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  • Our Mini Cooper reunited with its first owner after 23 years!
    September 27, 2024

    Our Mini Cooper reunited with its first owner after 23 years!

    1998 Rover Mini Cooper Sportspack in rare Nightfire Red with Cumulus leather interior Having had to bide his time to acquire a Mini Cooper of this particular specification and colour combination, Keith ultimately purchased the car from Caffyns Rover in Brighton on 15th June...

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  • Phil Mires Classic Cars at Woking Car Show 2024
    September 24, 2024

    Woking Car Show 2024

    Highlights from the 2024 edition of the Woking Town Centre event, showcasing a variety of locally-owned classic, custom, American and supercars. 

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  • Phil Mires Classic Cars at Minis by the Sea 2024
    September 5, 2024

    Minis by the Sea 2024

    Highlights from the 2024 edition of Minis by the Sea, held at Steyne Gardens, Worthing seafront. The show is put on each year by the West Sussex Mini Owners Club, and there are always plenty of well-kept classic Minis on display. 

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  • Hellingly Festival of Transport 2024
    August 30, 2024

    Hellingly Festival of Transport 2024

    Highlights from the 2024 Hellingly Festival of Transport, run by Eastbourne Historic Vehicle Club. The three-day event takes place every August bank holiday weekend and has been running since 1976. This year's edition saw many British classic cars in attendance, in addition...

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  • The difference between the Mini Cooper Sport and a Mini Cooper Sportspack
    August 20, 2024

    Mini Cooper Sport v's Mini Cooper Sportspack

    What’s the difference between a Mini Cooper Sport and a Mini Cooper Sportspack? In short, the ‘Sports pack’ was a just optional extra available on Mk7 Minis, whereas a Cooper Sport is a completely separate Mini model. The Mini Cooper Sport, released in...

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  • Phil Mires Classic Cars at Cranleigh Classic Car Show 2024
    August 11, 2024

    Cranleigh Classic Car Show 2024

    Highlights from the 2024 Cranleigh Classic Car Show, run by the Cranleigh Lions. The renowned event hosts over 1,000 vehicles from all eras and manufacturers, including decommissioned emergency service vehicles right though to supercars - plenty of classic Minis in attendance too!...

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