Body
Fully restored MKI Shell, with Heritage panels used where possible. Cooper S rght-hand tank, original chrome, re-chromed where necessary. Paint: Fiesta Yellow with an Old English White roof.

Engine
Original S engine with 12G940 head tuned to 1293cc by Richard Longman

Transmission
Restored 22G333 Cooper casing with S ratio gears and a 3.44 diff.

Suspension
Dry suspension, with Koni dampers front and rear.

Brakes
Cooper S discs and drums as standard.

Wheels and Tyres
Cooper S 4.5 inch ventilated steel wheels, with repro Dunlop SP Sport Aquajet tyres.

Interior
Powder Blue and Grey/Gold brocade interior trim. Restored Les Leston steering wheel and original 120 mph speedo,
Restoration Case Study
Words by Helen Webster
Photography by Gerard Hughes
Finished Car
Detail of Boot
Rebuilt Engine
Registered Office: Somerford Mini Limited • Unit 2 Broadfield Farm
Great Somerford • Chippenham • Wiltshire • SN15 5EL • England
Registered in England: 04578297

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Masterminded by a Hollywood scriptwriter, this rare S was returned to life by Somerford Mini