE JOB

Double Trouble
Words and Photography Jon Cass

C
Robbie Redman enjoyed helping out on a friend’s Mini project so much
that he’s doing it all over again, twice...
arrying out the restoration his car, so much that I had to go and buy If the Neon project wasn’t enough, he’s
of a Mini can be a daunting one myself and do it all over again,” also committed himself to the full
and sometimes Robbie laughs, “I’ve taken my own route restoration of a 1981 Clubman Estate that
overwhelming process as this time, so the car will look quite had previously lived in a field – since 1981
many of you will probably different to that first one!” by the looks of things. The Estate project
know. For Robbie Redman’s previous and Robbie soon managed to get his hands will no doubt prove to be a mammoth
first Mini project, the tasks were shared on a 1991 Mini Neon which proved to be task and Robbie has plans to retain the
between himself and his good friend, Rob an ideal project base for his plans, though original looks and 998cc engine, drop the
which made things slightly easier. The there’s still been plenty of graft involved ride height, bolt on a set of Rosepetal
only problem was that previous project too. Opting for a retro rally theme with alloys and carry out a respray in either the
belonged to Rob, meaning Robbie didn’t stunning Island Blue paint, this 998cc original colour or bright yellow. He may
end up with a Mini for himself after all saloon is bound to be a real looker for well have his work cut out with two
that hard work. sure and it should be ready for action later ongoing projects, but Robbie remains
“I really enjoyed working with Rob on this summer. unphased and enthusiastic as ever.
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t to get featured?
Send photos of your project to:
minimag.ed@kelsey .co.uk

It’s still at the sweeping out stage...

Life in a field hasn’t been too kind to the Estate. Original 998 will be rebuilt.
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 Gold wheels sit well against the Island Blue.
How did you come across this car?
I’d helped a good mate of mine restore his
classic Mini in my Mum’s garage and fancied
the idea of restoring a Mini for myself. One
evening I was browsing on Facebook Robbie designed and built his own rollcage. Everything is going to look like new.
Marketplace and I came across this 1991
Mini Neon advertised. The car was fairly restoration, spending countless hours continued digging around and I found more
local and before I knew it, I’d struck a deal, working on it. We did most of the restoration areas needing attention, quickly coming to
bought it and arranged to pick it up on the and build after our daytime jobs and the conclusion that it would be better to
back of a recovery truck. whenever we weren’t working on his car, we replace full panels. Once fully stripped, I
could usually be found at P&L Minis buying soon had the shell on my spit for better
Have you always been into Minis? parts. Among these were many bolts as access to all areas, especially the underside.
I was building a Haynes type kit car when we’d thrown the old ones all over the
my mate bought his first Mini to restore. We garage floor! Was the rust as bad as you thought?
did most of the work in my parents’ garage Probably worse, but I wasn’t surprised. Once
and both of us really enjoyed the Can you tell us about any of the car’s the Mini was on the spit, I set about
experience. The more I helped, the more I recent history? removing the front wings and slam panel. I
became interested in the idea of finding my The ’91 Mini Neon was advertised by a lad then started to replace both sides of the
own Mini and carrying out the build and who was in the middle of restoring another floor in addition to the heel board and sills.
restoration process myself. Mini. He was going to restore this one after The boot area was next in line and after a
he’d finished the other, but instead he quick look I found that new panels had been
What was the first major project you decided to sell it on, Fortunately the car was stuck over the old boot area. It only took
took on? situated locally in Huddersfield. seconds to remove them, and only minor
The first classic car project I took on and repairs were needed there. The last of the
helped with was my mates 1989 Mini How did you make a start? panels to be replaced were at the front,
Mayfair which he had repainted Audi Nardo I’d already had plenty of experience where it needed a complete new front end.
grey. That car didn’t look too bad at first working on my mate’s Mayfair, so I knew it This was the part I was least looking forward
glance, but as we began to look closer, made sense to strip the shell down to find to as I wanted everything to line up nicely, I
removing panels, it became apparent it out how much work would be needed and ended up spending a lot of time ensuring it
would need a lot of work. This all which panels I’d need. I began by looked right. I also replaced the door skins
snowballed into a full nut and bolt addressing the minor rust and holes. I and fitted a MkI rear light conversion for that
It’s already a retro look. Once all the welding was
long way from its completed, I moved on to filling and
Mini Neon roots. sanding ready for paint.
You’ve stuck with the old A-series then?
Yes, the 998cc A-series engine was already
removed from the car when I bought it, so I
took the head off to check everything was
ok. Luckily, it all seemed to be fine, but I’ve
fitted a new clutch and master slave cylinder

The Mini has seen a lot of metalwork.

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This space will be filled by the original 998.

Big upgrades for brakes and handling.

Interior is yet to be decided upon,

but will feature low back buckets.
fitted for peace of mind and given the last time! After watching a few handy
engine itself a fresh coat of paint in the YouTube videos, I felt a bit more confident
original green. The engine is now ready for a to get the grinder out. myself and chose to paint it white to match
new alternator, starter motor and other the roof. The 998cc engine will be going
ancillaries before it goes back in the bay. What keeps you motivated? back in and it has Adjusta Ride suspension
I have always been into cars when I was with GAZ adjustable dampers, while the
What’s next? growing up, it must be in my blood. Even brakes are Paddy Hopkirk four-pot calipers
Next up will be reinstalling the engine, before I passed my driving test, I had already so it should be fun to drive. I chose the gold
fitting the ancillaries and I’ll hopefully have bought a car and had started changing parts 6x10 inch Minilite wheels as they contrast
the car running at last. I’ll then move on to around. nicely with the blue paintwork and black
finishing the exterior. extended arches. The seats will either be
We love the striking colour... Speedwell Cubs or retro bucket seats.
Did you have any moments of panic? The paintwork was done by our local spray
I didn’t have any major concerns as I was painter who we’ve used for years. The It looks too nice to go rallying in, what
already familiar with restoring a classic Mini colour is Island Blue with an Old English will you be using it for?
and was aware of the issues this can bring! White roof. I doubt I’ll be going rallying, but there will
be plenty of trips out and about to car shows
Nothing you’d avoid doing again? What about the finished look? and I’ll just enjoy driving it.
The only real difficulty I had was replacing I chose to take a stripped out retro rally type
the floor as it was a job I have never taken look, hence the full rollcage and MkI rear What is it about working on Minis you
on before, we managed to avoid that task lights. The cage I designed and fabricated like or dislike?
Working on minis can be incredibly
challenging at times, but once all the dirty
work is done and all the new shiny parts
start to go on, you soon gain huge
satisfaction from the hours invested.
That’s definitely the best part of carrying out
a restoration!

BODY:Island Blue with OEWroof.

ENGINE: Original998cc with new ancillaries.
TRANSMISSION: Standardfour-speed manual.
SUSPENSION:
Adjustarides,GAZ adjustable dampers.
BRAKES:
8.4inch discs, PaddyHopkirk four-pot callipers.
You want retro? You need a WHEELS: 6x10inch Minlites
MkI rear light conversion. INTERIOR: Fullrollcage, retro bucket seats.

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REALI ESTATE
GROUP 1 ESTATE
Words Martyn Morgan-Jones Photography Gerard Hughes

It’sthe car that never n the world of motor sport, it’s

virtually impossible to come up with
Fraser Clubman Estate, a car which raced
in the ‘70s.”
was, but that hasn’t a racing ‘first’. Every manner of car, The 70s, ‘the’ decade for special saloon
stopped Mark Burnett old or new, top-drawer or entry-level
has, it seems, been tried, tested and
racing, ushered in a horde of incredibly
potent, wonderfully-engineered racing
building it – now it’s raced. Yet, Mark Burnett, MD of Burlen
Ltd., managed to pull a racing rabbit out
machines that pushed the bounds of
creativity and captivated the crowds. This
ready to head out of the hat when, in 2019, he turned up at new breed of racing machinery had the
onto the racetrack… Goodwood’s 77th Members’ Meeting in
his wonderfully-bonkers, and seriously-
swift, Appendix K 1964 Austin Mini
speed, the spectacle and the variety. A
variety that included a certain Marshall
and Fraser Clubman Estate.
Countryman. Aptly nicknamed ‘Splinter’, Between 1975 and 1978, this hybrid
the wood-clad Austin Countryman Estate-bodied and extremely lightweight
proved to be much more successful than one-litre special saloon was pretty much
either Mark or his racing rivals the class of its field. In the 1978 BRSCC
anticipated... and became a huge favourite Hitachi Special Saloon Championship
with spectators, ‘et al’. (which it won outright) plus a few other
Well, having stunned the historic club races, it took an incredible ten pole
racing fraternity with the Countryman, a positions, nine wins, two seconds and
variation on the Mini theme that had two thirds, with just one DNF to blot its
been homologated for racing in period ultra-impressive copybook.
albeit never campaigned, he’s about to do
it again with its younger sibling: the
Clubman Estate. And the reason behind
CRAZY
“Building a racer that resembled the
this new, exciting and very unusual Marshall and Fraser car was a crazy idea,
arrival is a photograph. but it was an idea that really resonated
with me,” confesses Mark. “I contacted
SNAPSHOT the race team at Goodwood, mentioning
“The genesis of the Clubman Estate racer wouldn’t it be funny if we built a racing
idea was a snapshot of Splinter in its Clubman Estate for their Gerry Marshall
original form outside Alex Kinsman’s Trophy races… and I think they,
workshop, where it was sat next to his annoyingly, went, yes, that’s quite a fun
Clubman Estate,” recalls Mark. “It was a idea. That must have been the end of the
really cool photograph... which triggered Summer 2019. And I think it then went
a memory of the legendary Marshall and quiet. Maybe, for a few weeks. Then,

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Make no mistake, this is a
serious race car. All function
but beautifully executed.

Forget the 70s when it comes to safety.

Original dash hides behind Stack rev counter.

