Who are considered to be the best Mini restorers?

[Jon39]

Either Midlands or South.

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

Thank you.

[P5BNij]

Southam Mini & Metro, 01926 815681.

[stevieturbo]

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]

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]

how deep are your pockets?

https://www.davidbrownautomotive.com/mini-remaster...

[Yex GTR]

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]

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


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

[Bungleaio]

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]

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. I now have some firms to consider.

bennno said:

how deep are your pockets?

https://www.davidbrownautomotive.com/mini-remaster...

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]

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]

The Real Mini Company are worth a look based on your geography - they are based in Oxfordshire

[Waynker Renee]

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]

Bump - Did you get anything sorted?

Has anyone used Minimime in Stoke?

[Waynker Renee]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

@caddyshack

http://www.theennionworkshop.freewebspace.com/