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