1984 Austin Mini - Restomod done right

Dylan shares the story of this beautiful example of English engineering which he bought in England as a bare shell, brought back to Gibraltar and restored to the beautiful car it is now. The projects isn't nearly done yet but already looks like a gem. Thanks to Dylan for sharing the story with me and everyone who might be watching.
You can follow the build on instagram - @austinmeani
Gear used in this video:
Fujifilm X-s10 amzn.to/42ZAtw2
Fujifilm X-T3 - amzn.to/49TBesy
Tamron 17-70 f2.8 - amzn.to/3wAfjIG
Samyang 12mm f2 - amzn.to/4bVljMb
DJI Ronin SC - amzn.to/3wrItJV
Rode video Micro - amzn.to/3Tr5zcZ
Edited in Final Cut Pro

[@meghancass3187]

beauty

[@michaelboyle7668]

Love it ❤

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

This is a story about how to live life, and a story on how to compose an excellent video! Who ever is behind the camera is a movie making monster!

[@perhat22]

Thanks for the king words. I'm working on more similar videos :)

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Proper little labour of love. It makes me a little embarrassed of mine 😂

[@Ilooknothinglikemyfather]

Beautiful car. You did a great job. Have fun with it and be safe!

[@pauljakeman]

What. A. Car! Wow! Love this!

[@perhat22]

Glad you enjoyed the video! 🙌 More about this car coming soon

[@midlifemini]

Very nice job.

[@DonField]

Cheers to you from Montreal Mate! My Dad got my family into Minis when I was 20 (so in 1988) - we had my 1979 998, my sister's 1980 998, my Dad's 1970 850 (with automatic transmission!), our 1967 Mini Moke (also 850) and some random parts car... Mum was not impressed cuz we didn't have a garage, so they were all lined up in our driveway :) but we loved them. I bought my 998 for $1600 CAD in 1988 and sold it in 1999 for $3500 CAD. I'm told it's worth upwards of $10000 CAD these days. Crazy! Thanks for bringing back very fond memories!

[@perhat22]

That lineup in front of the house must have been a sight to behold. Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@brendandougherty5443]

Nice car, I too have an 84 started as a 998 livin its best life as a 1293 race spec head twin hs4’s fast road cam and lightened flywheel.

[@perhat22]

That sounds like a really fun pocket rocket

[@GTE_Channel]

I generally dont like 13s on a Mini, but this one pulls it off. Tasteful build.

[@perhat22]

I have to agree, the pepperpots are spot on

[@franciscomelendez6275]

Nice place🎉

[@2.fresh767]

Love the wheels, nice little mini, when it gets the engine to match the looks it’ll be a belter.

[@patrikmarcan]

TOP! Interior so cool!

[@perhat22]

It really is!

[@andyjohnson4767]

Most of the power comes from the head on these cars, bore it, gas flow the head, cam it, you will be amazed at the difference, and also bigger carb

[@Macaco_Branco]

Great Video, very nice cut, you have one subscriber more! 👍😁👍

[@perhat22]

Thanks a lot! More content coming shortly 😁

[@porroh869]

Good job

[@perhat22]

Thanks

[@stephanemillet6156]

🤩🤩😍😍👍👏

[@krishsivakumar3778]

Hey great build🔥, are the bullet mirrors practical?asking for my car :))

[@perhat22]

I have not driven the car but was sat in the passenger seat. not as practical as regular mirrors but for how good they look they are good enough

[@mikehartdesign]

Love it! Where can I get these wheels in the UK?

[@perhat22]

Thanks! I believe you can get them from johnbrownwheels.com BTW new austin mini contect is coming!

[@steveb5584]

Nice one , where was the location ? I have a mini Rio , it’s at specialist components getting a twinkam and 5 speed box .

[@perhat22]

That sounds great 👏. The whole video was filmed in Gibraltar

[@steveb5584]

@@perhat22 I thought so . Thanks 🙏

[@t3lfr3d]

When he says toe’d in does he mean cambered? Hands suggest camber. Toe in is like cross eyed. Just curious. Either can cause excessive tire wear though toe in would make steering a nightmare plus tire scrubbing

[@perhat22]

Im assumig toed it, assuming he was thinking of looking at the car from the top. Cambered would wear the tyres but i dont think it would affect driving too much

[@user-gx8oc1dq8f]

Storm grey ? same as one that I had but it was a '92

[@perhat22]

Honestly not sure, i know it was repainted so depends if they used annoriginal color or jot. But the grey looks great.

[@markjamieson4861]

I can't find the build via the instgram handle. Do you have a link? Thanks

[@perhat22]

Yeah, here it is: instagram.com/austinmeani?igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

[@markjamieson4861]

@@perhat22 Thanks loads. Your handle in the description is slightly worng. Doesn't need the e at the end. Awesome vid, keep up the good work.

[@perhat22]

@@markjamieson4861 thanks for letting me know!

[@paulf2898]

Be better putting a honda v-tech engine in it,and cant you use some loctite on the exhaust bolts?

[@douglasgreen437]

Just fit BMW motorcycle twin cam 16v cylinder head...There is a kit for this..120hp

[@mesco8200]

Go rover k series, keeps the weight balance perfect and gives 140+bhp

[@mesco8200]

Honestly Dont supercharge , its a nightmare to keep cool. Save your money, buy a more modern engine if you want to go propper fast

[@nomecognome8416]

Parli, parli parli. E bastaaa!