Digging out 2 x Mini Cooper Barn Finds. Abandoned 1 owner cars. Will they run?

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Digging out 2 x Mini Cooper Barn Finds. Abandoned 1 owner cars. Will they run? In this barnfind episode Jonny Smith heads to an overgrown garden in Bedfordshire where the late owner had bought and driven two generations of Mini Cooper before mysteriously parking them up after 10 years of use. It takes a few hours just to clear the trees and bushes in front of the garage door!
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
0:50 Meet Alan
1:53 Minis all her life
2:32 Cardening time
3:20 Chainsawing
4:15 First door opening
5:10 Second door opening
7:15 Mini size comparisons
7:48 First look inside
8:20 Immaculate boot area
8:45 Tyre inflation
9:15 Off the road since 2002
10:05 Pulling MINI out of garage
11:15 Overgrown engine bay
12:58 Can we clean them?
15:00 Fuel injected or carb?
16:02 A Series Engine checks
21:08 Will it run?
22:03 Red pants
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@MikeCarden 2 ай бұрын

What a beaut little mini. And I do enjoy the episodes that you name after me. 😊

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 ай бұрын

My Carden!

@samholdsworth420 2 ай бұрын

My Cardigan?

@Ad0akes 2 ай бұрын

Car pervert ?

@4Kandlez 2 ай бұрын

My Garden?

@slyfondle1885 2 ай бұрын

But it wasn't a car den episode!

@Ewanm9389 2 ай бұрын

ITS NO NAME FULL SUSPENSION MOUNTAIN BIKE GUY!! Spotted in the wild! 14:30

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 ай бұрын

So true. He did 3 flybys in total and then stopped for a cold can.

@Ewanm9389 2 ай бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow probably needed it to lube up his chain

@pjoutdoorservices775 2 ай бұрын

AMAZING comment hahahaaa!

@bolf 2 ай бұрын

I was just about to say the same 😂

@loganleatham7960 2 ай бұрын

Dammit, someone got this comment in before me…and here I was thinking I would beat them to it being several hours in the future halfway round the world…you should of given him a bigger cameo Johnny!!😆

@bmwloco 2 ай бұрын

I picked up a $600 1971 Mini in NZ from a helicopter mechanic coming back from Antarctica. I was just coming out of the South Pole. My girlfriend and I drove that Mini all over the South Island of New Zealand and to Auckland. Great memories of a stellar car. The girl friend is now my bride of 22 years ;)

@FrostGhost 2 ай бұрын

Wow, would love to know more about Antarctica (and the mini ofc!).

@tineca407 2 ай бұрын

There is a film about a mini in NZ called goodbye pork pie. Might be worth a look given your story 😊

@NwoRun 2 ай бұрын

I thought that Mini was your girlfriend? What happens to the Mini?

@alxgu198 2 ай бұрын

@@NwoRunhe married it 🤷

@charlesallanstewart-kl2op 2 ай бұрын

@@alxgu198🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Mini mini where r you ?

@smcdetailing7921 2 ай бұрын

Clever tip Jonny. When a battery is completely dead. Take the terminals off and connect to jump pack and it'll start. If the dead battery is still connected it'll just sapp the charge out of the jump pack

@pit_stop77 2 ай бұрын

That red Cooper just needs to go back on the road, and im truly amazed at what still sits in people's garages waiting for you to let them out ❤

@craigwoodward7638 2 ай бұрын

10:10 is that dog insured to drive the tow car???😂

@althejazzman 2 ай бұрын

Ha! I spotted that.

@shaunwest3612 2 ай бұрын

Made me laugh 😂

@martinogold 2 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@patreekotime4578 2 ай бұрын

Had the same thought!

@Nozes.. 2 ай бұрын

Came here to write the same 😂

@YouTube 2 ай бұрын

sooo here for this og mini 😍😍

@geek9642 2 ай бұрын

Actual KZfaq is a mini fan 😮

@garbeal2397 2 ай бұрын

Christ even youtube is a fan of the late brake show

@clipter6677 Ай бұрын

Skibidi toilet😊

@garyhalkon8749 2 ай бұрын

I would buy both of these in a heartbeat ❤ Not that you need to know this, but went for milk today and wore a fleece that is identical to the BFF. A man in the queue said "thats like what the bloke on late brake show wears" 😂 Brilliant episode Jonny!

