Classic Mini
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Without a doubt, one of the reasons why the Mini has remained such an icon of British motoring innovation is thanks to the community of like-minded enthusiasts it has promoted. Whether it’s the trade of new and used parts, attending events, competing in races or reminiscing about Mini adventures of the past – anyone who […]
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Seeing warning lights in your Mini can be worrying, especially if you're unsure what they mean. These lights are there to alert you to a potential issue that needs attention—so don’t ignore them and hope they’ll disappear on their own. In this week’s blog, we’ll go over the different warning lights that may appear in [...] -
Categories: Mini Sport NewsCooper 500 S Demonstrator
Let us introduce you to the Mini Sport, Cooper 500 S demonstrator! Homed at Mini Sport, the Cooper 500 model has gained recognition as one of the final models built by Rover before production ceased in 2000. It has been suggested that the classic shape and styling of the Cooper 500 encapsulated the iconic character […]
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Categories: Mini ServicingSwapping to 10" Mini Wheels
10" Wheels: Unleash the Classic Mini's Inner Go-Kart (and Look Amazing Doing It!) Thinking of taking your classic Mini back to its roots? Swapping to 10" wheels isn't just about that retro look (although, let's face it, those iconic wheels are pure eye candy). It's about reawakening the nimble spirit that made the Mini a [...] -
Check our finished restoration on Alex Munday’s 1996 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S! We have once again saved the day, keeping another Mini on our roads, and Alex couldn’t be happier as he shared with us the warming story behind this Mini’s time with us here at Mini Sport: Alex Munday is all smiles as he […]
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This Mini arrived with us in 2020 for a full restoration & had changed dramatically since new, change of paint work & interior, it was in a pretty poor state all round… It was quickly decided that a new Genuine British Motor Heritage Body Shell was needed due to the sorry state of the body. […]
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Our next project is getting underway here at Mini Sport this week… We are joined by one of the last ever Mini Cooper 500’s! A new purchase to Alex, only collecting his Mini Cooper this week, no time is being wasted! Our very excited customer is already going all out to get this beauty […]
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Categories: Mini ServicingTop ‘Must Have’ Tools
Here at Mini Sport we understand the importance of a job done right. And that means, using the correct tools when working on your Mini! As a result, this will ensure both your safety when working on the car and that you’re doing the job correctly, ensuring your safety when behind the wheel of your […]
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Categories: Classic Mini InteriorMagic Mini Carpet!
Magic Mini Carpet flies out of Mini Sport… One of our customers was delighted with his brand new Classic Mini Carpet, purchased from us for the bargain price of only £30, so much so that he shared the news a long with a photo of his fresh new Mini interior in a Classic Mini group […]
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Northern Irish rally driver Patrick ‘Paddy’ Hopkirk MBE is among the first of just 100 customers in the UK to receive the MINI Paddy Hopkirk Limited Edition, named in his honour to commemorate his triumph at the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally in the classic Morris Mini Cooper S Mk1. When asked what the special edition […]