For sale is my 1275 MG Metro Turbo powered Mini.
It started life as a Mini 1000 city e and was built by the previous owner over a long period of time.

Extensive history regarding the engine build by previous owner and well maintained throughout my ownership. Garaged and used as a weekend car.

Oil Changed once a year having covered 500 or so miles. Regularly serviced, Coolant changed in July 2024.

It has a MED turbo cylinder head, with Intercooler, Forge BOV, gearbox running straight cut close ratio gears with helical drops, x pin diff, 2 pot front calipers, mini fin rear drums, brake servo, brake bias valve for front to rear adjustment, mondo sport steering arms, 4 wheel alignment set up removing bump steer and giving great driver feedback.
Full bolt in cage, 2x sparco seats , omp harness, removable steering wheel, carpet set.
The shell is rust free, paint work in good condition, interior, rear parcel shelf and bulkhead recently painted, new perspex windows, floor reinforced for bucket seats.
Dashboard has oil pressure gauge, il pressure light with 20psi warning, Coolant capillary gauge, rev counter and GPS speedo as the speedo drive hasn't worked since purchasing in October 2019.

Any questions please ask.
Selling as another project is consuming all my time and not getting driven as often.


A car that turns heads at car shows and gives smiles per mile.

I bought this Turbocharged mini as back in the day my dad owned a MG metro turbo race car as well as wanting a mini myself.

This stood out with the gold wheels/ grill and white paintwork.

What I love is how it drives on the road and the attention it get whereever it goes. Always get smiles and waves.

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