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  • John Cooper Garages - A Performance Odyssey
    September 28, 2024

    John Cooper Garages - A Performance Odyssey

    The Cooper name is an indelible and crucial part of the Mini legacy. In today’s modern MINI range, every single variant of the hatchback is now badged ‘Cooper’; in the States, the term ‘Mini Cooper’ is a common shorthand to...

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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 vs. Mini Cooper Sportspack

    What’s the difference between a Mini Cooper Sport and a Mini Cooper Sportspack? In short, the Sports Pack was an optional extra available for Mk7 Minis, whereas the Mini Cooper Sport was a standalone model. Released in 2000, the Cooper Sport...

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