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The Mini Cooper Register has set a date of 12 June for its 2022 National Mini Day at Beaulieu National Motor Museum in Hampshire. An MCR spokesperson said: "Following last year’s slightly stripped-down event, the MCR is hoping that the 2022 event will be free of all pandemic restrictions. However, it is important to note that it is Beaulieu themselves that control ticket sales and their allocation." The theme for the 2022 event is 'Minis in Motorsport'. The register has an Ex-Works and Competition Car Register so Mini fans will be hoping to see some special Minis on display. The event is known for its prestigious concours and it will also include a host of traders and 'trunk trader' autojumblers as well as club stands. Entry includes access to the…

In 1994, after eliciting the support of Rover, John Brigden (Rover Heritage Editor) and Jeremy Coulter (MiniWorld Sports Editor), under the umbrella of Brigden-Coulter Motorsport (BCM), oversaw the entry of two Mini Coopers into the Rallye Monte Carlo, to celebrate Paddy Hopkirk’s landmark Cooper S victory three decades earlier. Paddy was to return as driver, with Ron Crellin as co-driver, for this well-received commemorative entry into this famous event. The Rover Works-prepared Mini carried the registration L33 EJB and Paddy’s iconic 37 door number. Timo Mäkinen and Paul Easter also competed in a Mini assembled in just 48 hours, after the intended car was stolen en route to the event. The remains of the stolen Mini were later recovered and given to Keith Dodd of Mini Spares. Mark Leary, may…

Get in touch Email: mw.ed@kelsey.co.uk www.facebook.com/miniworldmagazine Post your letter to: MiniWorld Inbox, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AL, UK Project painting Firstly I just wanted to let you know that I love MiniWorld and read it all the time. I particularly enjoy the technical questions section. Keep up the good work! I was hoping you might have space on your Inbox page to share a picture my dad has painted of my Mini. It is a 1987 Mini City and I am currently restoring the car. My general rule is that all work needs to have at least been attempted by myself. I have done all of the welding and spannering so far. The front end of the car is now complete and…

The door and boot locks on a Mini are very reliable in service and, throughout the life of the Mini, tend to get very little maintenance apart from maybe a drop of oil occasionally but usually only if there is a problem. Restoring them in most cases is easy and very worthwhile. If they are working correctly then all they really need is a good clean down with some white spirit externally and minimally internally where there is dirt build up. Mk3-onwards locks are oft en deteriorated and scratched in appearance but there are a few ways of dealing with this. Once they have been cleaned and dried, if the surface of the metal exterior is not corroded, they can be polished lightly with Autosol or similar. The main problem…

A recent survey on behalf of Carvine revealed that 7 out of 10 motorists (69% of its 3,500 respondents) were afraid to drive in snowy conditions. The other 31% claimed that they were happy to drive in snowy conditions. Minis can be very good at tackling snow, as proved by its Monte Carlo Rally prowess. Carvine suggests that vehicles should be checked over before travel in snowy conditions. Points to consider include tyre pressures, brakes, anti-freeze levels, lights and check windscreens for cracks. If you are in rural areas it makes sense to get your car serviced, invest in snow chains or socks and pack a winter survival kit which should include a map, jump leads, snacks, water, torch, tow-rope, warm clothes, hi-vis jacket and a phone charger.…

“We both learnt to drive in Minis,” says Von Hunt. “Our first car we bought together was a Mini that I paid for because Roger was an apprentice and didn’t have any money. Then I had an absolutely fabulous black 1275 GT. I had that for quite some years. I used to take our daughter Stacey to youth club in it and probably take six kids home in it afterwards. And then, sadly, we sold it and we always wish we never had.” Roger takes over the story of how selling that Mini led to the 1990 Racing Green RSP Mini Cooper S we see here. It came into their lives a couple of years later. “I bought it in 1995, ready for Von’s 40th birthday in early ‘96. I…

“I found it buried underneath tractor tyres and stood on a blue tarpaulin,” recalls Chris Bell, concerning the day in 2012 when he was having his 1987 Mini Mayfair’s electrics fixed. A mechanic had commented that there was some sort of abandoned Mini in the yard and it turned out to be the 1964 Riley Elf Mk2 seen here. “After a long conversation with the owner of the car he informed me of its life in his ownership, including members of his family learning to drive in it and, later, how he used it for autotests and navigational rallies. It had been off the road since 1993 which was, coincidentally, the same year I was born, so it was as if it had been sat waiting for me.” At the…

ISSUE: August 2011 Looking back at feature cars from MiniWorld's archives I From the age of 10 Sonny-Lee Perry wanted a Mini Pick-up so he started saving for one when he was 15. After a lot of searching he eventually bought one of the last Pick-ups built, which was registered in 1984, in 2007 for £2,250. It was in surprisingly good condition and only required new door skins and a bonnet. Sonny-Lee’s plan was to build his dream modified Mini Pick-up. It was painted in MG Trophy Blue by Pristine Paintwork. It was fitted with Wood & Pickett arches and sat on 6x10” MB Racing alloys. Disc brakes were fitted at the front and Superfins at the rear. Sonny-Lee sourced some OE seats and had them trimmed with silver/grey leather…