DRIVING
”I’m fortunate in that I’m able to
compare this car with Splinter,” says
Mark. “Although they are both
Estates, they are night and day really.
Splinter, being built to the period
historic specification is, like all
“I remember him saying you’ve
historic Minis, on 10 inch Dunlops.
Historic-spec Minis are relatively easy
to drive; you always know where you
are with them. The Clubman on the
other hand, with its wider, grippier,
Avon tyres, requires far more
completely lost it this time”
precision. It’s fine up until the point it somehow, that conversation came back regarding the interpretation of the
lets go, when you have to gather it up again and I kind of went, let’s do it then, original specification, it was able to race
very quickly. It’s very quick, but less shall we? It’ll be interesting.” in Pre-66. The Marshall and Fraser car on
fluid. The bigger brakes help though, “Having kick-started the idea, I needed the other hand was a special saloon.
and they work very well with the to progress it further. I remember Finding somewhere to race a car in that
extra grip of the Avons.” speaking to Nick Swift. He and his team specification would be a huge challenge.
build all of my race Mini engines and “As I’ve mentioned, there’s Goodwood
look after my cars at race meetings, and I of course,” continues Mark. “I’ve raced
said I’ve got this crazy plan, a bit like and exhibited there for as long as I can
Splinter. I remember him saying you’ve remember and they’re always after
completely lost it this time, don’t be an something interesting and different, and I
idiot! Which probably fuelled my desire applaud them for that. And they were
even more!” keen on the idea of the Clubman Estate.
Of course, Splinter’s advantage was that But, yes, I think I would find it very hard
it was a homologated model, and thanks to twist the arms of some of the other
to this and the authorities’ benevolence championships to get this car accepted in
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 The original M&F racer was
just a silohuette - this is all
Mini Clubman Estate.

Mark now has a string of

incredible - but very left
field - race cars to his name.

its original specification. They’ll say, action would be to replicate the Marshall “Having sorted out the specification, I
‘where are the papers?’ Everyone else has and Fraser visuals, but build the car to an then needed to find a suitable donor car.”
got to run to the rules.” altogether different specification.
Fuelled by the sheer madness of the
project but faced with the dilemma of
“I decided that the best route would be
to build it as Group One Touring Cars, so
PERFECT
“Splinter was a rot box,” he remembers.
finding racing outlets for the Clubman you’re talking early ‘70s to early ‘80s “Its restoration took up time and money,
Estate, Mark decided the best course of touring car races,” Mark explains. so I went on the hunt for something a
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GROUP 1 ESTATE
If you’re wondering about the race
number, it was built for the 78th
Goodwood Members’ Meeting...

SUCCESS “I liked the idea of starting with

In the British Saloon Car
Championship, Group 1 1275GTs
were no strangers to the podiums.
something solid”
During 1978, Richard Longman was bit better. And there weren’t that many at some point and, to me, it seemed that
out on his own…literally! He entered Clubman Estates around. But I’d seen was as much as had ever been done to it. I
all twelve races, won his class eleven this car, probably six months earlier, on liked the idea of starting with something
times, retired once, and took the Autotrader and it was in my ‘didn’t sell’ solid rather then something full of holes.
championship in fine style. In 1979, listings. I went back and looked, thinking, It was perfect.”
running a two-car team, Richard was ah well, it’s probably sold. Then I saw it “I bought it in November 2019.
partnered by Alan Curnow who was advertised again down in Taunton and I Goodwood’s Member’s Meeting, where I
racing the Datapost-backed decided to go and have a look. It was a bit planned to race it first, would have been
Longman1275GT. Richard took ten pricey but was obviously the car no-one end of March/beginning of April 2020. So
class wins; Alan bagged the other wanted because it had been up for sale for yes, the same stupidly short timescale as
two, with the result that the Richard a while.” with Splinter. But, starting with a solid
took the 1979 title and the pair “To say I was sold on the car is an car meant that I could turn up at Owens
scooped the team prize. understatement. It was pretty original. Fabrication and get Endaf and his team to
One of the front wings had been replaced fit a rollcage, blast the old paint off, then
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 Engine is Swiftune 1293cc unit built
to Group One spec. Indecently
rapid progress is guaranteed.

No room for the dog...

load area is dominated by the
cage and huge fuel cell cover.

get it to the paintshop, then start building Refinishing in Warminster, took a

the car. The build wouldn’t be anywhere month, with the build commencing
near as intensive as Splinter.” middle of February.
Having stripped it down in his shed, “For the build, I took it back to Endaf
Mark delivered the shell to Endaf. and he put it together,” Mark impresses.
Impressively, it was back in Mark’s hands “We had an engine sent over from
on January 1st, with the cage in it and a Swiftune, and even though the car
bodyshell ready to paint. The painting, needed hardly any restorative work, Side exit exhaust is the coolest touch...
which was impeccably done by Indygo everything was still very last minute.
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GROUP 1 ESTATE
Modelled on a car that actually
never existed in this form,
the Estate looks so right.

BODY Steel monocoque, Perspex side and

rear windows, halogen headlights, racing
mirrors, leather rear door straps.
ENGINE 1293cc A-plus, Swiftune, Group 1,
twin HS6 SU carburettors, rampipes,
Maniflow LCB, side exit exhaust. Uprated
cooling system, plus oil cooler.
Power: 130bhp plus.
SUSPENSION
Dry suspension, Koni Classic shock
absorbers, Hi-Los, adjustable lower arms and
tie rods, negative camber rear brackets.
TRANSMISSION Swiftune, four-speed,
straight-cut gearbox.
BRAKES 8.4 inch vented front discs and As already mentioned, it was going to be GKN wheels and 12 inch Dunlops, but
standard calipers, Superfin rear drums, built to the same spec as a 1275GT Group pretty much all the championships that
braided lines.
1 racer. Obviously an Estate was never now run this era of Touring cars –
WHEELS AND TYRES 5x13 inch Minator alloys included in that classification, but that’s including Goodwood – give the Minis a
with Avon tyres. how this car was built. In brief, there’s a dispensation on the wheels and tyres. A
INTERIOR Full FIA roll cage, plumbed-in FIA 1293cc engine, straight-cut gearbox, 8.4 current Dunlop historic tyre, put on 12
fire extinguisher, race battery, Corbeau race inch discs on the front and spacered inch wheels on these cars, rubs like
seat, Schroth harness, OMP steering wheel, drums on the rear.” Billy-O. And, not only that, the likelihood
Stack rev counter. “In period, 1275GTs always ran with of running a Mini amongst all those
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 Using 13 inch alloys
means a better choice
of Avon race tyres.

Leather door strap shared with Splinter.

other cars on Dunlops, would be

dangerous. So they run with 13 inch
wheels and Avon tyres.”
ON HOLD
As alluded to, the plan had always been to
race at Goodwood. It was a plan that,
understandably, hadn’t factored in the
“I love it to pieces; I always say it...
I like the weird stuff”
Coronavirus pandemic.
“We did a very quick shakedown at
Brands Hatch, the week before the
Members’ Meeting, then the news came
in about Covid and that was the end of happening in October. If the event goes feel. But I’m a late ‘70s lad so this is right
that,” rues Mark. “Well, we did get to ahead, the Estate will be on the Gerry up my street. I love ‘70s and ‘80s cars, so
Goodwood in November for SpeedWeek, Marshall grid. I can’t wait to race it.” the Clubman – I’ve always loved the
and that was the first time it went out square nose – ticks that box. Does it have
properly. But Covid put paid to all of my
playing really.”
LOVED the same ‘I’ll never sell it’ feeling that
“I love it to pieces; I always say it... I like Splinter has? No …I can’t deny it, and it
“It still has an entry for the Gerry the weird stuff,” admits Mark smiling. “I was always built with something else
Marshall Trophy Race at the 78th just love doing something away from the maybe in mind. Do I regret it?
Member’s Meeting. It was always destined norm. It’s not quite the same kettle of fish Absolutely not. It’s wicked. Had Covid
for that. But, at the moment, they just as Splinter and, I think everyone would not come along, we’d have been out in it,
keep moving that on. So I think it’s probably agree, it doesn’t have the same doing all sorts.”
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featured in Mini Magazine July 2021
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 ADVERTORIAL MEGUIAR’S
Detailing is an art form, but it’s well
worth learning - especially when it
keeps your Mini looking like this.

WHAT THE FAQ – DETAILING

Do you know the difference between a wax and a polish? Are you
familiar with the two-bucket method? Well, read on and you will!

C ar detailing has become

massive business over the past
decade. Gone are the days of
grabbing a bucket, sponge, and
your mum’s bottle of washing up liquid
(whatever you do, don’t do that, it’ll
cause more harm than good) and giving
your car a quick wipe down. Detailing
Superficial scratches and
swirl marks can ruin the
look of your paintwork.

your car is an art form, but with so many

products on the market like clay bars,
iron removers, snow foams and ceramic
coatings it’s become overwhelming to the
everyday enthusiast. That’s why we’ve sat
down with industry expert Tom Clarke
from Meguiar’s UK, to answers all those
frequently asked questions…
I often use my local car wash, is this
detrimental to my Mini’s paint finish? are obviously there to make money, they We keep hearing about the two-bucket
It can be, yes. Typically, the high volume of tend to use a product based on its costs, method. What’s wrong with using just
cars they are washing means they don’t rather than its performance. one bucket?
wash the accessories between washes and 90-percent of swirl marks are inflicted
this can have an impact on inflicting swirl What are swirl marks? during the washing process. Using two
marks in the paint work. These are superficial marks in the upper part buckets allows you to have one bucket with
Also, because they are a business and they of the surface of your paintwork. the shampoo solution in and a separate
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ADVERTORIAL MEGUIAR’S
rinse bucket with a grit guard at the bottom. orange like staining on the surface.
This means the mitt is clean when it goes If you are a commuter and use the station
into solution and then on to the car, this car park, it’s good practice to check your
drastically reduces inflicting swirl marks in paintwork as the train’s brakes can cause
the contact washing process. bad fallout coverage. The good news is a
simple spray with a fallout remover will
What are the benefits of using snow dissolve the particles.
foam on the car rather than just doing a
general pre-wash? What is clay barring? Isn’t this
Snow foam is by far the safest way to pre- something best left to the professionals?
wash the car. The cleaners that are built into Claying is probably the best investment in
snow foams will soften up the larger time when it comes to preparing your car’s
containments ahead of your contact wash. paintwork. Clay is basically a reset button
Again, minimising the risk of swirls marks. for the upper surface of your paint. If your Plastic trim can be dressed to refresh it.
car feels rough to the touch after a wash,
then clay is for you. It will remove all above essentially the dye has faded out of the
surface contaminants such as overspray, plastic. You can use something like Ultimate
traffic film, wax, everything! Allowing you to Black that will dress them back to a nice
assess the surface to then attack those finish, but it is a dressing.
swirls marks!
Apart from making your tyres look like
Can you tell us what is the difference new, are there any other benefits to
between carnauba waxes, synthetic using tyre shine?
polymer paint sealants and ceramic This is always a hard topic as it’s personal
glass coatings? preference. Some people don’t like them
Carnauba is the OG of protection, it was the dressed, some like a high gloss finish and
first thing scientists reached for when others are somewhere in the middle.
talking about coatings. It is used in a lot of Something like our Endurance Tyre Gel will
everyday things, the shiny coating on actually feedback oxidants into the rubber
Nurofen and tic tacs for example, it’s even in so they stay blacker for longer, rather than a
Haribo Starburst, check the ingredients. It is tired brown look.
a great coating. However, technology has
moved on, and scientists have taken all the Tyre Gel does more than make tyres shiny...
good things from carnauba and then added
Snow foam is the ideal first things to make it last longer, use less, and
stage in cleaning your Mini. create better gloss, these are known as
synthetic products. Ceramic coatings are
Why do people keep talking about iron essentially synthetic sealants at the extreme,
fallout? What is it, and how is it harmful they are creating a secondary layer of
to my car? protection, like a lacquer, and most of the
Fallout are iron particles that are found on time you will find they need to be applied by
your car’s bodywork, they can come from a professional.
anywhere but typically come from your
brakes. The small iron particles bond to any My special wheelarches keep fading, are
surface they meet as they are hot. Because there any tricks to reviving them?
they are a bare metal, they rust and cause Sadly there isn’t a long term fix to this, as

