Historic Motor Racing has continued to grow over the last decade, in the face of challenging economic times. Competitor numbers increase, more and more cars are restored and returned to use, and the number of world class events keeps on rising.

One massive attraction is the simple spectacle of the history of world motorsport laid before you all in one place on the same day. The paddock permits close up inspection and the track facilitates combat in the finest tradition of endeavor with respect!

In many ways it’s a millionaire’s playground, but as usual the humble Mini bucks the trend. For whilst the Minis are certainly not cheap they are affordable and available. Parts and repairs present no serious difficulties. And of course, values continue to rise – show us a contemporary car to which this applies. In short an FIA Appendix Cooper S is an asset to be loved, admired and raced hard!

Playmini Historic Motorsport offers a range of services to serious competitors. We currently have two Cooper S race cars in build. The process, from rusty 50 year old donor car, to race ready machine takes approximately 12 months. Customers wishing to commission a complete car should pick up the phone in the first instance. Our processes and techniques are proven by our success on the race track. We pride ourselves in products ready to win.

If you are looking for components or sub-assemblies, these too can be supplied. We import/export worldwide.

For competitors with existing cars we can help unlock the full potential. Clearly there are many facets to winning performance, we cover them all. Selection of the right components, build process, tuning and set up are commonly discussed in pursuit of winning performance.

Finally, talk to us obligation free.




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Playmini Historic Motorsport offers a range of services to serious competitors. Our processes and techniques are proven by our success on the race track.

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The catalogue ( German ) that Japan gave us as the roadmap for this build #classicmini #dustys_auto_distillery #refurbishminiproject #sanwamini #sanwa_trading_co ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Japanese resto build "project orange" is now finished and ready to ship out to Japan for some motor shows 😀 #classicmini #newtoncommercial #project #BMH #minispares #minisparescentre #dustys_auto_distillery #brettsimsmotorsport #refurbishminiproject #sanwamini @sanwa_trading_co ... See MoreSee Less
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Coming up for sale, a rare opportunity to own a superb example of the classic Mini ..............................................................................A rather special build by Playmini – this car has quite a few interesting notes to the specification, starting with the bodyshell and the owner !The mk 3/4 bodyshell, was built for British Motor Heritage at the Longbridge plant and painted by BMH – this shell was on display at the Silverstone Mini 40th anniversary show on a 3 tier bodyshell stand in red, white and blue.The car is painted in tartan red, the underside is colour coded stone chip.Built using all original genuine Rover parts, subframes, hubs, brakes etc.The interior sports a full Newton Commercial kit, carpet, seats, panels and S cream crackle head liner, trimmed top dash rail with Japanese vent finishers, alloy gear knob and Cooper S ashtray.Swiftune Engineering had a hand to play in this build with all the suspension recently having all the geometry and corner weights set, combined with the super sticky Yokohama tyres and adjustable front tie bars with poly bushes, adjustable rear camber kit, adjustable shock absorbers, genuine Rover suspension cones with adjustable height trumpets this Mini corners on rails but still uses the correct rubber bushes elsewhere to ensure the car drives as comfortably as a Mini can.Originally fitted with an SPI running carburettors, we then upgraded in 2010 with the help of Swiftune, who built the engine, this is a 1380cc producing 100bhp, has Playmini twin 1 ½ SU carburettor kit, K&N air filters, electronic fuel pump, roller rockers, Swiftune modified cylinder head and distributor, Playmini stainless-steel small-bore exhaust, Maniflow LCB Lucas gold sports coil and uprated clutch.Power is delivered via a straight cut close ratio four speed gearbox with a Quaife ATB differential and straight cut drop gears.Brakes are genuine Rover drums at the rear and Cooper S callipers at the front utilising a Rover brake servo and braided brake lines.Playmini door escutcheons, dummy twin tank kit, boot board kit, alloy interior handle kit, limited edition Playmini Motolita steering wheel steering wheel with polished billet boss, early heater assembly, wicker picnic under seat baskets, Smiths rev counter and three clock centre dials with 130MPH Cooper S speedometer.Externally, reverse rim alloy wheels looking like steels - with hub caps, corner bars and overriders, Cooper S grille with quick release kit, TEX polished mirrors, chrome arch trim, clear glass flat indicators, halogen headlamps, MK1 boot lid and hinged number plate and MK1 rear lamps, opening rear windows.This car was built for Nicks wife and used very little – most of the 1478 miles that have been covered since her birth in the year 2000 were her yearly pilgrimage to Playmini for a check over and service ( which was not really needed but carried out religiously regardless - using quality oil and fluids ) and a few local car shows – rust free and warm dry stored all its life this Mini is a turn key purchase with no work needed to enjoy and drive.Road tax free as this was a restoration / re-shell of a 1961MK1 Mini 850 that was more rust than car and makes a perfect Cooper S replica Evolution at half the price of a genuine Cooper S !link below for full photos of the Minidrivebyshooting.uk/cooper-s-replica/ See less ... See MoreSee Less
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We have a bit of Playmini royalty in today for a check over and clean before she goes up for sale, Mrs Playmini's own Mini 😁 ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

Some footage from the weekends Mini Miglia race at Silverstone that was strewn with bumps, crashes and a fair few near misses 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
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