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[Iain Mk1 850]

Hi. I’m looking for a reliable local Mini specialist; I’m in Maidstone and used to enjoy using Sevenoaks Minis but their website numbers go to nothing. Can anyone help please ?
My car’s a 1964 850 needing work to return to the road after 15 years off it. I also want to create the historic racer look, so suspension mods required etc.

Thanks folks.

[Haynes]

Swiftune!  Just down the road from you but you would need deep pockets, they would take your 850 and create a S replica with a nod to their historic racers, which they are calling the Madgwick.  Estimated costs are around £30K but i dont think that includes any bodywork.  

 

 

https://www.autosspe...-mini-madgwick/

[gav]

Bill Richards in Ashford, or Palmer Works.

[GraemeC]

Is Bill not on Isle of Wight now?

[Chris1992]

KAD (Kent Auto Developments) are down there and do fantastic engine work. Unsure if they take on full restorations though.

[imack]

I used to know Andy and Shaun at sevenoaks minis about 30 years ago when I was an MCR member. I think they closed about 10 years ago.
I don't think KAD or Swiftune do the sort of work you are after.

[Ben_O]

Is Bill not on Isle of Wight now?

Yes

[OzOAP]

Phil at Annings Race and Restoration. Top bloke.
https://www.anningsr...on.com/services

Edited by OzOAP, 05 October 2020 - 12:42 PM.

[phillrulz]

How about andy @ ML motorsport, believe he and ACDodd on here used to work together think he sends engine work to him.

 

 https://www.facebook...t-14546041155/ 

https://www.mlmotorsport.net/

 

 

Higham , Rochester way.

 

Hes worked on my mini a few times, he also goes to London to Brighton and provides services. 

Edited by phillrulz, 05 October 2020 - 03:18 PM.

[MiniJosh92]

J W Mini Services - I am Ashford way - https://www.facebook...44197805651568/

[Minimoo84]

I can recommend MiniJosh92 he did the body shell for my City E

 

http://www.theminifo...-shell-rebuild/

 

[eebee]

Thanks all for your helpful replies and sorry for the very delayed response. 

I decided to get the car running & roadworthy, then get it to a specialist for it to be "un-bodged" in the welding department (previous owner).

I'll keep you posted but please, no one hold their breath for longer than 6 months  (o;

[eebee]

Been there in a work capacity; Nick's a great bloke. I asked for an estimated cost for road-going tuned 1275 engine (only) and he said £20k-ish. Lovely set up there though...

Swiftune!  Just down the road from you but you would need deep pockets, they would take your 850 and create a S replica with a nod to their historic racers, which they are calling the Madgwick.  Estimated costs are around £30K but i dont think that includes any bodywork.  

 

 

https://www.autosspe...-mini-madgwick/

 

Swiftune!  Just down the road from you but you would need deep pockets, they would take your 850 and create a S replica with a nod to their historic racers, which they are calling the Madgwick.  Estimated costs are around £30K but i dont think that includes any bodywork.  

 

 

https://www.autosspe...-mini-madgwick/

[paul50]

Def ml motorsport