What’s the difference between a wax and

a polish?
Put simply: A polish creates the gloss a wax
seals it in and protects the surface.
I’ve got a matt wrap on my roof, what
shampoo and detailer should I use? And
are there any products to avoid?
Matt is a tough one as most products are
Clay barring can revive rough feeling paint... ...by lifting out serious surface contaminants. designed to create a gloss, so, stay away from
anything that says it will do that. We would
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 Getting a show stopping finish
is down to using the right
products in the right way.

suggest our Gold Class Shampoo for What’s your best tip for cleaning correction. Polishing is the step after paint
washing, followed by our Hybrid Ceramic windows without getting smears? correction, where you feed polishing oils
Liquid Wax to protect. Less is more! One good mist of product is into the paint to create gloss, but it is not
enough for a side window, any more than ‘cutting’. And buffing is simply the removal
I keep hearing about ceramic-based that and the product gets smeared around. of product.
products? What are they, and should I be
using them? What is the difference between paint And finally, if there was one tip you’d
So, unlike a Ceramic Glass Coating, there correction, compounding, polishing give a car care novice, what would it be?
are now Synthetic Ceramic products that or buffing? Keep it simple. Find something you like,
give you the added protection of Sio2 but Well, these are all terms that get thrown either a process and/or product, and then
they are blended with synthetics to make around but factually paint correction is the build on that. Don’t buy all the gear and
them user friendly at home. In our case, the step after claying, that removes swirl marks have no idea.
Hybrid Ceramic Liquid Wax is our longest and brings clarity back to the surface.
lasting wax. Compounding is the same as paint Find a product or
process that suits
When polishing glass, don’t use you and stick to it!
too much product - it increases
the chance of smears.

Paint correction can remove swirl marks.

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NATIONAL
MINI MARCOS MkVI

HERITAGE
The unmistakable profile of the Mini
Marcos is virtually unchanged 56 years
after its launch. And thanks to Marcos
Heritage, you can still buy a new one...
Words Martyn Morgan-Jones Photography Gerard Hughes

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 MINI MARCOS MkVI

L aunched in 1965, the Mini

Marcos proved to be just as
effective on the race track as it
was on the road. On its debut
race in 1965 at Castle Combe, it
won outright. Then, at Le Mans in 1966, a
French-run Mini Marcos not only finished
15th, it was the only British manufactured
car to complete the event that year. ‘En
route’ to this stunning result and hitting
IV, driven by Steven Roberts (of Merlin
Motorsports’ fame), took four land speed
records for cars up to 1600cc, namely: the
500 metre, kilometre, half-mile and flying
mile. Impressively, these records still
stand. More recently, in August 2004,
Ollie Howell won the ‘Fastest Mini in the
World’ title at Silverstone.
The Mini Marcos had longevity too, as
it was manufactured (albeit with breaks in
based on the Mini Traveller/Countryman,
reaching its MkV iteration in 1991. When
production ceased, some 1300 examples
had found homes.
APPEALING
The reasons behind the Mini Marcos’
appeal and success are as simple as the car
itself. It was light, tough, handled well, had
good aerodynamics and, provided you
146mph in places, it beat the likes of production, some design changes and didn’t go overboard on the specification, it
Porsche, Ford and Ferrari. Sacré Blue! changes at the helm) until 1995. From the was cheap to build and run.
Also laudable is the fact that in 1977, the MkIV, a 1974 introduction, the car had As with its progenitor, the Mini, this
TransXL International Mini Marcos Mark grown slightly in physical stature as it was pocket-sized perennial is a classless car

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MINI MARCOS MkVI

With such diminutive external

proportions, you wouldn’t expect
the cabin to feel so roomy.

“I felt that the time had arrived

to revive the model”
with a loyal following but even Rory the model, Rory decided to act.
MacMath, the MD of Marcos Heritage “I was getting so much communication
Spares, was surprised at the interest it about the Mini Marcos, I felt that the time
generated, as he says: “Even though the had arrived to revive the model as the
Mini Marcos had been out of production Heritage MkVI,” he recalls.
for quite some time, barely a week went by
without an enquiry.”
Rory, who’s umbilically-linked to
REVIVAL
Revive, not reinvent. A key point. The
Marcos having been factory manager in component car world is strewn with the
the 1970s and 1980s, acquired the rights to corpses of companies that have strayed too
the original Marcos models in 2002. Part far from the original design intent. Then
of this acquisition included the tools, jigs, there’s the thorny issue of complexity.
moulds and intellectual property rights to Despite their best intentions, some
the seemingly evergreen Mini Marcos. So companies tend to over think, making the
back in 2005, prompted by the interest in designs more complex and more difficult
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 Light weight and big
grip make for a very
entertaining drive.

Dash features donor Cooper’s

clocks, but the rest is all Marcos.

and trusted companies. Pat Cuss, also

ex-Marcos, and his company, Fibreglass
Applications, crafts the excellent GRP
to complete, leading to disillusionment. Heritage MkVI form, I ensured that every moulding of the body.
Scan the classifieds for abandoned component, however small, was
projects and you’ll see what I mean. engineered to the highest standards,” Rory STAGE BY STAGE
Rory has adopted a much more explains. “What’s more, I also ensured Crucially, the Heritage MkVI is not
pragmatic approach. Plus, as alluded to, that it stayed true to its Mini roots. And, obtainable as a fully-built car. It is only
the Mini Marcos is not new to him; it’s importantly, it’s still affordable.” available in component form. However, it
been a part of his life for such a long time. Affordable yes... and, as Rory has made is offered in three stages.
If anyone know what makes it tick, he certain, the Heritage MkVI, still very Stage 1 is yours for just £8000. For this,
does. His philosophy behind the model’s much rooted in the original, is a quality you’ll receive a comprehensive build
revival is as refreshingly honest, product. Much of the fabrication is done manual, a bodyshell (pre-drilled to accept
straightforward and as simple as the Mini in-house, all of it to a very high standard, standard Mini subframes) in a non-
Marcos itself. with any work that needs to be coloured gel-coat complete with doors,
“When I revived the Mini Marcos in subcontracted being undertaken by tried tailgate, bonnet and nose panel. Also
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MINI MARCOS MkVI
The Rover Cooper engine has
been tuned to give 78 bhp which
means excellent performance.

“I ensured it stayed true to its Mini

roots, and is still affordable”
included are the windscreen, gasket, and/or refurbished components are
chrome filler strip, fixed rear available from Marcos Heritage Spares.
quarterlights, rear window, gasket, Supporting the kits is an extensive list of
chrome filler strip, and bonnet locks. extras such as walnut or carbon fibre dash,
Stage 2, an extra £3000, provides the special seats with embroidered logos,
headlining, door hinges, alloy window lowering kit, Minilite alloys, special fuel
frames, glass, quarterlights front and rear, tank, front radiator kit and much more.
gaskets, chrome filler strips, glazing The comprehensive manual will guide
rubber, window winders, support frame, you through the build process and in the
weather-strips, steering column drop link, unlikely event of you becoming unstuck,
and facia rail. Stage 3, which is an extra expert Marcos Heritage help is just a
£2000, provides all of the interior trim, phone call away. Worried about the IVA?
soundproofing, and carpets. Well, you needn’t be. The MkVI is
If you don’t fancy painting the bodyshell completely IVA compliant. Marcos
yourself, it’s available in self-coloured gel Heritage also offers a very reasonably
coat in one of six classic hues, from cool priced pre-IVA check-over.
Arctic White through to eye-popping For those intent on motorsport, the
Orange. The cost? Just £350... an absolute competition-orientated MkVI GT could
steal. All prices are plus VAT of course. be just want you need. Available as a base
Any Mini can be used as a donor car, kit for £8250, it includes a specially
any A-Series engine can be fitted, and new lightened/strengthened bodyshell,
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 It may have grown up a little
over the years, but there’s
still no mistaking the Marcos.

laminated windscreen, Perspex windows,

extended arches, and a quick-release front
end. A specially designed MSA-approved
full rollcage is optional.
DEMONSTRATE
Specification-wise, the bright yellow
demonstrator occupies the middle
ground. Based on a 1991 pre-injection
Cooper, it represents a good interpretation
of what can be achieved without having to
break the bank.
So, what’s it like? Well, at a glance it
looks identical to its MkV predecessor,
which is hardly surprising since it uses the
same design of moulds. Look closer
though, and the subtle but effective
differences start to reveal themselves. The
standard of the GRP moulding is top-
notch and the optional extra Perspex
headlight covers, a ‘must-have’, look
fantastic, and there are LED sidelights/
indicators front and rear providing
modern illumination and retro appeal.
Although larger than the original, this
is still a petite car. Yet, the modest exterior The MkVI is still a one donor
proportions belie an interior that is car, keeping builds
surprisingly spacious and airy. There is straightforward and simple.
decent headroom for my 6ft frame,
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 MINI MARCOS KEY DATES Tiny nods to modernity come
MODEL PRODUCTION DATES NUMBER PRODUCED in updated lights and bigger
Mk1 & MkII 1965 - 1966 143 wheels and tyres.
MkIII 1967 - 1973 647
MkIV 1974 - 1975 93
D&H Mini Marcos 1976 - 1981 335
MkV 1991 - 1995 65

