- David Brown Automotive, which created the DB5-esque Speedback, has unveiled its latest project – the Mini Remastered. - The classic Minis are completely stripped and rebuilt, using new panels and construction techniques. Many of the exterior seams are removed, for example, and the shell strengthened in key locations. - Each Mini Remastered gets custom LED rear light clusters with bespoke bezels, new puddle lights and bullet-style wing mirrors. A range of aftermarket wheels are offered, helping them stand out even more. - The most prominent changes have taken place inside. As well as extra sound deadening, the updated Mini's cabin gets custom trim and seats, a Mota-Lita steering wheel, a cupholder and lots of new tech. - For example, these Minis come with air-conditioning and a seven-inch touchscreen media system that supports Apple Car Play and Android Auto. - Each also gets keyless start, remote central locking and a USB port, so you can keep your phone or tablet topped up. - You won't find anything remarkably modern under the bonnet, though. These Minis use an original 1275cc engine, albeit reconditioned and tweaked to develop more power. - The 1275cc engine puts out 78bhp – about 30% more power than it did originally – and 91lb ft. - The tuned A-Series grants a 0-62mph of 11.7sec. Find a long enough stretch of road and 90mph might be possible. More tuning options are available, though. - Each features the original four-speed manual gearbox, driving the front wheels, too. It's overhauled, though, to ensure sweet shifts. - David Brown also says that it's uprated the brakes and suspension, helping the cars perform in a slightly more modern fashion. - Customers can personalise their Mini to their hearts' content, too. - Each of the bespoke classics is claimed to take over 1000 man-hours to build. - The time and effort involved is one reason – brace yourself – while you'll have to pay upwards £70,000 for one. - Regardless of how you cut it, that's a lot to pay for a restored, lightly modernised Mini. Interested? You can check out the full catalogue at David Brown's website now. - Have a look through the rest of our gallery for more detail shots of the new Mini Remastered by David Brown Automotive – and tell us what you think of the car in the comments section... Take a classic Mini, rebuild it from the ground up – adding some new tech along the way – and this is what you get...
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Half the price and I may be tempted but that's 911 money they're going for!! I know which one I would take for £70k
I've never been particularly swayed by the original, just a bit before my time to give the nostalgic 'fizz' but these are truly stunning! When the lottery win comes good it's on the list!
Watched Shmee take that Red one for a drive around Monaco today...it looks really cool and a whole bunch of fun!!!
Love these mini's, They look stunning. But 70k?
Lot of coin, isn't it. I'd rather have, say, an original and a Cayman. Or... well, the list is endless!
Very nice and original one🙂