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Ranger Cub found in front garden
This picture was flashed over to me some time ago and I don't know anything else about it than this looks to be a Ranger Cub in a pretty messy front garden. Know more about it? Any other information...
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Does the Minilan of Barbados survive?
I have heard several rumours about the survival of the Minilan, a racing Special built and raced and hill climbed on the island of Barbados in the early 1970s by Michael Gill. But I have never seen any...
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The Minilan of Barbados does survive
The power of the internet! Yesterday's question was: could the Minilan of Barbados survive? Well, today's answer is: yes! Although without it's Mini 1275 cc powertrain and other mechanicals, the car's...
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Autobarn Fabrications' Gecko
I came across this picture of a Gecko in front of the Autobarn premises where it was built. The sign behind reads 'AUTOBARN - Tamworth 68214. Agricultural & Motor Engineers. Specialist Vehicle...
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The Racing Reverend's Special
One comforting thought may be that, while the whole corona crisis drama continues to unfold, I will continue to bother you with my articles, here at Maximum Mini. As always, comments are appreciated -...
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More on the Racing Reverend's Specials
After yesterday's article about racing Reverend Barry Whitehead (click here) a number of messages dropped in, linking to a little piece of film footage showing the reverend being interviewed. It's...
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Jeremy Delmar-Morgan passed away at 77
It's with great sadness that I found out about the death of Jeremy Delmar-Morgan. Only now, as he passed away on 12 June 2018 at the age of 77 already. That's almost two years ago, but I thought the...
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Mystery Mini derivative (64)
These pictures were posted on the Ten Tenths forum years ago. The message that came with them read: "The pics below are of a single seat racing car that was bought by my dad's business partner in...
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Mead Special finds a new owner (1)
It's been a long time since news was heard from the Mead Special, built and raced in South-Africa in 1970 and under restoration by doctor Greg Mills for such a long time (full story here). It's here...
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Happy Easter 2020
Easter might look a little different this year with the restrictions for visiting family and friends having gone global by now. Despite all this I wish all readers and fans of Maximum Mini a happy...
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Sir Stirling Moss dies at 90
Last weekend British motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss has died at the age of 90. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time, even though he did never won the World...
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What happened to the electric Mini Marcos?
With more and more classic cars getting electrified these days, let's have a look at a Mini Marcos that had been modified in this way back in 1968. It was built by professors James Lacy and John Byrne...
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Spanish Sprint - what's its background?
An interesting message about an interesting MiniSprint came in from Spain last week: "Hello Jeroen. My name is Jose and I am a Spanish Mini collector located in Barcelona. I have a very nice collection...
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Swedish Cox GTM now found, too
A few Mini derivatives that were thought to have gone lost have been unearthed in Sweden in the last few years. The Holmbarth / Automec Special in the first place (a number of articles here), and I...
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Swiss Super-Mini built by Swiss super-millionaire?
Some time ago I asked for more information about a shortened and coachbuilt Mini, probably from Switzerland and probably of 1971 vintage (click here). I received a reply from reader Jotage who wrote:...
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Canadian Mini based Ginetta is a total mystery
Mini based sports cars come in many shapes and sizes, but I'd never come across one wearing the body of a Ginetta. Until last week, that is, when Denis Caron dropped me a line from Ottawa in Canada. He...
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MoBi-One is saved
It's almost been 10 years when the mysteriously disappeared MoBi-One was mentioned on these pages for the first time. Meanwhile, the car was found in a barn last year (click here) after which a number...
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Chambers Special - where is it now?
The Maximum Mini files continue to grow, with now over 41,000 images, sales literature, build specifications, drawings and historical correspondence and still I get surprised very often with new stuff....
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Hustler Holiday memories...
A lovely message from Vince Smith: "Hi Jeroen, Just going through some old car brochures and found two examples of Hustler 4 wheelers based on the Hustler Holiday design. Both were marketed by William...
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Mini Jem found in The Netherlands
Last January I was contacted by a fellow (big) Marcos-owner in The Netherlands who wrote: "Hi Jeroen. I was offered a Mini Jem recently but turned down the offer because I have enough to deal with my...
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