1998 Mini Classic Cooper
“Town car”
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The story
A restoration project that was mostly finished by someone braver than me.
Two years of short, brilliant journeys. It makes 30mph feel like an event.
Its first outing after the respray — Camden to Brighton on a Sunday morning.
Sort the heater properly before next winter.
Timeline
- ServiceOct 2025 · 62,400 miCarbs balanced
Fresh plugs, points and a proper set-up on the rolling road.
- MilestoneMar 2024 · 59,800 miJoined the garage
Restored in 2022, bought two years later.
Maintenance history
Carb balance, plugs, points, timing
Modifications
Period Cooper detailing done during the 2022 restoration.
Gallery
Build progress, before/after and detail shots.
Condition report
- —Heater output weak
- —Minor lacquer wear on white roof
Digital glovebox
Sharing
Registration R778 KLD · private, never shown publicly