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 ай бұрын

Seriously? The fleece is becoming that notorious!

@anusername8350 2 ай бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShowthe fleece is a celeb of its own now

@williamarmstrong7199 2 ай бұрын

I have been saying for years.. 20 of them it seems.. BMW should be done under the trades description act for calling the vehicle they are selling a "Mini" which it absulutly is not.

@V_Dubya 2 ай бұрын

His BFF game is strong 💪

@andrewhaines3259 Ай бұрын

@williamarmstrong7199 I'd agree with you there! If one needs a bigger car, buy a different model! A Mini should be just that. The hint is in the name. The same with the Fiat 500. They've bloated it beyond what it's supposed to be, a small city runabout.

@stonecold2176 2 ай бұрын

Tree stump - Better than any padlock.

@magsman448 2 ай бұрын

If you've never had the opportunity to drive the smaller older style Minis, then you're missing out! It really is something of an experience!!!!!

@garycamara9955 Ай бұрын

I had 25 MINIs at one time.

@martilomas3440 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this one! The trick of rocking the car in gear, to unlock a sticky starter motor has got me out of a few pickles over the years!

@AnagramAutoclassics 2 ай бұрын

That left-hand door nearly got you stumped!! Sure they didn't call you just to get some free gardening done? Thanks, Jonny. Another fun episode. Don't forget to wash the BFF.

@davidelliott5843 2 ай бұрын

I hope that was an old chain saw chain because it’s deffo old now.

@ab3000x 2 ай бұрын

Rumor has it a guy in my town has at least a dozen classic Minis in his garage. I'm in Rhode Island, in the U.S,. so it ain't down the road from you.

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 ай бұрын

Find out. Maybe we ought to make a special trip. Jonny wants to do US barnfinds this year.

@patreekotime4578 2 ай бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShowWe definitely have legit BARNS over here!

@maddon001 2 ай бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow i know a man who has legit got a shed full of minis that he has collected since the 90s

@ab3000x 2 ай бұрын

@@TheLateBrakeShow I'll swing by the place and see what I can find out. I don't know the guy but I'm not afraid to ask. I remember seeing classic minis (many years ago) and a bunch of weird fiberglass kit cars there. The garage is pretty big and could hold a lot of small vehicles. He might have motorcycles too but I'm not sure.

@user-uw1sx3xt1e 2 ай бұрын

When you think there's nothing to watch, but find there's a Barn Find Edition of TLBS! Thanks Jonny - great Sunday PM entertainment :)

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 ай бұрын

💪🏽😎

@Damien-bi6ng 2 ай бұрын

Great barn find, Jonny. As always with these episodes, as interesting as the cars are, it more intriguing about the reasons for them being there in the first place. Fascinates me!🚘💛

@rollingtroll 2 ай бұрын

My goodness those cars were loved. So worth a save, both of 'em.

@retired3067 2 ай бұрын

I had a 72 cooper S, twin Webber carbs, would beat a Vet out of the hole but then I would get smoked. Best little car I ever owed.

@garycamara9955 Ай бұрын

I had 25 different MINIs. They call me MINI Gary. I still have some.

@aidenjohns8248 2 ай бұрын

clean up all neutral connections, battery to body and chassis to starter or run a jump lead from neutral to starter casing, not only do they fur up on the battery, but the body also, builds up fuzz.. awesome find, can't beat a classic mini, some of my best driving was done in a mini.. and so simple, didn't need the garage and to re- mortgage the house to service them.. a true people car..

@FFVoyager 2 ай бұрын

7:20 In the early 2000's Alex Moulton, the engineer behind the suspension of a number of BL cars from the first Mini to the MGF, banned BMW Minis from his estate in Bradford on Avon. They had to be parked outside The Hall grounds! He really despised them.

@Polecat54941 2 ай бұрын

He is not alone!

