Who are considered to be the best Mini restorers?

Who are considered to be the best Mini restorers?

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Jon39

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13,239 posts

149 months

Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Either Midlands or South.

Specialising in classic Minis, long established and high reputation for quality would tempt me.

Thank you.


P5BNij

15,875 posts

112 months

Thursday 23rd March 2023
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Southam Mini & Metro, 01926 815681.

stevieturbo

17,474 posts

253 months

Thursday 23rd March 2023
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I don't know about restorations.

But Owens who build the race cars, Miglias etc have done some resto work, but hell they know how to build a Mini !

https://www.facebook.com/owensfabrication/?locale=...

PH5121

1,980 posts

219 months

Friday 24th March 2023
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I don't know if this guy is any good, but what he does looks good to my untrained eye, so I look out for his posts on the mini forum.

https://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/topic/308776...

bennno

12,527 posts

275 months

Friday 24th March 2023
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Yex GTR

4,583 posts

226 months

Friday 24th March 2023
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I was going to recommend these guys:

https://woodham-mortimer.com/Restoration

But then I noticed they have brought the JD Classics name back and you'd need to do some Googling on that before committing to anything.

FlyingPanda

453 posts

96 months

Friday 24th March 2023
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I've not used them myself, but a friend of mine (who knows his stuff) rates them highly:


https://www.haresofberkshire.co.uk/

Bungleaio

6,382 posts

208 months

Sunday 26th March 2023
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Coventry classic minis are very good. They have a long waiting list though and are fully booked for this year I believe. They do pull in odd maintenance jobs though.

They have had a fair few of their cars featured in mini magazine, including mine.

https://instagram.com/coventry_classic_minis

https://www.facebook.com/covclassics

Jon39

Original Poster:

13,239 posts

149 months

Sunday 2nd April 2023
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Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I now have some firms to consider.


bennno said:

Reasonable, but the David Brown (no relation to DB) creations do not appeal to me at all.

A standard looking, true to original, Mark 1 Mini Cooper S, with huge power from a Swiftune engine, or an Aston Martin DB5 with concealed air conditioning is fine, but sticking many 21st century components on to a 1960s car, just seems ridiculous.

I don't think I am alone having that opinion, because the highest auction sale prices, often tend to be completely original cars, or cars modified for a specific purpose, such as racing or rallying.


utgjon

713 posts

179 months

Tuesday 23rd May 2023
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Jon39 said:

Reasonable, but the David Brown (no relation to DB) creations do not appeal to me at all.

A standard looking, true to original, Mark 1 Mini Cooper S, with huge power from a Swiftune engine, or an Aston Martin DB5 with concealed air conditioning is fine, but sticking many 21st century components on to a 1960s car, just seems ridiculous.

I don't think I am alone having that opinion, because the highest auction sale prices, often tend to be completely original cars, or cars modified for a specific purpose, such as racing or rallying.
Consider a Swiftune Madgwick, you won't regret it! They're beautifully built and have the best engines in the business (I race them).

FWDRacer

3,564 posts

230 months

Thursday 25th May 2023
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The Real Mini Company are worth a look based on your geography - they are based in Oxfordshire

Waynker Renee

926 posts

175 months

Sunday 18th June 2023
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Fred /Nippycars had a very good reputation but I’ve not heard a lot said about them the last 3 years or so.

https://nippycarsonline.com/

EVOTECH3BELL

812 posts

30 months

Wednesday 5th July 2023
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Bump - Did you get anything sorted?

Has anyone used Minimime in Stoke?


Waynker Renee

926 posts

175 months

Sunday 9th July 2023
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EVOTECH3BELL said:
Bump - Did you get anything sorted?

Has anyone used Minimime in Stoke?
Yes a couple of times, although again some while ago. Very happy with both jobs



duncancallum

843 posts

184 months

Thursday 24th August 2023
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Metal work wise tony enion near oulton park is one of the best I've seen. Knows his stuff on 60s coopers.

What needs restoration?

johnoz

1,039 posts

198 months

Thursday 24th August 2023
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duncancallum said:
Metal work wise tony enion near oulton park is one of the best I've seen. Knows his stuff on 60s coopers.

What needs restoration?
Tony built our one we found out, its is a very nice job.




Edited by johnoz on Thursday 24th August 22:01

Caddyshack

11,488 posts

212 months

Thursday 24th August 2023
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johnoz said:
duncancallum said:
Metal work wise tony enion near oulton park is one of the best I've seen. Knows his stuff on 60s coopers.

What needs restoration?
Tony built our one we found out, its is a very job.


Who the what now?

AlexRS2782

8,155 posts

219 months

Monday 23rd October 2023
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FlyingPanda said:
I've not used them myself, but a friend of mine (who knows his stuff) rates them highly:

https://www.haresofberkshire.co.uk/
I know this is an old(er) thread, but thought i'd bump this as Greg and the team at Hares have done a fantastic job with the bodywork / paint on my MG ZR.

A couple of very nice mini's being turned around while i was there including one that had been sent over from Ireland for a full resto - looked lovely.

duncancallum

843 posts

184 months

Tuesday 14th November 2023
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