Highlights
- Unexpectedly back available due to over seas buyer unable to complete
- Cover star of The Mini Magazine, April 2022
- Bare-shell restoration by Coventry Classic Minis
- Build invoices and documentation totalling nearly £47,000
- One-off "gentleman racer" in 1960s/70s style
- Vauxhall X16XE 1.6L 16v Twin Cam engine producing approximately 125bhp
The Appeal
The Mini Clubman was brought in as a modernisation of the legendary Mini formula. While it was predominantly recognised for designing that familiar front, it also carried a modernised interior and a larger boot, not to mention a much more accessible engine bay. In short, it offered a patch of extra practicality while maintaining the handling characteristics that made these cars motorsport heroes.
This particular 1970 example has been reimagined as a period-correct "gentleman racer" through a comprehensive restoration by Coventry Classic Minis. That includes a Vauxhull 1.6-litre 16v Twin Cam, with a rugged 5-speed gearbox and a host of parts that prepares the machine for just about any circuit on the clob.
This particular 1970 example has been reimagined as a period-correct "gentleman racer" through a comprehensive restoration by Coventry Classic Minis. That includes a Vauxhull 1.6-litre 16v Twin Cam, with a rugged 5-speed gearbox and a host of parts that prepares the machine for just about any circuit on the clob.
Featured on the cover of Mini Magazine back in April '22, and lauded as "as much art as it is machine," this really is a remarkable piece of kit. With nearly £47,000 invested in its transformation (excluding the base car cost), it's amongst the best racing Minis we've seen - what are you waiting for?
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1970, originally a Mini Clubman 1000
- The DVLA records 10 former keepers
- In current ownership since December 2024
- Featured on Mini Magazine cover in April 2022
- Underwent bare-shell restoration by Coventry Classic Minis
- Currently has 660 miles on the clock after being steadily run in
- Build invoices and documentation totalling nearly £47,000 (excluding base car cost)
The Condition
- Complete panel restoration including new floors, rear quarters, boot floor, sills, rear valance, and front end
- Finished in period-correct Surf Blue with contrasting Old English White roof
- Re-finished chrome bumpers and trim
- Upgraded with P700 halogen headlights
- Downton-style mirrors
- Aston Martin fuel cap
- 10" original black Rose Petal alloy wheels
- Yokohama Advan 032R tyres
- Retrimmed Austin Healey bucket seats in vintage leather and Harris Tweed
- Body-coloured Safety Devices 6-point roll cage
- Custom harnesses with Corvette sundial buckles
- Newton Commercial carpets
- Cream-trimmed headlining and door cards
- Mota-Lita steering wheel
- GPS Smiths speedometer and tachometer in a Speedwell pod
- Extended competition rear-view mirror
- DSN billet interior fittings
- CAE H-pattern shifter
- S-can billet handbrake
- OBP pedal box with under-dash brake bias adjuster
The Mechanics
- Vauxhall X16XE 1.6L 16v Twin Cam engine
- 5-speed gearbox
- Produces approximately 125bhp
- Mounted on All Speed Engineering subframe
- Ultra-thin Jenvey throttle bodies disguised to resemble period Weber DCOEs
- Danst Performance custom manifold
- Race-spec fuel system
- Front-mounted radiator
- Crackle-black engine detailing
- Centre-exit RC40 exhaust
- Rebuilt Vauxhall diesel 5-speed gearbox optimised for torque
- Fully adjustable suspension
- Cooper S front disc brakes
- Minifin rear drums
- Braided brake hoses throughout
- Could benefit from tuning now that run-in period is complete
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