The perspex headlight covers are a must...

plenty of legroom, and lots of space behind The donor Cooper’s dry suspension has its arches filled with bespoke 6x13 inch
the seats. Loading access, via the rear been carried over, but uprated with Minilites and grippy 175/50/13 Yokohama
tailgate, which boasts heated glass and gas specially-valved Protech shock absorbers tyres (the original Mini Marcos rolled
struts, is first-rate. and a lowering kit. The MkVI also sticks along on 10 inch rims and 145/10 tyres).
With this type of car it’s all-too-easy to to the original plot in terms of its engine.
‘over-egg’ the mixture in terms of fixtures
and fittings, but the demonstrator, with its
Which, in this case, is a standard 1275
A-plus (lifted from the donor Cooper),
DRIVEN
With good aerodynamics, low weight (the
Marcos Heritage reclining seats, hessian- though fitted with special LCB exhaust Heritage MkVI weighs 65kg less than a
backed carpet, aluminium door furniture, manifold and free-flowing exhaust Mini) and a healthy 78bhp, it’s a spritely
walnut dash, Cooper binnacle and system. The Cooper also donated the performer, well able to keep up with
switches, and glovebox, combines servo-assisted disc/drum brakes, but not modern traffic. Cruising on part-throttle
function and form perfectly. its 12 inch wheels. The demonstrator has the noise levels are quite subdued and
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The slippery shape no doubt
helps reduce wind noise - an alien
concept for most Mini owners!

HERITAGE MkVI DEMONSTRATOR

BODY GRP monocoque, halogen headlights,
Perspex headlight covers, LED front and rear
light clusters.
ENGINE 1275cc A-plus. 1.5 inch SU HIF38,
special LCB exhaust manifold, straight
through exhaust system. Front radiator.
Power: 78bhp
SUSPENSION Rubber cone, Protech shock
absorbers, lowering kit.
TRANSMISSION
“With this type of car it’s all too easy Standard four-speed gearbox.
BRAKES Cooper 8.4 inch front discs and
to ‘over-egg’ the mixture” calipers, standard rear drums, servo.
WHEELS AND TYRES 6x13 inch Minilite alloys
with 175/50R13 Yokohama A539 tyres.
there is an impressive level of tautness and compliant set-up is available. Sporting INTERIOR Walnut dash, Cooper binnacle and
absence of wind noise and rattles. Bury disc/drum brakes engineered for a heavier stalks, Marcos Heritage recliners, inertia reel
the throttle and the SU gulps for all it’s car, it stops on the proverbial sixpence. front belts, DSN brushed aluminium door
worth, the exhaust note deepens, and the To sum up, the Heritage MkVI is a very furniture, hessian-backed carpet set, heated
horizon nears. It’s an intoxicating capable, tactile, and engaging car that rear screen, soundproofed.
experience, and great fun. All-round
visibility is first-rate, making it very easy
to place the car on the road, steering feel is
harks back to a simpler time, and is all the
better for it. With no driver aids, excellent
performance, good economy, dependable CONTACT:
excellent, and the grip generated by the engineering, an intimate connection to Marcos Heritage Spares
50-profile tyres is staggering ... good job the road, and bags of personality, it makes https://rory.uk.com/
the seats are so supportive! The ride is best a very persuasive case for itself. To be sales@rory.uk.com
described as firm, but entirely in-keeping honest, I really didn’t want to hand the 01380 871717
with the car’s character, although a more keys back!
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CODE BREAKING
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BEFORE Getting better performance from the fuel injected Minis

STARTING
E
means entering the world of ECUs and car electronics.
The first rule of working on cars ver since the fuel injected Minis many similar units from other mainstream
and using tools of any kind is appeared in the early 90s, there have motor manufacturers, the Rover MEMs
don’t be stupid. Make sure been attempts to modify them for ECU has always been reluctant to reveal its
personal protective gear – more power. Using traditional tuning secrets to tuners.
goggles, gloves, ear defenders,
masks and a set of overalls - are methods – improving breathing, etc – have James Portman from Rover MEMS
hanging on a hook in your garage always shown good results, but unlike Diagnostic and Remapping offers a range of
and use them wisely.
If you’re working with power “The Rover MEMS ECU has always been
tools, protective gear is essential.
Never attempt to work under a
car without supporting it securely
using suitably strong axle stands.
reluctant to reveal its secrets”
If you haven’t got a fire carburetted engines, there was always a services and tons of free information on his
extinguisher, buy one and keep it clear limit which was difficult to get past. website (rovermems.com). And after
near to hand. The bottom line? If The very reason that had made the fuel exploring various options in tuning his
you’re not completely confident injected Minis so frugal, reliable and able to own and other people’s Minis, he has
of your own ability to complete comply with ever stricter legislation, was developed a reprogrammable ECU for the
any task safely, don’t even start it. also the thing that held it back in the power later MPI. Work is still progressing on a
Leave it to the experts. stakes. Electronic control of the fuelling modified ECU for the earlier SPi cars.
and injection was via an ECU, and unlike To tune the injection engine, it’s
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ECUs have been present in manycars for

decades now, but are still seen by many as a
dark art. From the outside, there reallyis very
little to see...
important to understand what the ECU does
and why. “Basically, the SPI and MPI Mini
ECUs control the ignition timing and fuel
injection in order to run the engines,” James
says. “Arguably the most important sensor
which the ECU uses is the crank position
sensor. This tells the ECU whether the engine
is turning, and what position the engine is
currently in eg piston one is at top dead
centre. This information is needed so that the
ECU can inject fuel and also fire the ignition
at the correct times.”
The SPI cars have a distributor in order to
send ignition to the correct cylinder – there is
no timing adjustment to be had out of the
distributor on these cars, it simply chooses
which cylinder, and the precise timing is
down to the ECU. The JDM and MPI cars use
a wasted-spark system which has two coils
inside a coil pack. For every revolution of the ...but once the cover is removed, you get some idea ofthe complexity of these units. It’s
engine, a spark is sent to two cylinders at the really not a place to be for the inexperienced layperson.

Data is stored on various data chips on the The two parallel rows of points down the On the rearof the board, all of the soldered
board, and depending on the type ofECU, centre of the board are when the new joints are clearly visible. These need to be
this can be modified, replaced or simply expansion board will be joined to, which accessed so the modifications can be made
rewritten with new data. requires some precision work. and new components added,
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Above and below, with the new header pin

units soldered into place, the ECU is ready
for the next stage of the process.

The solder in the holes needs to be carefully drilled out so the new pins can be inserted and
soldered into place.
same time. One of those cylinders will be fully is about to open the intake valve, but not ECUs can run in “closed loop” mode which
compressed, full of an air/fuel mixture and which cylinder. This does not matter since it uses the lambda sensor to detect the air/fuel
this cylinder will fire. The other cylinder will is throttle body injection, the air/fuel mixture ratio, the ECU can then adjust slightly to add
have just finished expelling its burned will just be dragged in by whichever cylinder or remove fuel in order to achieve the desired
mixture out of the exhaust port, so there is no is on the intake stroke. ratio. If it is constantly having to adjust fuel
harm setting off a spark in that cylinder. The one way then it will use the fuel trims to
wasted spark system allows the use of two COOL IT “remember” that the engine always seems to
coils rather than having to run four coils. The ECUs also use the coolant and intake air want a bit more or less fuel than is normal. On
The MPI cars also have a cam sensor in temperature sensors in order to make a modified engine this will likely still work for
order to determine exactly which piston is compensations for cold start/warmup as well the most part, and adjust the fuel accordingly.
about to open its intake valve, this means that as slight differences in air temperature. The issue is that closed loop only operates
the ECU knows which of the two injectors to Differences in coolant and air temperature during part throttle and lower RPMs. Once
fire. Newer cars using port and direct affect the amount of fuel needed to run the you go full throttle the ECU falls back to
injection operate in this way, although the engine properly – more fuel is needed while preset fuelling tables.
MPI only has two intake runners and two the engine is cold, also more fuel is needed for Without modifying or remapping the ECU
injectors which is slightly different. Each colder air although this has less of an effect. there is no getting away from this – you get
injector provides fuel for two cylinders. One of the big issues when trying to extract the amount of fuel that Rover decided you
Since the SPI cars only have a crank sensor, more power from the fuel injected A-series is should get at a certain RPM/manifold
the ECU only knows that one of the cylinders related to the fuelling control. The standard pressure. On modified cars this likely ends up
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leaner than is desired in some areas, and too James uses the example of installing a high This upgrade keeps the car close to
rich in other areas. performance camshaft. “This can cause quite standard, and no rewiring or adaptor looms
Accepted (and often repeated) wisdom a large ‘shift’ of the main power band towards are needed. It’s also easy to write the ECU file
states that with the standard ECU and higher RPMs. Using a stock ECU on this back to standard at any point. “Stock ECUs
injection, extracting any more than 80 bhp is would end up with the engine running richer have already had teams of people working on
tricky whatever other modifications have than desired at lower RPMs, and leaner than and testing them in all sorts of situations eg
been made. “I have heard different figures desired at high RPMs. You can’t just mask cold weather, cold start, closed loop fuelling,
thrown around about the limits of power on that by raising the fuel pressure, you will end etc and these can all be difficult to get right
the standard ECU, as well as some varying up even richer at the low RPMs – that is even with aftermarket ECUs,” he says.
numbers given about what is the best air/fuel if you do manage to correct the fuelling at the
ratio (AFR) to run at,” James says. “The short higher end of the rev range.” TAKE BACK CONTROL
version is that once you start modifying the He points out that increasing fuel pressure The great news is that with the modified ECU
engine then you will likely throw the AFR off could be viewed as a band-aid solution that fitted, anyone can make adjustments to the
at least in some operating ranges. People are some might be happy with, but it may cause mapping of the ECU. This will require some
basically just working blind and seeing how it issues come MoT time on the emissions test. simple tools and a degree of confidence. “For
“Once you start modifying the engine, then DIY tuning, the main thing that anyone could
use in order to check their fuelling is a
you will likely throw the AFR off” wideband lambda controller with either a
gauge or logging capability,” he says. “There
are some kits with a ‘narrowband’ output
goes. I think the saving grace is that the James has been putting his own which you can feed into the stock ECU in
A-series seems to be quite resilient, as well as experiences and knowledge into producing order to keep it running normally. Using the
having a conservative stock tune on the ECU, new alternatives for fuel injected Minis. “I wideband sensor means that you get a very
there is a lot of ignition timing left out.” wanted to work towards other solutions for precise view of the air/fuel ratio – you could
“If you had a perfectly standard car and Mini (and other Rover) owners, to allow them either drive or take the car to a rolling road
adjusted the fuel pressure slightly, the AFR to either do small map changes (remaps) or to and see what it is.”
would be slightly raised or lowered equally provide alternate full ECUs at some point. “This can be done on completely standard
across the whole operating range, this is the Many people have made slight modifications cars or modified ones, it doesn’t matter.
least-bad situation. If you have done some to their car and will only want/need to correct Using this information, someone could
mods to the engine then the efficiency of the the fuel and timing slightly, without getting update their own fuelling tables until the AFR
engine will not just improve by a certain into setting up an entire aftermarket ECU – ends in the desired range.”
percentage across the whole range of RPM my ECU upgrade addresses that need, “For my own supercharged Mini’s fuelling I
and MAP, it will increase in some places but currently for the ‘2J’ ECUs which are found in used a wideband kit like this and took logs
decrease in others,” he adds. the MPI Mini and some other VVC Rovers.” onto a computer, then adjusted the fuel table