@rafsport7702 2 ай бұрын

Funny enough Rover wanted to used hydrogas for the BMW Mini and they wanted a weird steering solution, luckily the Germans stepped in and the MINI became a benchmark for handling

@FFVoyager 2 ай бұрын

@@rafsport7702'became a benchmark for handling'? 🤣 You sound like someone who has never driven an original Mini!

@rafsport7702 2 ай бұрын

@@FFVoyager Had R50, R52 and R53z give me another modern car that comes close in handling that isn’t worth a fortune… NONE

@robertwilkins3043 2 ай бұрын

The R50 mini does handle extremely well. Most haters have never driven one and forget it was the Rover team that developed this car…they are great.

@gwizz9175 2 ай бұрын

The bloody great 1 3/4" carburettor in the middle of the engine bay tells you it's not fuel injected! 🤔

@roberthatfull3816 2 ай бұрын

I remember in the 80s I used to pick up 60s and 70s minis for 25 quid i had loads of them got a few for freebies too i loved the go kart handleing of them its one if those cars you realy have to drive .

@Fourwheeledfarming 2 ай бұрын

What a great find! I have 2000 (W reg) classic mini and a 2001 (Y reg) BMW Mini. Would love to give the Yellow cooper a new home!

@nickrudd2568 2 ай бұрын

Ive owned 23 proper Mini's, All in various stages of rusting out. I learnt everything i needed to know welding and mechanical wise, Replaced or patched just about every panel, Made my own steel flip front on hydraulics with new panels, Fitted a Metro turbo engine (on drum brakes!!!), deseamed three Minis and one Clubby and my favourite colour was the Vermillion Orange with a white roof.

@russthetrucker 2 ай бұрын

I spotted the cameo by no name full suspension mountain bike guy

@rotorhead5006 2 ай бұрын

That was actually Richard Porter in disguise!

@destrozar 2 ай бұрын

Immediately after watching this video I took a walk to my local supermarket here in the heart of Lyon. On the side of the road , a red Mini One, in the garage right next to it , guys working on an original black Mini special.

@th42 2 ай бұрын

Never was there a better illustration of how much the BMW isn’t a ‘mini’. It’s massive.

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 ай бұрын

But compare a 2002 Mini to a 2024 Mini and these R50s are delightfully tiny.

@AutoAtlantica 2 ай бұрын

As Frank Stephenson himself said, the car was designed as a projected evolution had BL/AR/Rover etc have evolved the car themselves.

@Jay-B1750 2 ай бұрын

Wow what a great find, I hope they go on to be enjoyed or find good homes 👌👍 thank-you Alan & Margaret

@Lucan-ve6zc 2 ай бұрын

Interesting to compare the size and weight of the cars. From what I read (I stand to be corrected) the '91 model is circa 1,400 lbs. A current mini cooper is circa 2,800lbs. We're all being told that we should be more environmentally aware. Yet, it's pretty simple maths to work out which car requires more energy to provide inertia. Progress is a funny thing.

@skylined5534 2 ай бұрын

It's all the safety equipment, sound deadening and 'creature comforts' weighing down even the 'lightest' modern cars.

@MrAdopado 2 ай бұрын

Indeed ... but if you have a serious crash in the newer version you are much less likely to die ... you pays your money and takes your choice!

@Lucan-ve6zc 2 ай бұрын

Not against the former. It's the latter.@@skylined5534

@Lucan-ve6zc 2 ай бұрын

The same principles apply regarding mass. The greater the mass, the more protection is needed in the event of a crash. If all cars were smaller and lighter, the dynamics of safety apply. It's a chicken and egg thing.@@MrAdopado

@MrAdopado 2 ай бұрын

@@Lucan-ve6zc To achieve their safety ratings cars are tested in a very practical series of real life crashes at measured speeds. If a super-light car could pass the tests we wouldn't have ended up with the current set of designs. Also, crash safety isn't the only reason for heavier cars. Many people choose a physically larger car for reasons of comfort. People also prefer quieter cars so they now have sound insulation and vibration resistant features which all add to the weight. Even wheels and tyres are large and heavy compared with 50 years ago ... so large that there isn't room to include a spare in many vehicles ... which is just as well because that would make the already increased weight even greater!

