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Acouple of months since his passing, it’s still hard to believe that Paddy Hopkirk is gone. That vivacious, talented and ever-generous character was a legend among mortals – a vital element of the Mini story, and one of life’s all-round good guys. Th

Carl Sagan, the eminent astronomer and cosmologist, once came out with this beguilingly mind-bending quote: “If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.” It’s a troubling notion for anyone of a creative persuasi

Atribute to the success of BMC and British Leyland rally and sports cars, Abingdon Works Motorsport Celebration is run by the Mini Cooper Register (MCR) and the Historic Marathon Rally Group (HMRG) and was again a feature of this year's BMC & Leyland

Email minimag.ed@kelsey.co.uk to let us know about any upcoming events. Due 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 developments. Int

Round 9 of the Se7en / S Class saw the front row pairing of Mike Jordan and Connor O’Brien lead away, followed by Ross Billison, with Matthew Ayres, Chris Prior and Ryan Taylor keenly disputing the S-Class lead. The scrap saw Taylor rise to head the

Five crews started the 70 miles of demanding roads at the Pembrokeshire Motor Club’s Brawdy stages. Leading the Minis away were Clive King and Anton Bird, followed by his son Craig King with last-minute co-driver Owen Thomas. Harvey Stevens with Andr

Name: Jon Spriggs Car: Cooper Sports LE Location: UK ■ Jon’s Cooper Sports LE is something a little bit special. Nicknamed Ellie (LE/Ellie, see?) this is a particularly rare model as just 100 of these were built for the UK market in 1998 – fifty in B

NAME: Charlie Bennett AGE: 25 OCCUPATION: Parts Advisor LOCATION: Canterbury CAR: 1985 Austin Mini 1000 START CONDITION: Rusty but running, with a fibreglass front end CONDITION NOW: Very solid, with a proper flip-front TIME TAKEN SO FAR: 7 ye

Never “ apologise. Never explain. Just get the thing done, and let them howl.” So said Agnes Macphail, the first woman to be elected to the Canadian House of Commons, thereby leaving mankind a handy and quotable mantra for doing things that may raise

When you’re planning out a project build, there are a number of triedand-tested approaches you might take. Some opt for track thrills, with performance tuning and chassis mods to suit. Others might go for a full-on show car, featuring gleaming coachw

Brands Hatch celebrated Britain’s favourite small car with its dedicated Mini Festival on Sunday 7th August. The event showcased all aspects of the Mini from the earliest models right up to the very latest MINIs. The cars on display were eclectic to

The creative tension between form and function has sat at the core of project car builds from the very beginning of modifying itself. Ever since Karl Benz looked at his Patent-Motorwagen back in 1885 and thought ‘You know what, I might stick another

Phillip Wall began grasstrack racing way back in 1976 with an almost standard £25 Mini. Fastforward 46 years and he’s still as enthusiastic about the sport as ever, only his latest 120bhp build is a totally different animal! It’s no secret that the h

Ignoring his dad’s advice, Dylan Hudson went ahead and bought himself a 1992 Rover Mini Sprite just after he passed his driving test. That cool paint job, plush interior and detailed engine bay with the addition of a turbo tells us this would turn ou

With a back catalogue that includes over 60 years of tinkering, there are all manner of ways in which you can improve a Mini and just as many different opinions as to which are the best. But while we don’t claim to know what is best for everyone, her

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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 family in. Started racing in 2002 (aged 52). Have raced Mighty Minis but ha

One of the very rarest official special editions, only thirty(ish) examples of the Cooper S Sport 5 were built. The number in the name refers to the gearbox, as this model came from the factory with a Jack Knight fivespeed gearbox; John Cooper Garage

1998 was a pretty eventful year. The summer was a bit of a scorcher, work began on the Millennium Dome, the DVD format officially went on sale, and we saw the fresh new two-tone £2 coins for the first time. Geri Halliwell’s Union Jack dress sold at a

the bridge between classic Minis and modern MINIs is a robust and welltrodden one. There’s a natural thought progression from one to another, an evolution in desires and aspirations, whether it’s the newer car replacing the older or simply a case of

A power-to-weight ratio of 550bhp-per-tonne. Just think about that for a moment. That’s exactly the figure that was quoted for the McLaren F1 – ahypercar so improbably rapid that no-one even bothered to try to make anything faster for a generation. A

uniqueness is a quality we all strive for with our project cars. Whether it be trying new ideas, remixing formulas or doggedly pursuing the off beat, it’s testament to the creativity of the scene that we constantly find such diversity. And if you rea