To preserve all of the original data, a backup

is then taken ofthe secondary memory chip.
Using the new connections, it’s now possible to take a backup of the original ECU using BDM This holds data forthings like the
- Background Debug Mode. immobiliser code and fuel adaptations.
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The RoverMEMS Daignostic and Remapping For the MEMS 2J - the ECU used in the MPi -
website is apcked with a wealth of free James offers a free-to-download map
information and advice. editor on his website which...

This is the data retrieved from the BDM

process. This is the original code put onto
the ECU at the factory and is kept just in case
the original map needs to be reloaded.
after reviewing the logs. Once I took it to a
dyno for a final check and some power runs, it
was spot on.”
When it comes to setting the ignition ... translates the rawdata into a far more And just to give you some idea of what it
timing, care has to be taken. “There are things understandable format, showing the data in looks like, this is the raw map data. It needs
like knock sensors/headphones you can use in a 3D form. some experience to decode.
order to get into the tuning of ignition timing,
but I would normally steer DIY tuners away
from that, “ James says. “You could also get a
car tuned by a professional, but I would just
comment that a lot of new-age tuners rely
heavily on the knock sensors on newer cars,
and may not be well versed in tuning using
the old methods. So be careful about who you
choose and make it very clear that you do not
have a knock sensor.”
James is continuing to work on a
reprogrammable ECU for the SPi but it does
present its own unique set of problems. “The
data on the SPi ECUs is actually ‘baked’ into
the CPU at the factory. It has protection in
place to stop you from being able to read it, it’s
almost impossible to get a backup of the
original code,” he explains. “There is also no
kind of BDM (Background Debug Mode) or
debug tool in order to investigate what code is
running or to take a backup of the data chip.”
“I have got an ECU from a Turbo 620 which This shows the main ignition advance table, calculated from manifold pressure vs RPM. The
is a very slightly different version of the ECU far right column would be a full throttle run - reaching 24 degrees advance at 6500 rpm.
which the SPi Minis use, but this one has an
external data chip which I can take a backup ECU case, and act as a direct replacement for of kit, but it is very much DIY and would need
of. It may be possible to use this file along the standard ECUs,” he explains. “This is a lot of input and work from the end user. But
with a modified SPi Mini ECU in order to based on the ‘Speeduino’ project which is an the benefit is that the cost would be more like
give a remappable ECU. Although it is not open source/DIY ECU project. If I get this £300 as opposed to £1,000 for the current
ideal, it would be much better using an SPI working then I would make everything aftermarket ECUs available.”
Mini ECU file.” available for free, for people experienced with We’ll look forward to hearing more about
“I am working on making a full custom soldering iron to make their own ECU. I the project as it develops. For now, visit
ECU board which would drop into an old might be able to make it available as some sort rovermems.com for more information.
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ESTATE RESTRAINTS as the subject.
I’ve owned a Clubman
Estate (Italian export
spec) forsome years. It
unfortunatelyhas no rear seat
belts so I can’t take any children
with me in it.
In the May Mini Magazine
(Issue 314), on page 39, the
Clubman in the On The Job
feature has rearthree-point seat
belts. Is this so? Where are the
rest of the anchoring points and
what has been done (drilling,
welding...) to use them? Best
regards from Germany.
Wolfgang
The subject of rear seat
belts in Mini Estates has
been well explored down the
years (as you pointed out). Joe
Hipkins’ Estate is a work in
progress and how we pictured it
may not be how the car finally
“Whatever the solution, it usually compromises the rear
takes to the road.
As has been pointed out
seat and the way it can be folded”
before, there are two major points to mount lap belts, while We have seen three point enough strength to the
issues when trying to equip thethe last cars were adapted to belts fitted using structural structure. We’re pretty sure that
back seat of any Mini Estate with
take three point belts. Secondly, steelwork taken from other cars, whatever the solution, it usually
seat belts. Firstly, unlike manyof
there is nothing above waist while others have had custom compromises the rear seat and
the saloons, there are no seat level in the Estate with enough rear rollcages fitted to the way it can be folded, etc.
belt fixings of any type in thestructural integrity to fit a accommodate shoulder height Occupant safety is a specialist
rear – many saloons at least had
mounting point to. mounting points and add field, and we’d be wary to advise
manifold and exhaust etc. That sounds like a but high cam lift.
In the meantime, I’m going realistic target if you There are several
to have to remove the engine plan to stick with the standard camshafts on the market
to deal with a worn out clutch injection setup but yes, it’s which have been designed
and suspected oil leaks. With definitely worth changing the for use with the injection
my future plans in mind, is it cam. Getting the best from the engine. The Swiftune SW5
worth changing the camshaft modifications you’ve listed does seem to be the go-to
whilst the engine is out? I will require something more choice of the last few years,
want to get the best from the than the standard injection and has been proven to be a
CAM INJECTION engine (which I’ve been told is spec camshaft and there are great performer in
I own a 1996 Cooper around 80 bhp) while still lots of great alternatives on everything from 850s to big
and when finances using the standard injection. I the market. bore engines, with carbs or
allow, I’m planning to fit a don’t want to lose any We wouldn’t prioritise high injection. The Piper BP255
Stage 3 tuning kit which will reliabilty or flexibility. lift rockers as these high- also comes highly
include a modified cylinder Is it worth fitting something torque cams can make them recommended. Either will
head with bigger valves, like the SW5-07B camshaft? redundant. These cams have give superior performance to
roller rockers, performance Terry short duration, low overlap the standard cam.

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EXPERT Tech
DRAFTY A-series, and unless yours has
My Mini engine is already been upgraded, a new
1000cc and I am exhaust manifold as the
thinking of fitting a Dellorto standard 998 manifolds are
twin carb to it. Would this cast as one piece – remove
overfuel the engine and if so, the inlet and the exhaust
what modifications would be manifold comes with it… You’ll
needed to make it run? I also also need a throttle linkage
have a Nikki carb which could and cable suitable for your car.
be used but I hear these can When you ask whether the
be troublesome. carb would overfuel, it would
Charlie depend on how it was set up.
With the correct chokes, jets they’re the perfect choice. But They were a twin choke,
We’re guessing that and emulsion tubes, there’s no if you’re building your 998 for downdraft design. They had
you’ve bought a doubt that it would give good road use only and the a smaller primary choke
sidedraft, twin choke carb, performance and fuel modifications are limited, you which was designed to give
such as a DHLA. These carbs economy. But unless you’ve may find the standard SU – frugal low speed
look like and operate in a built the engine to a albeit fitted with a new needle performance, with the
similar way to the more particularly high state of tune, – is all that you need. SUs are secondary choke coming
familiar Weber DCOE. Both we’d question whether it was great carburettors and in as the throttle was opened
types of carburettor are truly necessary. because of the way they work, to give better performance
superb instruments, and are You tend to only see are well suited to a massive at higher revs.
easy to rebuild and set up, sidedraft carburettors used on range of engine applications. When new, they were
thanks to parts still being highly tuned engines for a Nikki is a Japanese noted for their reliability, but
readily available. reason. If the only concern is carburettor maker and the as they’re all getting on a bit,
To fit the carb to your squeezing every last ounce of model marketed for the Mini and spares are hard to come
engine, you’re going to need power from a given capacity, was a popular aftermarket by, they might not be the
an inlet manifold for the and money is not an issue, option in the 70s and 80s. best choice.

