A long love affair with the Mini has helped Andy Macukewicz’s transition to a new life in Australia.
Back in February 1986 I had just passed my driving test and, flicking through the Derby Evening Telegraph, saw a for sale ad for a 1978 1275 GT. My father and I set off to view it. There it was, CDU 308T: a 1978 Mini 1275 GT in Vermilion Red, complete with Dunlop Denovo run-flat tyres and a home-made centre console.
It turned out to be a bit of a rust-box and soon needed a rear valance and some Isopon in the A-panels. Then the flitch panels rotted away and I could only get in through the passenger door in fear of the driver’s door falling off! After fitting a Stage 1 kit I noticed that I was leaving a trail of blue smoke behind. A melted number three piston was the catalyst for ‘Project 1400’. Cue: a new front end, flitch panels etc., a new coat of Vermilion Red and a black roof. I built a 1400cc power plant from a donor 1300 GT unit that came out of my friend’s Brown Mini 1000 (aka Jobby) that he had crashed.
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Skin Deep
Scott Whitmore raced Mini Stox from the age of 10 and bought his first road Mini at 14. He already knew he was going to work in car body restoration. Just as well really...
Master Class
Back when concours restos were on the fringe of the mainstream scene, Roy Gudge joined a small band of visionaries who made their Mini Coopers better than new. He tells us about his stunning twice-restored 998cc Mk2 Cooper.
Weekend Warrior
This early Clubman was destined for a tough dual-purpose life as a daily driver and international competition car but a thorough restoration has given it a surprising third role, as a prize-winning show car.
Tyred & Tested
Martin Hockley took what was a relatively plain-looking Mini Van and turned it into an eye-catching homage to a great British brand.
The Italian Job 50th Anniversary With Art
Bex Celebrates The Iconic Italian Job Anniversary With Her Exclusive Signed Artworks.
Mothballed Revival
Even though Michael Gill’s humble 1972 Austin Mini 1000 had been unused for eight years when he bought it back in 2015, it still required a thorough restoration.
A Mini Addiction
Gary Pearson, of SELKent Mini Club, is a self-confessed Miniholic…
Rylstone Classic
Rylstone Classic
Goodwood Revival
Goodwood Revival
Legendary Grand Tour
Legendary Grand Tour
