September 2023

MiniWorld

The original and best-selling magazine for the Mini.

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MiniWorld
Editor Paul Guinness. mw.ed@kelsey.co.uk Technical Editor Tim Mundy Senior Contributor Karen Drury Design AT Graphics Jim Jupp, Rob Hawkins, Jon Cass, Gerard Hughes, Simon Cooke, Andy Starkey, Mike Guido, Jake Adams, Richard Crawford, Jeroen Booji, J
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Mini Scene
The 2023 Fastest Mini in the World race, set to take place as this issue of MiniWorld goes to print, will be the first in its 29-year history to use sustainable fuel – said to deliver a 35 per cent reduction in carbon emissions compared with fossil f
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Cooper Heads To Auction
A 1968 Austin Mini Cooper MkII with links to Paddington Bear and with a from-new mileage of just 21,000 is set to go under the hammer with Silverstone Auctions on Friday, August 25, carrying a guide price of £25,000-£30,000. The Cooper was owned for
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Look To The Future
I’m a passionate believer in encouraging the next generation of classic vehicle enthusiasts, without whom our hobby will struggle to survive long-term. And it’s just as important that we inspire those interested in making a career of it, as the class
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Touring the Cotswolds
The Cotswold Classic Mini Tour returned for its annual outing on Sunday, July 30, treating Mini owners to some of the finest roads that this picturesque corner of the country has to offer. With a brand new route and another puzzling treasure hunt, th
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Best of British
A brand new event celebrating all that’s great about British-built classics is taking place at Turvey House, Bedfordshire on Sunday, September 3. Special themed displays will mark 2023’s key anniversaries, including 60 years of the Mini Cooper S. The
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The Generation Game
It’s not unusual for a Mini to get passed around a family, and this early Morris Mini-Minor is no exception. “My great grandfather, Alfred, bought it new in 1960,” explains its current owner, Gary Dunster. “It then went to my nan, Kathleen, for a bri
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Market Update
Minis are big news for Dutch specialist Hofman Leek, a company that has been trading since the 1970s and nowadays deals in classics and sports cars of all types. At the time of writing, there are over 30 different left-hand drive Minis in stock, incl
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In Gear
As the Corgi Model Club continues to expand its range of replicas, this modern-day version of Corgi’s Austin Mini Countryman – originally issued in 1965 – has been added. As with the original, this accurate recreation comes with a roof-mounted surfbo
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Event Diary
24-27 Mini Beer & Bretzel Classic Mini camping event at Kembs Campsite, Alsace, France. €50 per person entry fee includes a welcome pack with T-shirt. Free for under 12s. minibeerbretzel@gmail.com 25-27 Silverstone Festival Multi-marque historic raci
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On Track down Under
Historic and classic saloon car racing is as popular in Australia as it is in the UK, with many major events being held throughout each season. And despite being up against much larger competition, the Mini continues to play a prominent role, particu
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Q&A
I have fitted a standard reconditioned 1275cc engine to my Mini and would like to lightly tune it by adding a Stage 1 kit. In addition, I would like to change the single 1.5in SU for twin 1¼in SUs, both to make the engine hopefully a bit more respons
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Registering Your Mini As Historic
Anyone with a car that is over 40 years old should register it as a Historic vehicle as it will then, in the majority of cases, qualify for zero Vehicle Excise Duty. The process shouldn’t normally be difficult, but there are a number of things that n
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Valve Seats
My Mini has been running roughly for a week or so and is now only firing on two cylinders. I have removed the head and taken it to my local machine shop, which reported that there’s a crack between the valve seats – and it is scrap. I have been offer
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Mini Performance Manual
Most of the material I use in the ‘Flashback’ section of MiniWorld Q&A comes from my own archives of magazines, books, brochures and general Mini memorabilia. This month is no exception, although it is a little different from the usual. Twenty years
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MiniWorld IS THE ORIGINAL AND BEST SELLING MAGAZINE FOR THE MINI.
It couldn’t be easier to sign up for a whole year of great Mini content than with a subscription to MiniWorld, the magazine that loves the original Mini just as much as you do. Join the MiniWorld family and you’ll be part of the ever-growing communit
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Head Gasket Tips And Maintenance
Not only is preventative maintenance better than emergency repairs, a job like replacing the head gasket as part of planned maintenance can also be enjoyable. Changing a head gasket, together with a decoke, is also one of the best larger jobs for the
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Commercial Appeal
Although proud owner Nathan Perry, being just 30 years of age, never got to see hard-working Mini Vans in action when he was a youngster, that didn’t stop him wanting to own one. “I love the simplicity of a Mini,” he explains during our photo shoot.
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The Naked Truth
MiniWorld staff and writers reporting on their month in, under and around Minis… History: CSMA tarmac rally car Spec: 1310cc twin 1½in SU carbs, Cooper S running gear and twin tanks Many moons ago, we had our little Elf’s roof repainted. As I mention
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Back In Action
MiniWorld staff and writers reporting on their month in, under and around Minis… Hobbies: Attending Mini events and overseas trips Mods: Smootha Ride kit and uprated headlamps Sometimes it seems as though the long British winter will never end, but f
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Millionaire Mystery Mini
If imitation really is the sincerest form of flattery, the management at Wood & Pickett of London must have felt blessed back in the 1970s, when copycat firms offering similarly upmarket coachbuilt Minis were appearing in ever greater numbers. Inevit
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Teenage Kicks
Want to see your Mini in the pages of MiniWorld? If you fancy telling us your own tale and supplying a selection of good quality JPG photographs, we’d love to hear from you! Standard or modified, immaculate or with patina, your Mini deserves its mome
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John Cooper Centenary
Ferring in West Sussex was home to John Cooper from 1971 until his death in 2000. He’d previously been in Surbiton, at the garage originally owned by his father, where he’d had such success developing Formula One cars and the original Mini Cooper. Bu
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Jersey International Motoring Festival
When Ros from the Portsmouth & Southampton Mini Owners’ Club told us what a good time they’d had at last year’s Jersey Motoring Festival, we decided there and then to make the trip in 2023. And so, on a dark winter’s night, we trawled the internet, f
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Memory Lane
When advertising the Mini in the early ’80s, BL tended to adopt a humorous approach. The car was great fun to drive, so why shouldn’t its advertising and marketing be equally entertaining? So, when the latest versions were announced using the same hi
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