Martin Hockley is a member of the Mini Cooper Club, and it was via this club that he managed to add to his Mini collection with this rather cool Van. “It’s been in the Mini Cooper Club for a while. I got it via Roger Agate, buying it from Rob and Lisa.”
Since owning the Van Martin hasn’t had to do much bodywork-wise but, since being passed around different club members, it has seen some panel work. There is now a replacement Van front panel, having lost its original one for a round-nose open-grille saloon type. The rear doors were replaced too. Martin did have some minor blemishes to sort out and the roof's hue has been changed from green to black, but he’s been happy with the paint, “It’s got the odd stone chip but you’ve got to use them. You can’t keep them all under wraps. It’s a Van: a commercial vehicle.” A blemish on one side of the Van is unseen as cool Dunlop logos have been added to both sides.
As you might expect, having the ‘standard’ Van grille isn’t without its issues as access to that area is limited but this one is even more complicated. “Tightening the fan belt is a pain, and taking out the starter motor or changing the oil filter is horrible, and now it’s even harder as I’ve put a sump guard on it,” laughs Martin. “I have bought a removable Van grille, in case I decided to jigsaw it out, but actually I don’t want to.”
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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