The rusted and ruined motor fetched a whopping £20,000 when it went on sale, despite its condition. It has been sat in a garage for 40 years and left to rot. The roof of the garage had previously collapsed which damaged the car, which needs a new body, engine and full restoration.

Is a classic Mini reliable?

They are simply average. ReliabilityIndex puts the brand in 19th place out of 36, with a reliability index of 110. This isn’t bad, though it is average more than it is above average. The Telegraph rank Mini 19th in their 20 most reliable car brands, with 140 problems per 100 vehicles.

How much did the Mini Cooper sell for on bangers and cash?

In the first episode of the series, the Mathewsons collect a rusty yet incredibly rare 1965 Austin Mini Cooper S from a garage, which ends up exceeding expectations at auction, selling for a staggering £18,000.

What is the latest series of bangers and cash?

Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics
The new series, Bangers & Cash: Restoring Classics, will follow the journey of a vehicle purchased at a Mathewsons classic car auction, before being repaired, restored and then re-auctioned in order to try and find the vehicle a new home and loving owner.

How old is the classic Mini?

The Mini is a two-door compact city car that was produced by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000. The original Mini is considered an icon of 1960s British popular culture.

How many miles will a Mini Cooper engine last?

Mini Cooper engines can usually last between 200,000 – 250,000 miles or 13 – 17 years on average.

Do we restore and repair Minis?

Not only do we restore and repair Minis, we own them, drive them daily and race them across the UK and Europe so our knowledge of the Mini both in terms of bodywork and engine is second to none as is the care we take on all our Mini restorations, services and repairs. For examples of our work, take a look at our Mini restoration library.

Who are the real Mini Company?

The Real Mini Company; Classic Mini Restoration specialists in Oxfordshire. Passionate about Mini’s, serious about quality, The Real Mini Company specialises in Mini restoration catering for all models of the classic Mini range of cars.

How good is a 1989 998cc classic Mini 30?

Limited edition 1989 998cc classic mini 30 Ive had the car for 3 years now it was a runner 2 years ago and driving well. I stripped it down to a rolling chassis… This is an Onyx Bobcat, 1 of only 60 made. Bought to compete in Autotest, but a change of plans forces sale. Always dry stored. Lots of new parts, most purchase…