This little Mini has clearly had plenty of attention over the years, and fortunately some of the work has been documented.

Having been in its current ownership since 2019, it has undergone a restoration which included stripping back sections of the bodywork, preparing the panels and repainting in its bright red finish.

A collection of photographs accompanies the Mini, showing various stages of the work rather than simply the finished result.

Interestingly, the paperwork also includes an old advertisement written by a previous owner, who had already spent considerable time making it resemble a Cooper.

The changes included an eight-slot grille, Minilite-style alloy wheels, opening rear windows, replacement bumpers, black carpets and a Cooper-style interior.

The same write-up also refers to a 12G940 cylinder head, K&N air filter and LCB tubular manifold, together with attention to the suspension bushes and other mechanical components.

There has been further expenditure during the cu...