@markdawson4625 2 ай бұрын

Nice one Jonny. Old school mechanics. Problem solving without the need for an electronics degree and a laptop.

@besenzon1 2 ай бұрын

Great find Jonny. Good effort with the gardening and getting the Mini running. Big thank you to Alan 👍 Hope they both find new homes

@TheGT73 2 ай бұрын

I had a red 1991 Mini Cooper H810 HHJ in 1998 and it was a carburettor model. Absolutely loved that car! Lots of memories watching this

@WPKSC 2 ай бұрын

The two minis look like little and large next to each other, the early one has so much more character to it as well.

@dalliance36 2 ай бұрын

This got me all misty eyed , I had a BRG 91 cooper going back 25 years ago and she was my pride and joy ! Never cried over a car as much as when I had to sell her , she had exactly the same seats and clocks so the memories came flooding back .

@danielkelly8756 2 ай бұрын

That airbox with the mini logo engine cover is really cool. Quite funny how they made tiny changes like that to "modernise" the car. They are perfect cars apart from safety. They are just awesome and make everyone smile. Even young kids who have never seen one. Its like simon cowell said about his, its like owning a cute little dog

@olympus__ 2 ай бұрын

The Coopers were the first of the Mini line to have fuel injection, first introduced in 1991. This makes this particular one quite rare, with only 19,000 non injected Coopers made during 90 and 91. The last Minis received injection in August of 1994.

@benatt3338 2 ай бұрын

for next time.. there is a manual boot release under the back seat bench on the mini one. pop it up and pull the hoop

@GenaF 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful Minis. I started out with classics after passing my test and sadly they rotted away. I currently have a 20 year old R52 Cooper convertible and a 2023 F56 Cooper SE (electric). I love Minis so much, I even named my second daughter, Mini.

@jamesmisener3006 2 ай бұрын

Had a roomate with a new mini in 69 and try as he might he didn't kill us all in it. I drove it a few times and you just smile driving one taking the windest road to wherever your going. Cheers 🇨🇦

@Hix066 2 ай бұрын

Can’t beat an original mini. I have my first ever Clubman saloon in the parents garage. Not moved since 1995. Sadly the old man sold the MG Metro engine that was supposed to go into it. It will live again one day. Ideally with a full custom multipoint cage and a mode engine conversion with custom subframes and wishbones front and rear. I really need to get up there and start scanning it so I can design all of the stuff for whenever it is I’m able to find somewhere to restore it.

@JamesMossR33 2 ай бұрын

That's a project I'd love to see! GL with it.

@JohnMoore-rv4zm 2 ай бұрын

I've owned a 1963 MINI Clubman woody, my first, followed by 2011, 2013, and 2017 hardtops. The 17 is my daily driver and I hope it's the last car I buy. This vid was a special joy to watch, with MINIs old and new side by side, and obviously well-loved. Thanks, Jonny, again.

@Mrtallguy76 2 ай бұрын

What a cracking find, that classic looks absolutely stunning. Can’t believe they were parked up when only 10 years old.

@Hondasboy1000 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this episode. My first car was an old mini. I'd love to restore one at some point. Mine had a LCB exhaust manifold, MG inlet, K&N air filter, uprated carb, Peco back box. The noise that thing made was epic. ❤

@markjackson1183 2 ай бұрын

Yet again a thoroughly enjoyable barn find. This is the best car content on the net for me. I just love a barn find and would love to see a follow up on some of these cars. Jonny’s sense of humour is 👌🏻

@mrwobbly5277 2 ай бұрын

Walked past those garages many times. Always wondered what classics were hiding inside .. nice work

@ElectricCarAustralia 2 ай бұрын

This was a magic show. Love these mini's having grown up with a 1971 model in "Hairy Lime". Keep up the great work Johnny.