Clive King and co-driver Anton Bird are the overall winners of the 2021 Mini Sport Cup. A Mini Sport spokesperson said: “We've had a close battle for the Championship, with it all boiling down to the final round of the Championship at Glyn Memorial Stages at the end of November. Despite having to run a reduced rallying calendar in 2021 (due to the ongoing issues that Covid-19 has presented), we were delighted with the turnout for each of the Mini Sport Cup rounds.” Find out more about the Mini Sport Cup and the 2022 rally calendar at www.hrcr.co.uk Mini Sport Cup 2021 winners 1st Overall Clive King / Anton Bird 1st Category 1 Shane Gamble / Bob Ward 1st Category 2 Andrew O’Hanlon / Kevin Hogan 1st Class B2 Peter…

List your Mini or classic car event for free: Email: mw.ed@kelsey.co.uk Post: MiniWorld, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AL, UK Check with event organisers for any last-minute changes CORONAVIRUS NOTE: Please be aware that these events will only be able to take place if government guidelines allow. 2022 January 16 Wirral to Llandudno Mini Run Annual scenic charity Mini run from Wirral, Liverpool, to Llandudno promenade in Wales via The Great Orme. Pre-booking required due to limited numbers. www.wirralminis.com 30 Normous Newark Autojumble Multi-marque event at Newark and Notts Showground. www.newarkautojumble.co.uk 30 Mini Fair Fantastic event at Bingley Hall, Staffordshire County Showground. Perfect shopping day out for Mini fans due to the large amount of Mini-specific traders and autojumblers. Plus club stands, British…

Ask Tim Email: mw.ed@kelsey.co.uk Post: MiniWorld Q&A, Kelsey Publishing Ltd, The Granary, Downs Court, Yalding Hill, Yalding, Kent, ME18 6AL, UK Tim Mundy has worked on Minis since the age of 13. In the 1990s he worked for Oselli Engineering and has been writing for MiniWorld for 25 years. He has owned more than 20 Minis and built two from scratch. 1275 rebuild to 1380cc I have a Mini that was fitted with a 1275 engine 20 years ago. The engine now needs a rebuild and I am wondering what engine capacity would be best to go for when I have it rebored? Is it worth increasing to 1330cc or perhaps 1380cc? As far as I am aware the engine is original capacity and has never previously been rebuilt. Gary…

MiniWorld staff and writers reporting on their month in, under and around Minis… Mk3 Riley Elf (STElf) History: CSMA tarmac rally car Spec: 1275cc twin 1¼-inch SU carbs Cooper S running gear and twin tanks I’ve been talking about restoring my 1967 MkIII Riley Elf, aka STElf, ever since I bought it in 2006 but this is the first time I’ve had it properly in bits. I’ve always known STElf had some secrets hidden away, as it was a CSMA tarmac rally car in the 70s and I suspected it had been involved in a few scrapes but, until I started removing trim I couldn’t find out its true condition. I’ve ignored some bits under the carpet which were in primer when I bought him, even though I knew it’s…

In 2021 MiniWorld magazine celebrated 30 years. As a member of the launch crew, that came as something of a shock. I mean, where did those 30 years go? Still, it was reassuring to pick up the 30th anniversary issue (well download it from my Readly App, on to my iPad. Try doing that in 1991) and still recognise some of the names involved in the scene and even a piccie of myself, helping to push ‘Nigel’ the Clubman project car at Somerford Mini Centre, fresh from its collapsed garage resting place, covered in snails and ivy. Launching MiniWorld was easily one of the most fun times of a 35-year publishing career; hats off to Nigel Fryatt for the ‘big idea’ and equally hats off to him for recognising the…

DECEMBER 2020 • Amazing restored Radford Cooper• Electronic speedo upgrade• Cool custom Clubman tourer• Mini 1000 modification project JANUARY 2021 • Restored 1974 1275 GT• Australian Moke ambulance• Superb retro-styled 1380cc Mini• Maintain and upgrade Mini brakes FEBRUARY 2021 • Downton-tuned Mk1 Mini Cooper• Modified 1979 Mini Pick-up• Incredible VTEC-engined Estate• Mini suspension know-how MARCH 2021 • Australian Works Cooper S racer• Restored Italian Innocenti Cooper• Cooper-converted Flame Red LE• VIN and engine plate identification APRIL 2021 • Restored 1275cc ’66 Mini Cooper S• Stunning Mk3 Wolseley Hornet• Fantastic 1961 Morris Minivan• Mk1 heater refurbishment guide MAY 2021 • 30 years of MiniWorld special issue• 30 amazing MiniWorld feature Minis• Superb restored 1960 Austin Seven• Beginners’ Mini buying guide JUNE 2021 • Woody-styled Clubman Estate• Mk3 Riley Elf rat-rod• 1964…

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