on a solution. Not only are the

engineering challenges
“Just because Minis are small, it doesn’t make them
significant, any successful
solution would no doubt mean
cheap, especially when it comes to bodywork”
significant changes to the panel is good. If you want to be sure of a rust vehicle-registration/rebuilt-
structure of the shell. Even if this Do you think this is a good free Mini, the new BMH shells vehicles for more information.
is to make it stronger, any way to restore a Mini? And is are a great option. And as you’re Bear in mind that even with a
changes of this type would no there anylegal implications using a new component that brand new shell, you will still
doubt be frowned upon by with reshelling a car? Will the basically comes from the have to budget for prep and
insurers, licensing bodies and Cooper need to go through an original manufacturer – all the paint which is never a cheap
road worthiness inspectors. IVA type test on completion shells are produced from factory process. And once the Mini is
before it can legallyreturn to tooling and assembled on the complete, make sure every last
THE HARD SHELL the road? original jigs – there are no legal inch of it is well protected with
I’m going to restore my George issues. Visit www.gov.uk/ cavity wax and rust
1994 Cooper and the
body shell is in a bad way. I’ve Just because Minis are
had a few quotes on replacing small, it doesn’t make
the rusted panels and preparing them cheap, especiallywhen it
it for paint, but the figures from comes to bodywork. It’s an old
both specialists and regular design and it’s complex, so to
bodyshops have been carry out work on the shell to a
astronomical. I don’t have the good standard takes a lot of time
skills to do the work myself. and skill, and is therefore
I’m now considering the expensive. Also, as we see
option of replacing the body month after month in our
with a brand new one from feature stories, many shells now
British Motor Heritage. I believe need a lot of work and panels to
it will work out cheaper than get them back into good
restoring the existing shell, and condition. It’s easy to see how
I will at least know that every the costs rapidly add up.
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JUST ADD WATER love to tell you how Minis or discarded –
My 1988 Mini 998cc is always break down at the first they’re not the
determined to leave sight of water. It’s true that nicest looking
me stranded. Most of the Minis can be prone to this things and the early
time, it’s brilliant – nippy and problem as the distributor sits ones can make
reliable. But when there’s at the front of the engine just access to the
any hint of rain, it starts to behind the grille. This means it distributor even
stutter. A big puddle or a can soaked in the rain and can more tricky. If yours
proper downpour, and it cuts short out. But there are a few is missing, replace
out. It’s particularly bad if easy fixes to minimise the risk it, preferably with the later will seal them with a
there’s spray coming off of the engine cutting out. type which is still available waterproof covering. In an
other vehicles. Originally, your car would from good Mini specilaists. emergency breakdown
Everyone says this is a have been fitted with an Almost make sure all wires situation, spraying a light oil
common Mini problem, but ignition shield – early types to the distributor, the (such as WD40) on to the
no-one seems to have a cure were a smallish square plastic distributor cap and HT leads ignition parts will have the
for it. It’s embarrassing at tray which sat directly behind (the ones that go to the spark same effect but will only be a
best, but downright the grille, later ones fix to two plugs) are in perfect condition. temporary cure, as it will
dangerous at its worst. tabs on the rocker cover bolts Finally, get hold of a spray can soon get washed off with a
Andrew and one at the gearbox level of ignition sealant. This should few heavy soakings.
by the starter motor, and be sprayed all over the Do this, and you will have
Ask any non-Mini cover the whole front of the distributor and associated nothing to fear from a drop
person, and they’ll engine. These tend to get lost parts (including the coil) and of rain…

treatments. It’s the onlyway to

protect your investment and
“Corrosion will no doubt have caused pitting
keep your Mini looking good for
many years to come.
on the walls of the cylinder”
been stored in appalling inside will fail. If it gets too bad it can seriously
CLUTCHED conditions. But they might be If the slave cylinder is the damage carpets and the
My 1989 has been worth checking anyway. culprit, replace it. For what they paintwork on your floors. We
standing forthe best part We would be most likely to cost, it’s not worth the hassle. speak from experience!
of a year (for obvious reasons…). point the finger at the clutch Sadly, if the fluid has caused As for preventing it happening
Last weekend, I decided to get slave cylinder. Hydraulic fluid is corrosion in the slave cylinder, it again, change the fluid regularly.
the Mini out of hibernation and hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs may have also done the same Brake and clutch fluid changes
ready for the MoT. moisture from the air. This inside the master cylinder as are on service schedules for a
With a new battery fitted, the moisture can build up swiftly, well. A good sign of imminent reason. Also, even if you’re not
engine started first time but I particularly if the car is used failure is dropping fluid levels in taking the car out, it makes
can’t get the car to move – the infrequently – the warmth from the reservoir, and if you touch sense to run it up to temperature
clutch pedal is stuck firm and the engine on a regularly used where the push rod joins the once in a while. This keeps
refuses to move. Any ideas what car will go some way to keeping pedal (at the point of the much everything circulating, and helps
might have gone wrong? Is the worst effects of this at bay. hated clevis pin…), you may find to prevent seals and rubbers
there anything I could have This is the reason why brake/ that fluid is leaking down onto it. from perishing.
done to prevent this happening clutch fluid degrades, and why
when the car was in storage? you should change it on a
Dan regular basis.
Water inside the clutch system
The most likely cause of will obviously cause corrosion
your ‘stuck’ pedal is most and this may be what is causing
likely to be a seized slave the piston inside the slave
cylinder, but before we get to cylinder to stick. After running
that, it might be worth checking the engine for a while and gently
a few other things. The clutch pressing down on the clutch
lever and the plunger it acts on pedal, the combination of the
– the part with a large nut on the heat and pressure may just free
end in the centre of the clutch off the cylinder. But, bear in
cover – may have seized in mind, that corrosion will no
place. It’s unlikely to have doubt have also caused pitting
happened over such a relatively on the walls of the cylinder,
short time, even if the Mini had which in turn will mean the seals
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Tech PROJECT GT

BUILDING FOR POWER

With all parts back from machining, the Downton’s engine comes together.
Words Gerard Hughes
Photography Gerard Hughes/Courtesy BHPerformance

I t’s been a long road with the Downton

GT project. We’d always planned it be
a cosmetic refresh, albeit involving a
full strip down and respray. But the
mechanicals all appeared to be in fine
irregularly worn crank, an unevenly
machined centre main cap and strap,
and a worn out camshaft and followers.
Nothing that couldn’t be rectified by a
visit to the machine shop, and a
inch of endfloat. Whether it was like that
with the other cam, I don’t know because
we never looked at that – you could
check the endfloat when you’re stripping
it down but when the cam’s knackered,
fettle, and we believed that beyond shopping trip... you’re just wasting time – you know that
cleaning and a coat of paint, they’d be Reassembly started well. “There were it’s not going back in. But other than
good to go again. no issues with the bottom end,” Ben that, it’s all gone together perfect.”
The engine had other ideas though. from BHPerformance explains. “The The new cam, a Swiftune SW5, has
“It’s worth ordering as part of the kit - been dialled in using the vernier duplex
timing gear at 107 degrees at full lift on
cam, followers, valve springs and oil pump” number one inlet valve. “A lot of people
just put the dial gauge on top of the push
rod on top of the follower, and use the
And despite careful storage, on restart, only issue we did find was the cam – it weight of the push rod and the cam
our sprits soon sunk to same level as the didn’t have any endfloat in it. That’s follower to make sure it definitely drops
rapidly diminishing oil pressure. Since unusual, you should always have some it, but I don’t do it like that,” says Ben. “I
then, the car has been in the capable end float in it. It’s controlled by a shim always put all the valve gear on, the
hands of the team at BHPerfomance. washer and then the pulley. But in this rocker arms on and I actually use the top
Initial diagnosis of the oil pressure issue case, it’s not a standard pulley, it’s a of the valve because at least then you’ve
revealed a loose oil pump, but once the vernier. So we checked the shim, and got the spring loading of the valve to
engine was in bits, other problems were then we had to machine a little bit off the make sure it definitely pushes it down.
soon identified. These included an back of the pulley. We’ve now got .003 And while you’re at it, you can actually
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check your valve lift at TDC and
compare that against what your cam
should be in the book.”
With the Downton engine, on
stripdown, we discovered quite a few
issues so it’s natural that Ben might be
even more cautious than normal. “So
you’ve got the rocker arms fitted and if
you haven’t got the specified valve lift,
you have to ask yourself why?
Sometimes, someone may have
machined something on the rocker posts
and they’re at the wrong height, so all
your valve lift is out. Thankfully, with
this, it was all bang on.”
HEART OFTHE MATTER
The oil pump, the cause of all the
trouble, has also received very close
attention. A new unit was ordered from
Swiftune at the same time as the cam. In place of the Kent CMD266, the Downton now has a Swiftune SW5 camshaft which will
“It’s worth ordering as part of the kit so give the Mini a much betterspread of usable power.
we ordered a cam, followers, valve
springs and oil pump all at the same
time. We always strip the oil pumps, not
matter where they come from to make
sure there’s nothing in there. We put a
bit of oil round them and make sure it
turns freely. Sometimes an oil pump can
be a bit tight so we fill them up with
grease and then slowly turn them up on
a drill, which can bed the pump in if it’s
a bit tight. You then strip them down
and clean it all out, and you’ll find that
you’ve mated all the gears and faces
together. If they’re loose and they turn
nicely, there’s no need to do that. It tends
to depend on the brand of the pump.”
When it came to fitting the pump, Ben
made sure to order new bolts to go with
it. There still doesn’t seem to be any
obvious reason why the pump should
have worked loose, so it’s belt and braces
when it came to refitting.
The water pump was also showing its It’s not just the camshaft which came from Swiftune, all associated parts were ordered with it
age, Ben saying that it was crusted up including followers, valve springs and the oil pump.

One change to the spec was to fit double Freshly assembled bottom end. Note Cylinderbores were in good condition and
valve springs. These help prevent valve material removed from both the crank webs only needed honing to be ready for service.
bounce at higher rpm. and big end caps during balancing process. New piston rings have been fitted.
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With the cam fitted, it was time to fi the newoil pump. Ben had The Downton has been rubbing shoulders with a variety of road and
stripped and checked it, and used newbolts to secure it. race cars at BHPerfomance.

Oil feed pipe is missing - the carhad been

fitted with on oil coolerbut there has been
debate overwhether this was necessary.
inside. For the price of a good quality
pump, it would have been foolish not to
fit a new one at this stage. “We haven’t
found any more horror stories to be fair
but we have gone through everything,”
Ben continues.
“We need a few more bits – you know,
you find those things when you’re
refitting an engine,” says Ben with a
laugh. “So we need a clutch pipe and an
oil feed pipe.” The Downton originally
had an oil cooler fitted, and had been on
quite lengthy and complicated high
pressure hoses so that it could sit at
gearbox height, by the pulleys. Ben was
keen to get rid of these pipes and tidy up
the install, but since the rebuild and
The clutch and flywheel had been balanced with the rest of the rotating assembly so we’re knowing more about how Will intends
looking forward to a supersmooth A-series! to use the car, he’s not that keen to fit an
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On torquing up, Ben found that there was no

endfloat on the cam. After double checking,
it was found that vernier was to blame.

