The specification for this impressive Mini ‘Cooper S' is a delightful 1000cc engine ensuring exceptionally brisk acceleration.

The power plant was fully rebuilt by Mervyn Johnston, a Marque Expert, featuring new crankshaft, camshaft, conrods, pistons, and more totalling £7500.

Fuelling the power plant is twin H4 SU carburettors that are fed by a switch operated electric fuel pump that pulls from a foam-filled fuel tank.

Big Brothers, a tuning specialist of North Yorkshire, were enlisted to carry out a tune on their rolling road to get it set up perfectly.

To assist in tight corners, the already agile handling has been improved with a Salisbury, POWR-LOK limited slip differential.

The gearbox is the BMC 4-speed gearbox with straight cut gears and synchromesh on second, third, and fourth.

The braking system has been uprated with 2-pot calipers on the front giving confidence in the stopping power of this superb hot hatch.

Other safety equipment includes a black roll cage made from ...