@euth 2 ай бұрын

Kid doing a wheelie in the background... perfect timing 😊

@chriswalker4272 2 ай бұрын

I parked my 1974 Land Rover Series 3 beside a 'new type' mini, and it was longer and wider than a Land Rover. Not much Mini about it ! But I did have a mini 1000 called Bubby, and she was a great wee car, full of lovable character and charm. The originals are very small outside, but surprisingly spacious inside, and have such a lovely face IMHO.

@weedaviec 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful little original mini. I had 3 original minis. A yellow 1275, a green 1000 and a white mini van 1000. When the BMW mini was released I thought it was too big and unattractive. I've changed my mind now- it's a nice design.

@MarkWebster404 2 ай бұрын

I literally gasped when the classic Mini was revealed. Such a lovely car.

@robertwilkins3043 2 ай бұрын

I hope you follow up with another video the R50 mini Johnny. It’s about time they had some recognition for being such great cars that embodied the original design and concept.

@elttus 2 ай бұрын

Unlike the crap that calls itself MINI these days.

@MegaSkyline69 2 ай бұрын

Good on you, Jonny, for giving Margaret back the use of her 2 garages, as well as rescuing 2 cars that are worthy projects. And all it took was half a days hard graft . 👍🏻

@OldSonyMan 2 ай бұрын

I used to produce co-polymer blow moulded fuel tanks for the 'new' mini back in 2000-2003 and we literally couldn't make enough ! We ran Sunday-friday 24hour (3x8 hour shifts/day) plus overtime on Saturday (3 shifts) and Sunday (1 shift). So I'd say that this car was phenomenally successful !

@brunovanaken5893 2 ай бұрын

Nice ! i have the same but a year yonger so it had the rubbish injection, ditched it after 25 years for a nice big carb and tadaa now it runs like a swiss clock This is the best car in the world :)

@fastEdCanuck 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting in the extra long day to get the little red machine going! Another entertaining episode.

@fayeashcroft7066 2 ай бұрын

Great 👍 find !!!! I hope the lady gets these cars serviced detailed and sold I love your barn finds but the waste of cars deteriorating Lucky the cars were in fairly ok condition. Love to see someone like Flawless Cleaning Services Ben and his Dad clean the shed and garden Thanks again Great episode Cheers 🍻 Australia 🇦🇺 👍👍👍👍👍👍

@Lucan-ve6zc 2 ай бұрын

Looks so similar to my red 1000 in the mid to late eighties. Same wheels, black arches, body and rook colour. Oh boy, I wish I had the dosh lying around to buy one like that and get tidied up. Great video as always Jonny. Thanks!

@g-man8217 2 ай бұрын

Crikey! Jonny, you said you like doing barn finds authenitically - it makes your life harder. Chainsawing through dirt will make anybody's life harder! Saw will be blunt straightaway. Here's a tip - wash off all the dirt before you chainsaw the stump. Then you wont need the big handsaw. Probably not a tip you'll need often, but hey, happy to help. Love your Barnfinds!

@TVtwarn 2 ай бұрын

Hey Jon the early minis were called ‘one’ in trim level :) then cooper then the cooper s . Few differing option packs on each trim . The ONE was the non cooper variant As a classic mini person I vowed never to have an early r50 😂 now I have a 2001 cooper chilli pack and I love it ! They’re great . Still have a classic mini alongside it 😊 Great episode keep up the great work

@vdevov 2 ай бұрын

As an owner of a ‘91 Cooper, just gotta say SPi Mini Coopers didn’t come around until ‘92. ‘91’s were still carbs. Margaret seems so similar to me. Still have my ‘91 and had an ‘05. Got myself a flip front kit, never installed it though. The BMW lasted 3 years mechanically. The Rover’s still going strong.

@rufinoacosta9289 2 ай бұрын

What a nice find...loved the mini...is in really good condition...just needed some love..thanks for the video!

@JR90. 2 ай бұрын

What en epic find - both cars look like they were well looked after before being parkerd. Some effot Jonny, digging them both out from behind the small wood that had formed!

@jeffshaw4553 2 ай бұрын

Wow brilliant Jonny love the minis can’t believe the condition of the 90s mini love it wow what a well looked after barn find with a few quid then 2 👊🏻👊🏻

@drewsteroriginals4564 21 күн бұрын

Great video, great Mini, loved how the dog used the Terios to pull out the Mini too, made me smile!