When timing, Ben prefers to fullyassemble

The cam has been timed in at 107 degrees as per the spec. The vernier allows much more the valve train and put the dial gauge direct
accurate cam timing, compared with the standard type. onto the top of the valve itself.
oil cooler at all. “I don’t really know why
it had an oil cooler really,” he says, “On a
road car they can be a bit much as you
don’t really get any oil temperature,
which can be bad. If you’re going to take
it on the track, then yes, fit an oil cooler
but for road use, I wouldn’t really
recommend putting one on. The engine
oil won’t come up to temperature, and
when the oil’s not hot, it can lead to
increased wear.”
ROCK ‘N’ ROLLER
Next stage for Ben is to get the car
running and onto the rollers, where it
will be set up to run in. This may not be
as straightforward as it sounds as the car
has been fitted with a new distributor Measuring the valve lift carefully and comparing it agains the cam spec can give a clear
and twin carbs, so it will be a case of indication of the condition of the rockergearis and whetherit has been modified.
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There had been newcomponents added to

the engine before the oil pump trouble. ...and a brand newset of HS4s. Neither had been set up on the engine, so it will be
These had included a 123 distributor... interesting to see what kind of powerthe engine makes on the rollers.

The engine bay will receive a final tidy up Fully assembled (minus the oil pipe), the The facility to tilt the engine while refitting
once the engine is run in and has had it’s engine was readyto be refitted. Always makes clearing the bulkhead crossmember
final set up on the dyno. easier ifyou have a hoist... that much easier, hence the strap positions.
starting from scratch for Ben. It will be
interesting to see how the process works,
so we’ll hopefully be following it in the
next installment. “Will can then have
the car back and he can run it in then,”
says Ben. “It won’t take a lot of running
in as it hasn’t had pistons, so a couple of
hundred miles just to get it bedded
down. Then he can drop it back and
we’ll set it up fully.”
One lesson we have learnt from this is
to never take an engine for granted –
regardless of how well it ran when it was
removed, or how carefully or for how
long it was stored out of the car. If alarm
bells hadn’t rang at that initial startup, a
few miles down the road we would have
been looking at a scrap engine. As it is,
money has been spent but we now know
exactly what we’ve got, and what we can
hope for in terms of longevity and
performance. We can’t wait to see how it BHPerformance specialises in setting up all kinds ofroad and race cars, classic and more
does on the rolling road. modern on the dyno. We’ll look forward to them working their magic on the Downton...
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A great place to be with bags of character,
but the seats are fragile. They’re not going
to cope with many more journeys...

Gerard Hughes
Editor
MINI LIFE Been into
Minis foras long as I can
remember. Worked on the
first issues of Mini
Magazine in 1996, and was
editor from 1997 to 2001.
Never been too far away
from Minis, the scene or
the magazine.
MINI SPEC Standard
1969 Riley Elf with lots of
rust, split seats and mostly
functioning mechanicals.
GTM Rossa with MG Metro
1275cc engine. Been in
long term storage so in
needs lots of work.

Tripping
MINIS OWNED
Quite a fewover the
years including a MkI
1275GT, van, several
estates, Status 365
and many cheap and
cheerful saloons.
The Elf needs to get back on the road
A s far as my fleet goes, 2020
was when time stood still.
With my lockup being a fair
few miles away and across a county
border, getting time to work on the
engine is an absolute gem, and it
will purr along quite happily.
My plan has always been to drive
and enjoy the Elf. I’ve been there
before where you start to pick at a
New stereo, positive earth car. Oops.
a few road miles appeared to have
rattled off paint and rusty flakes
leaving obvious cracks and holes.
cars was tricky enough between rusty scab, and before you know it, They’re in non-structural panels so
lockdowns and movement the car is in a thousand pieces, yes, they could be made safe with
restrictions. Actually driving them you’re on the phone ordering every gaffer tape, but that’s a scruffy step
was mission impossible. As a result, body panel available and you spend too far.
work on the GTM progressed the next three/five/ten years Being typically time poor, I know
slowly, and for the most part, the Elf restoring it. As much as I love even a few localised repairs and a
just hibernated under its cover. working on them, I really want to touch in on the paint is going to
The previous summer, we’d spend more time behind the wheel take months of spare time, and the
enjoyed a few road trips – most than lying underneath it. summer days are already rapidly
notably up to Himley Hall – in the With all that said, a few areas ticking by. It might be time to
recently re-MoT’d Elf. It’s a scruffy which escaped the MoT tester’s actually hand the car over, and let
old thing, but I think that’s a attention last time may not pull the someone else do a bit of the dirty
massive part of its charm. The 998 same trick off twice, particularly as work for me for once…
To do list Can’t ignore the holes anymore. Something needs to be done. Engine is a sweet one. Best left well alone and enjoyed.
1. Assess just
how much work
the Elf needs.
2. Get a quote...?

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Seatbelt harness bar has been welded
in across the back of the cockpit.

Tim Harber
Contributor
www.minimail.co.uk
MINI LIFE Driven them
since 1967 and started a
business around them in
London in 1977. Moved to
the countryside in 1989 to
allow more space to fit
cars and familyin. Started
racing in 2002 (aged 52).
Have raced Mighty Minis
but have concentrated on
Historics since 2010.
MINI SPEC 1961 Racer is
re-shelled test-bed-come-
toy with 7 port motor at
present. Mini Super. Spare
back-up for 65 racer. 1965

Three weeks to go...

1293 racer is FIA Appendix
K spec. Woody. Was wife’s
daily driver for 7 years now
resting. 1971 Biota. Mini-
based sports car waiting to
be fettled. Freestyle
buggy. Looking for new
home
MINIS OWNED
Time is running out to prepare the Biota for its first outing.
N
1961 Racer
1962 Mini Super
1965 Historic Racer ot having the standard Mini- By cutting out all of the brackets that’s how the upper belts are
1967 WoodyEstate
1971 Biota based product throws up lots for the original seat and belts it left a anchored; wrapped around a bar and
Freestyle buggy of challenges with frame to attach things to but not going back on themselves. Trouble is
countdown to its first hillclimb much width (like a Caterham). My getting in there to weld round the
outing three weeks away. The rear two welding friends were called upon back, never mind not setting the
suspension needed setting up again to fabricate something. body on fire. Fortunately he was that
as a lot of negative was apparent. First we got the seat in but the adept, he did it and we could carry on
Sorted with the adjustable brackets. mounting of the belts presented a planning the interior.
The brake pedal had seized on the problem as there’s not much Steering wheel next: I had an old
pivot shaft – pig of a job on a substantial tubing in the rear of the MOMO wheel to fit. It’s a bit of a task
standard car but readily accessible on car. So without removing fibreglass getting in such a tight hole with my
the plastic one. Still needed to weld a bodywork from steel frame , my bodily flexibility so I looked at quick
bar on it to remove. Sorted. helper came up with the idea of a bar release bosses. Competition bosses
The original seat and seat belt right behind the seat. On my racers are £100- 200. Now, if you’re a tight
consists of a sheet of ally and a bit of a
lap belt – you’re sort of wedged in. So With the forecast looking ominous, fitting the
having seen what solid scenery there hood and sidescreens was a vital job.
is at hillclimbs. I elected for a
competition seat and full harness.
To do list Luckily I had a seat I acquired some
years ago and kept, and I had the
1. Get ready for big harness out of my historic car to play
day (now tomorrow!) with while I waited eight weeks for a
2. Take waterproofs new one to come.
ad nauseam I have to admit that my view of
(raining loads) what might be acceptable for road-
going cars at hillclimbs was a bit of
guesswork as different clubs have
different approaches, so I was going
on “sensible but not OTT" approach.
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Final adjustments were made MOMO steering wheel
to the radius arm brackets. has been revived.

ed
Seized pedal shaft needon...
a little persuasi

there's still
Despite the tweaks, the
New seat in slightly negative camber at rear.
more supportive than
the factory originals.

“It seems to be OK - not perfect

but not dangerous”
arse like me you look at what’s for the steering wheel I had on my
available cheaper. Ebay offers a historic racer, despite it famously
couple of cheap ones; one design at being moaned at by Barrie Williams
£15 including delivery and one about (see YouTube) for not having any
a pound more, so throwing caution padding on the spokes where they
to the winds I ordered one of each. meet the wheel.
One, you push a button in and turn It was very old when we fitted it ten
the wheel to release (sounds a bit like years ago when we built the car. Nine
asking for trouble) and the other years of twiddling it wore the
looking awfully like the £100 ones covering to excess and I had put it on
which involve pulling up a collar and one side. But my super-technical-
balls settling into a groove to lock in perfectionist chum Mark at Jacob
place. Tried this and it seems to be ok Engineering took it and his lady did a
– not perfect but not dangerous. wonderful job of recovering it and it
Then the icing on the cake arrived in time to get fitted to add
appeared. I have to admit a soft spot that little something.
 Our Minis

Keith Calver
Contributor
MINI LIFE Started out as
‘a hand with the spanners’
to my cousin Peter who’d
just started racing in Mini
Miglias. Spent fortunes at
Mini Spares Centre
building a couple of
Miglias before joining the
company for 5 years.
During my ‘Mini Life’I’ve
had everything on the
road from bog standard
850s to Monstrous 1600s
and everyconceivable
variation you can imagine
in between. But have
steered clear of all things
electronically controlled
as yet.

From tiny acorns...

MINI SPEC Clubman
shell undergoing a serious
diet. Latest engine spec
will be 1330cc. Special
crankshaft, billet steel con
rods, CSTcast pistons.
Cam will be latest
generation race cam, large
diameter cam followers
Keith’s continuing to find more bodges on his Clubman Estate
H
for reliability and accuracy
of valve timing. New
venturi-spec cylinder aving got most of the front had had a ‘full refurb’, should I have on with stripping out the whole rear
head, 1.4:1 ratio solid steel
CST rockers. Clubby Estate end sorted out, including been surprised? suspension and brakes. Removing
roadywill be a 1218cc unit fitting stainless steel braided I had been trying to ignore the the brake drums revealed the first
with fully modified CST brake hoses, I decided to fit the rear build up of crud around the radius major obstacle in such a job… the
cylinder head and latest
high-torque cam. Mini 30 pair. Lordy. Digging the joints out arm ends, but dealing with the rear adjusters were well and truly
will have fully re-built from the corroded mess corroded brake pipe/hose joints seized. Deep joy. Some while later,
standard engine with Cst having prized the drums off,
flat top pistons, CST surrounding them was the fore- kept drawing my attention to it.
refurbed 12G295 head and
Cooper 997 cam.
runner of way more work than With the knowledge of how severely corroded brake back plates
anticipated. But then considering appalling everything else had been were revealed.
MINIS OWNED the state of the rest of this car that on this car, I bit the bullet and got The radius arms were
1275 GT Racer surprisingly easy to remove, but
1990 City then there was an abundance of
1985 Ol’ Red misdirected grease everywhere, and
Mini 30 fasteners not properly tightened up.
An eye-opener as every other
fastener I had encountered thus far
Drum removal revealed very.
corroded brake back plates
To do list
1. Keep working
through the car.
2. Buy some
quality spares...

