Thread: 1987 Mini

Hi everyone,

I thought I'd post some photos of my current project on here, as it's something a little different.

This is...or was, my 1987 Austin Mini.


My Mini (Resized).jpg



A couple of years back, while I was sitting in traffic, a van driver blindsided me, wrecking the rear of the car. I was pushed into the car in front, so the front took damage too.

Damage 1.jpg

Damage 2.jpg


Although the car was wrecked, I couldn't bear to part with it, so for the past two years I've been gradually restoring it with my father, whilst attending college/university.

Repair 2.jpg

Repair 4.jpg

Repair 3.jpg

I've also spent some money on improvements, such as a Cooper engine and a twin exhaust system.

Engine 1.jpg

Repair 1.jpg


Should be fantastic to drive when it's ready! Provided I'm not involved in another accident, I plan on keeping this car for many years...

Sub'd! I love classic Minis. Nice project you got there!

Very cool classic Mini...87 is considered "classic, isn't it?

^ its a classic shape. in the USA we have the newer BMW mini, and they ( the americans) now call that shape the "classic" mini..

Cool little project. Looking forward to seeing it completed.

needed to drop in a vtec motor!

Sweet project.