Highlights

Unique build with a Peugeot 106 GTi engine
Rust-free shell with extensive restoration work
New interior featuring Corbeau bucket seats and custom dashboard
Equipped with a 6-point roll cage and security features
Resprayed in BS Pale Roundel Blue with distinctive WW2 style decals

The Appeal

With its characterful proportions, spirited performance and ever-enduring 'best of British' persona, it's of little surprise that the Mini continues to sit comfortably as one of the most successful classics in history. Beyond that, though, it's utterly perfect for modification and 'souping up' into a car well beyond its austere means.

This particular 1988 Clubman-nosed example has been thoroughly upgraded. It's now powered by a Peugeot 106 GTi engine, with a meticulously restored shell, 6-point roll cage, a fanciful RAF-style livery and a whole host of new parts. The result is an attractive, imposing and fiercely capable little car that defies all expectation - loaded with character and eminently drivable.

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1988
The DVLA records 7 previous keepers
Taken off of the road in 2007
In current ownership since 2021
Shell and Peugeot 106 GTi engine (TU5J4) acquired in April 2021
Engine approximately 78,400 miles, shell approximately 91,000 miles
No service history, but hundreds of photos of the build are provided
Previous owner restored the shell and added the front subframe for the new engine
All other work completed by the current owner
MOT valid until January 2025

The Condition

Shell is rust-free and has been undersealed since restoration
Shell has been de-seamed to prevent corrosion, though it can still be traced in the shell
Car was resprayed during restoration with some imperfections
Resprayed in BS Pale Roundel Blue with removable WW2 style decals on the side
Paint chips in usual places: rear arches, rear bumper, bonnet
Some cracking in the lacquer, which the vendor notes is unnoticeable from 2ft away
Front end and bonnet are fiberglass from ABS Motorsport, extended by approximately 2" for larger subframe and ancillaries
13" Supertrax wheels with Nankang tyres
LED headlights
Interior is new
Features Corbeau bucket seats with TRS 4-point harnesses
Custom fiberglass dashboard
Quick release steering wheel
6-point roll cage with removable side bars
Battery cut-off switch and fire extinguisher
Carbon fibre door cards with aluminium door handle set
As everything is relatively new, there's little sign of wear to note inside
Security features include locking doors, locking bonnet, locking boot, removable steering wheel, and battery cut-off switch

The Mechanics

Powered by a 1.6-Litre Peugeot 106 GTi engine
Manual transmission with 5 gears
Fully stainless steel exhaust system with a DTM muffler
Aluminium radiator
Entirely rebuilt, every component restored or replaced
Front subframe is entirely new
Rear subframe has been completely restored, including poly bushes
Two improvements are recommended by the vendor:
- Custom driveshafts needed to solve vibrations during acceleration (current modified 106/Mini driveshafts aren't balanced) costing £300-400
- ECU remap or standalone ECU needed to stop engine occasionally throttling back to 1,800 RPM
We've no reports of any other mechanical issues or faults

The vendor says:

It turns heads (in a good way). It feels like a new car inside, and feels exciting to get into and drive. It's completely unique so there's always a conversation to be had with passers by or other enthusiasts. It's a great platform to make your own impression on if you don't like any aspect of the build.

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