Accumulated cack around the radius

arm ends was not encouraging for a
supposedly fully restored car.

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Radius arms removed,
outlook not promising.

“Misdirected grease everywhere and

fasteners not properly tightened”
was done up to shear and back a flat! Having shed heaps of old spares in
Removed from the car and on the my various moves over the years has
bench, a bit of a clean up revealed severely depleted my used parts
quite severe wear on the outer ends stock. So I am faced with a ‘robbing
of the radius arms. Peter to pay Paul’ situation. More on
A bit of a n off
Fitting the radius arm pins in that next time around. revealed significaclea
nt r
place with the thrust washers fitted
on the inner ends (the ones that of the radius arm wea
end.
All compounded by
weren’t broken – I know...) had the worn/broken radius arm
outer shaft shoulder ends sticking and thrust washers.
out past the radius arm ends. Great.
Fully floating radius arms.
The cost of sorting this
supposedly complete refurbished
Clubby Estate is starting to irritate
me somewhat. But then I only have
myself to blame. I must have been
wearing the biggest, thickest, most
heavily rose tinted glasses when I
first saw this car, and fell in to deep
desire for no more reason that it was
a Clubby Estate in Java Green with
decent Minilite-style 12 inch rims
and attractive arch extensions.
 Our Minis
Looks like new metal!
Last big push involved
bringing the passenger
side up to the same
level as the offside.

Pete Hunter
Guest writer
MINI LIFE Pete comes
from a family of Mini
owners, and has been
involved with the scene
for a long time, being a
founder member of the
Hilltop Minis club.
MINI SPEC 1963 Mini
850. Pete’s owned the
Mini for many years and
took it off the road around
a decade ago to restore it,
quickly stripping it down
to a bare shell. When the
shell had to be moved
outside, the project
stalled.

The Last Leg

MINIS OWNED
1963 MkI Mini

Has Pete actually finished the welding marathon on the MkI…?

L ast month I didn’t really get to
spend much time in my garage,
but luckily with what time I
have spent in there, I’ve managed to
make some good progress.
sprang to mind, give Tim at
Minimail a call. Later that week I
popped over to see him and he came
to the rescue (thank you again Tim).
So now armed with all the
outstanding cars there. I really need
a classic Mini on the road and the
show gave me a lot more inspiration.
I still don’t know what paint scheme
to go for so I think that will be a last
Firstly, I took the secondary drip measurements that I needed I minute decision.
rail off. It came off easily and I’m glad prepped everything and got it welded Since the show I’ve managed to
to say that nothing major was lurking on. Next all that I could think of left sand the rest of the car back to bare
behind it. So with the grinder and a to weld on to the shell was the rear metal and give it a decent coat of etch
wire wheel attachment, it cleaned up valance and being a pattern panel I primer and that’s on the passenger
as nice as the driver’s side did. Again wasn’t holding out much hope that it side, back end and the rest of the
I treated all the areas with Kurust would be a simple fit. After a quick floor pan.
just to try and eliminate any rust test, I was really surprised that it I’ve already made a start on the
coming back through any time soon. lined up pretty much exactly where it bonnet by stripping it down. I think
Next on the list of things to do needed to be. So again, that was it still had its original sound
were either prep and etch prime the prepped and welded in place, (a little deadening which surprisingly came
passenger side. Or finish all the silent cheer). That should be all the off in one piece but I don’t think I
welding on the back end and then welding done on the shell… will use it again. I then sandblasted it
prep and etch prime the rest of the After attending the Prescott Mini which still took some time to get all
To do list car in one hit. I chose the latter but show and a couple of runs up the hill, the paint off and I’m quite pleased
soon came across a couple of small I felt like I really need to get this car with it as there are only a couple of
1. C ut problems – where to fit the petrol done as there were so many places to repair on the front edge so
2. C lean tank support mounting bracket and hopefully that won’t take too
3. Weld where to put bracket for the tank long to fix.
4. Repeat strap to be bolted to. I didn’t realize As for the green Mini I’ve
(on the Green Mini...) that early MkI Minis had a drain not been able to do anything
plug in the petrol tank, so I needed to to it thanks to the lovely
find out where to drill the hole for weather so to get it ready for
that too and as I had no reference July I’m really going to have to
where to put any these. One option pull my finger out.
88 Shell is now etched and primed.
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MINI MINI COOPER MINI COOPER

1996, 50000 miles, £1,000. Rover SPI

1 999, 25000 miles, £19,500. 1.3i Mini Cooper. British Racing Green with
Sportspack. ’99 Sportspack in rare stone leather interior. Four track CD 2 000, 59000 miles, £11,750. Major
Old English White, with full leather player. Good condition. Ex Japanese restoration carried out by previous
interior in pale blue, walnut interior trim, import. Good number place. MoT Nov owner in 2015/2016, super condition,
13” wheels, spotlights and factory- 2021. Please call 07768 407085, East drives great, has full length electric
installed electric sunroof. Recently of England. sunroof, tinted glass, aluminium dash,
restored including new wings, new 107464 silver/black full leather seats. please
rear subframe and full respray. Owned MINI COOPER call 07801672552, south east.
by same family from new. Please call 105482
07971 256498, South West. MINI MAYFAIR
106379
MINI CLUBMAN

1979, 63620 miles, £14,950. Mini Clubman

1275 GT. Restoration about 6 years ago
with some modern day improvements.
Old English White, Mohair Webasto £6,995. Black Mini Mayfair 1275.
sunroof, walnut dash, Mota-Lita leather 2000, 55000 miles, £14,000. Completely Excellent condition, new suspension,
steering wheel, stage 3 head and fast rebuilt in 2020 using all new panels, new star mag alloys, new discs and
road cam, and more. MOT September complete respray and engine pads, new black leather interior. Great
2021 Very good condition. Please call overhauled. Ready to go with no rust. classic, first to see will buy. Please call
07740 406517, South West. Interior in original VGC. MoT till June 07746921761, East Midlands.
107864 2021. Please call 07773 023937, South 106652
MINI CLUBMAN West.
107136 MINI MAYFAIR
MINI COOPER
1982, 12000 miles, POA. Mini City E. Blue,
never welded, no rust, full history, MoT
and fully serviceable. Also have a 1962
car which was re-shelled in 1984 with
a MK3 shell. Never welded, no rust,
1975, £15,000. Please view full detail 1275 engine, seats restored by Newton
in www.twelve75.com The website Commercial, black with red interior,
has links to a YouTube video and needs petrol tank and pump fitted, all 1 993, 18600 miles, £7,950. Automatic,
Instagram profile. South Africa. Please parts with the car. Would like to sell 1275cc. MoT October 2021. Kept in
email corrie@cmi.co.za for more info. . together for £20,000 but will consider garage, only driven in fine weather.
Please call 083 263 9344, Rest of the offers. Please call 07729241005, South Please call 07812 567594, Yorkshire and
world. East.
107823
the Humber.
107817
106207

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MINI MAYFAIR MINI MK3 MINI ROVER

1987, 71000 miles, £6,995. Same owner

since 1994. Mini lites, refurbished POA. RARE rover mini seven mpi
interior. Mary quant decals and wheel. 1977, 50731 miles, £1,550. Ideal project, restoration project 1 of 9 on a on a late
Veteran of many L-B and MITP. Comes needs TLC. No MoT, on SORN, cheap 2001 reg. comes with all the panels
with unleaded head which we never got insurance, recent clutch, reskinned doors to finish and factory fitted full leather
to fit. He has lived in the garage for 20 inc, plus spares/panels, good in the right electric sunroof. Includes all the original
years, last used in summer 2016 but places, skates inc, new job forces sale. parts and interior. It is a complete car.
run regularly. Always started and never Please call 07805 126835, Yorkshire and Please call 07920 600972, South East.
broken
106696
down. , Greater London. the Humber. 106212

MINI MAYFAIR
107714 MINI SIDEWALK
MINI 95 PICK UP

1 990, 48720 miles, £6,500. 998cc, 1 978, 50000 miles, £19,750. 998cc, full
maroon. Service history from 1991. The restoration completed 2010. Original
car is in excellent condition inside and tonneau cover, two previous owners,
out and drives faultlessly. Please call
01263 740533, East of England. current owner since 1991. Please call
107332 07494 321991, East of England.
MINI MIGLIA VORTZ 107826 1 996, 62578 miles, £5,500. 1275 SPi
MINI ROVER MINI engine. Just MoT'd with no advisories.
Loads of paperwork and receipts
included. Runs and drives like a Mini
should - no smoke, no apparent oil
leaks. Genuinely a great little Mini.
Please call 07411 443570, South West.
106656
MINI SIDEWALK

1977, £31,995. Tuned 998cc. Other

upgrades include, lightened flywheel and
conrods, modified distributor, 4 Pot front
calipers, 100 mph speedo, 3 clock dash,
Twin 11/4 modified SU’s, and Vortz air 1996, 49142 miles, £7,995. Rover Mini
box. It is a rare Mini with very interesting 1 995, 69000 miles, £10,995. Fully Sidewalk. One of only 200 made in
history. Owned originally by the Vrotsos restored/renovated 1275 stage 1 with white. Unmodified, very good condition
family. In Red with Black roof. Recent 45dcoe webber modern interior with inside and out. Has been dry stored
full body respray with new seats front I.C.E install must be viewed. Please for nine years. New rear subframe,
and rear fitted. Great fun!. Please call call 07713254199, Yorkshire and the very reluctant sale. Please call 07880
01636812700, East Midlands. Humber. 960825, East of England.
107940 105227 107139

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