Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2023 i MiniWorld

They say that all good things come to an end and I have made the difficult decision to say goodbye to my fantastic time as editor of MiniWorld. Minis have been my life since I got my first Mini when I was 17. I started learning about Minis and the Mini scene in a magazine called MiniWorld and it became my ambition to work for it. I joined a Mini club where I met my other half, Jim. My love of Minis got me a job at Autocar and, back in January 2001 Editor Monty Watkins took me on as MiniWorld’s Staff Writer. Whoop whoop! Since then I have been lucky enough to travel the world and immerse myself in the rich and vibrant Mini scene created by these very…

The Mini Cooper Register’s annual National Mini Day celebrates all Minis but this year’s event will go all-out to celebrate 60 years of the Mini Cooper S. The central arena at the show, on 11 June at Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Hampshire, will showcase a special display of Mini Cooper Ss. Event organiser, the Mini Cooper Register will ensure that a fine array of road and motorsport Cooper S examples will be there. Expect to see some ex-Works Minis too. Other attractions at the event include the prestigious concours, a large selection of trade and autojumble stands plus the Trunk Trader area for Mini owners wishing to clear out their garage for just £15 a pitch. Show visitors also gain free access to the excellent museum. Keep ‘em peeled as…

It’s incredible but true that I once disliked Minis. Now I absolutely love them. My Grandma had a green 1974 Mini Clubman. Looking back, I was never bothered about it, although I must have enjoyed changing a wheel on it once judging by the photo taken when I was about three. As a 14-year-old, dreaming of his first car, I was at a local garage where there was a black Mk2 Fiesta XR2 and a black Mini. I only had eyes for the XR2 but I actually sat in the Mini and remember muttering and moaning about it being so rubbish and how I could not fit in it as I was growing tall. My friend Tom was laughing his head off. A few years later, in 2011, I went…

MODIFIED 1982 1275CC MINI VAN ■ OWNER AT THE TIME: Mick Concannon ■ ISSUE: July 2005 Long-term Mini fan Mick Concannon painted concept cars and supercars for a living. In 1999 he fancied a Mini project to keep his mind occupied. A mate from work had a 1982 Van which he had been meaning to restore and it came with boxes full of new bits, which was a great bonus as Mick was on a budget. Any other parts were sourced second-hand and refurbished, such as the 10” steel wheels, which sat over Cooper S discs at the front, and were later replaced with alloys. The Riley Elf wooden dashboard was bought for a tenner and was covered in the leather left over from the carpet edging. Bodywork was done…

Contactus Send club, trade, motorsport and all other Mini news to: Email: mw.ed@kelsey.co.uk Post: Mini Scene, MiniWorld, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AL UK Mile of Minis raises £11,000 for Buttle UK The team behind the annual Italian Job touring assembly held its popular Mile of Minis event on 12 March. The aim was to raise funds for Buttle UK which helps disadvantaged children. Over 140 Mini teams, each contributing £30 or more, came together at the Cowley MINI UK plant for a fun day of driving around the Oxfordshire countryside. The event coincided with MINI UK celebrating 110 years of constant car production at the site. All of the £11,000 raised by the teams will go directly to supporting families struggling with…

A four-point rear rollcage, suspended between two trees via beefy ratchet straps, is not something you see every day. It was one episode in a very tough build which has been Jake’s intense introduction to Mini. More about that rollcage, and other first build experiences, later. Jake’s family sensibly put him in a positive Mini environment from a very early age. “ I was brought up around them, with my dad Jason always having one. ” Jake describes himself as a green-keeper/mechanic but his super-power must be patience. Figuring out problems when building a Mini is key to seeing the job through. Add some creativity, a limited budget, free advice from Mini friends and you have a good starting point. This Leyland Clubman 1100 saloon was one of the last…

Dean Stockton has his Mum to thank for his love of Minis. “I was into motorbikes. I nagged my parents from the age of 15 to get me a 50cc which, after a year of pestering, they did. I tuned it and drove around everywhere flat out, like a maniac. I passed my test at 18 or 19 and got a 125. I was desperate to get a bigger bike but Mum said that all the time I was living under her roof there would be no more bikes.” He was crestfallen but his Mum offered to help him buy a car. Sensibly, he realised that he could have just as much fun in a Mini. “I had seen many Minis driving around because I grew up in Surbiton, very…

Many people would like to re-acquire their first Mini to rekindle memories so perhaps 22-year-old Luke Greaves is one step ahead. He has not only kept the first Mini he bought but also transformed it into the rally machine seen here. The only trouble is that he intends to use it to compete in stage rallies, which means he could potentially wrap it around a tree and have to rebuild it, but he seems determined to have a go. After spending a day with him, we can also see that he probably won’t want ever to sell this Mini as he already knows that he would regret it and want it back, just like most people do once they get older. It was in January 2018, when he was 17…

A cold and rainy morning on 26 March meant that the turnout of Minis was sadly lower than usual for this fab annual event at Brooklands Museum, near Weybridge, Surrey. However, there was still a lovely array of Minis on the start/finish straight and scattered around the historic site. Brooklands is the birthplace of British motorsport and aviation so the site is teeming with displays and exhibitions to keep the whole family entertained. Many are under cover so visitors can easily get out of the rain. Bustling trade stands in the paddock were selling all-sorts, including second-hand parts, Mini clothing and models. The MiniMine stand was busy all day selling brand new spares. Unfortunately, there wasn’t the usual buzz surrounding the Test Hill as it was not opened, due to…

An untouched garage-find 1275 GT that had been unused and in storage for over 30 years, sold for £39,100, including fees, at the Classic Car & Restoration Show at the NEC over the weekend of March 25-26. The 1970 1275 GT had been in the care of one owner from new, showing just 11,836 miles on its odometer. It achieved what’s thought to be a record-breaking price for the model when it went under the hammer at the event. The Bronze Yellow survivor was estimated by Classic Car Auctions at £10,000-£12,000, but then generated substantial pre-sale interest. Aside from its healthy auction results, the show proved to be a major success, with 26,872 visitors attending over three days. The Footman James Barn Find display area was particularly popular with 20…

SHOW SPONSORS ■ Footman James ■ Rybrook MINI ■ Autoglym ■ MiniWorld PLUS: ■ Minis for sale area ■ Stately home setting ■ Coronation celebrations ■ Capability Brown parkland More information and booking forms: +44(0)1384 897779 www.britishminiclub.co.uk WHEN? Sunday 7 May 2023. Show opens at 10am. WHERE? Himley Hall & Park, Himley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 4DF. HOW MUCH? £15 per person on the day. £12 in advance. £12 for BMC members. Children under 16 enter for free with an adult. Dogs on leads are welcome. BMC Membership Visit BMC’s membership centre in the heart of the show area. BMC membership is a great way to enjoy your Mini. When you own a car that is as iconic as the Mini, it’s worth discovering the benefits of joining a club community. Traders…