@Dannyjones1 2 ай бұрын

All that hard work and perseverance throughout the day was worth it. Great episode, Jonny. Top viewing, thank you!👍🏻

@graemeadamson7272 2 ай бұрын

Just want to say Jonny , before I even watch this , I know it's gonna be top drawer . You and Harry are essential Sunday evening viewing for a massive car nut such as myself , and many others, I shouldn't wondef . Cheersmatethanksmatebye 👊

@edwardmace3072 2 ай бұрын

its really good to see your progression on starting these barn finds!

@jasonkeyes474 2 ай бұрын

I just bought my first Mini ONE '06 a few weeks ago, and I am already hopelessly in love with the ol' gal. What a treat to drive!

@jamiedufrayer5461 2 ай бұрын

Class! Nice work Johnny, enjoyed seeing that one start up. Quality background wheelie action too 😆

@ianboulstridge9290 2 ай бұрын

I had a identical J-plate Cooper in BRG, last of the Carbs! Brought back so many memories. Loved that car ♥️

@TheRealBobHickman 2 ай бұрын

Stunning Mini. I have fond memories of my Mini 1000 and the ice cream tub lid I strategically stuck just behind the grill to prevent the water getting all over the ignition. At least all the parts were dirt cheap and everything is easy to work on.

@markgadsby5568 2 ай бұрын

Nearly everything… getting the lower radiator pipe off was always a challenge!

@The_Original_KL 2 ай бұрын

That little red mini is absolutely gorgeous, some love put into that and it will be stunning again. The other one get it started and in for an MOT.

@retromechanic2238 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic. Having recently recommissioned my classic mini this was a pleasure to view. Thank you to all involved 😃

@charlesmoore2485 2 ай бұрын

I cherish all your work but especially the barn finds. I still re watch the Volvo 145, and the owners written notes. Love that stuff

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoy the human stories behind these cars.

@richhelm21 2 ай бұрын

Anybody else shout 'Yessssss!' when it fired up. 🙂

@TNT-projects Ай бұрын

I use a small plastic seringe ( no needle) with fresh petrol into the plug hole 3-5ml per cylinder It wets the rings, helps the suck stroke… Rocking it in 4th gear gives you more power torque against the stuck engine than 1st…. I winched a stuck engine in 4th with oil I each cylinder… it dragged the wheel then turned the engine

@_TwoBobBit 2 ай бұрын

It makes me happy to see neglected old cars spluttering back into life like this I have a tip for you - be careful in old garages like that with corrugated concrete roofs (especially broken ones) as they are likely full of asbestos...but you probably knew that anyway! Keep up the great work! 🤩

@markgadsby5568 2 ай бұрын

I’d be more wary of the chainsaw 😮

@fransgeers7400 2 ай бұрын

That Classic Mini looks really stunning!

@rickyprice7586 2 ай бұрын

I've just bought one the same year colour it's exactly the same

@gavinstreet9694 2 ай бұрын

Love these, I am always itching to see whether you get them started. Had an 82 mini as my first car, it was in terrible condition but what a fun car to drive.

@chrisd924 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jonny for bringing back some happy memories as that engine noise was the sound of my youth...

@deliawolfe 2 ай бұрын

In the 1970s I briefly owned an early LHD 1961 Morris Mini Minor. Seeing this one makes me want another. Lovely car !!!

@davidyeates5525 Ай бұрын

Good work, I'll come back to it when im ready to fit my LOF clutch and fork kit which is sat waiting. I appreciate the reuse of the calpol syringe for grease application, i have a few spare so might repurpose!

@cornishrider 2 ай бұрын

The BMW Mini is now starting to come into it own and that yellow example is crying out to to recommissioned and looks to be in lovely order

@skylined5534 2 ай бұрын

And despite some people's hatred towards them they really are great little cars!

@busnutta 2 ай бұрын

Great find! Worth all the hard work to get the garage doors open. The Classic Mini is a 1991 Mainstream Carb Cooper. It was the model between the 1990 RSP and the 1992 Single Point Injection. The seats are ‘Racing Crayons’ fabric. Although not as popular as the earlier and later models. They are getting quite rare. I would say it’s done 29,000 miles, and was looked after. Would love to see a follow up video on both cars! 👍

@GazzUnseen 2 ай бұрын

That’s a gorgeous little car, thanks for sharing your efforts with us. Hope the owner can get it back out on the road!

@kevincochrane 2 ай бұрын

Another cracking video, Jonny.. We practically gave away all the Minis that we took in part-exchange, back in the mid/late 90s.. Nobody wanted them! How things change.. There's a Mini Cooper RSP currently close to the top of my wishlist 🏁

@markianclark9645 2 ай бұрын

kevincochrane ...if I'd been normal like typical males..I wouldn't have spent 45 years on motorbikes..and would've passed a car test which mum could never understand why her only son had to be different..her daughters drive of course..all my sisters do..if I had it should've been a mini..I'm a pensioner now..and I still ride..just a little..although now with a Freedom travel pass it will probably cease altogether in the next few years

@lesflynn4455 2 ай бұрын

Great episode and a sweet little Mini. Thanks for your efforts and thanks for posting Jonny. This is one of my favourite channels.

@adogcalledkat9858 2 ай бұрын

Nice find..Using a flashlight to see the spark made me chuckle😁😁

@dredrev Ай бұрын

That dog pulled the mini out of the garage no problem! Good boi!

@eddieallen6401 2 ай бұрын

The effort you put into these barn finds is amazing. Two lovely cars. Those Mini Ones are looking better with every passing year.

@robcyster3909 2 ай бұрын

Another great barnfind . Both cars look in pretty good condition as well. And as a bonus dunstable is no distance at all from me. Keep up the good work, and serious back wheel skills from no name suspension guy....

@taks8439 2 ай бұрын

Your barn finds just get better and bettrer Jonny. I look forward to a sunday evening watching an eisode before the start of the working week. You are a legend my man 👍

@TheLateBrakeShow 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Really chuffed they have become part of the weekend ritual.

@rolex0071 2 ай бұрын

My first car was a mini in 1983. I remember stopping at traffic lights in the 1990s and up pulled a mini 1275GT rust running along the doors, and next to that was a late 1980's Porsche looking new. The light went green and the two cars screamed down the road at max speed. But the 1275GT was gone like a rocket, leaving the Porsche behind, miles behind. What engine was in that mini i will never know, i could not stop laughing and nearly wet my jeans 🤣

@rotorhead5006 2 ай бұрын

It's a testament to my faith in Jonny that I found his impromptu MacGuyvor Weedkiller Snowfoam Watering Can valet far less teeth-grating than when Petrol Ped goes anywhere near his cars during a planned wash! 😅

@AndyQuinton 2 ай бұрын

I know you're not a big fan of the Mini Jonny but they hold a special place in my heart, I think they're sweet little things. Designed and built by the good guys too 😉 Another brilliant episode, thanks as always for all the graft and in this case gardening!

@chrisbartlett6022 2 ай бұрын

Magic, well done, if only for clearing the front of the garage, anything else was a bonus, brings back all the Mini memories I have 🙂

@caterhamsuperlightr81 2 ай бұрын

Interesting video. That ‘classic’ Mini had wider optional 165 section tyres fitted and by the looks (and sound) of it, either a RC40/Maniflow/Janspeed exhaust system. 👍

@neiliosr8 2 ай бұрын

Another great episode, and me personally I would like the yellow mini please. Oh and did we see an impromptu appearance by the infamous No name full suspension guy passing the garage. 🤣

@snoopzac2082 2 ай бұрын

I spotted that too! Couldn't quite see the cans of Stella in a spar bag hanging from the handlebars but maybe he'd already drunk them and was going back for more. 🤷

@fredscratchet1355 2 ай бұрын

@@snoopzac2082he was clocking the cars for later😒.

@markgadsby5568 2 ай бұрын

If you take the yellow one, I’ll definitely be taking the red one! 🎉