SUPER COOPERS: 502 HP Honda-Powered Mid-Engine RWD Classic Minis | EP6

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

First off, correction... Sir Alec Issigonis :-) Second of all, which of these three Minis would you choose?! Are you a purist or do you like the engine swaps??

[@jgordon7719]

Engine swap for sure!

[@omarmoran3097]

I'll pick that red one for sure.

[@scotty1004]

I think a vtec turbo with about 300hp would be perfect

[@zentai5076]

purists are boring....make it unique!

[@sammyjjoo]

The stock one! 🤭

[@GildredRacing]

Almost a million views! That is so crazy Nicole even if half of the views were from us;-) This video brought us so many customers that would have never considered a mini. We have had nearly a two year waiting list since. The way you guys filmed and edited this video was so natural. The fact that you let us educate people on what we are trying to do really helped us Thank you.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

That's so awesome, Tyler! We love that we've had an impact with our videos! But now I'm confused how you've gotten so many customers.. if half the views are from you, and half of alllllll of our views are from my Mom.

[@GildredRacing]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour she is the best!

[@stephennjoroge1303]

I have watched this almost a million times myself. And now I want a mini🤣🤣🤣 Much Love from Kenya

[@GildredRacing]

@@stephennjoroge1303 I hear there are some in Cape Town

[@RogerBarraud]

You've earned it! I like your measured approach to your builds. If I had the $$ I'd be joining that waiting list.

[@chineechopper1]

For anyone who has sat through 5 minutes of supercar blondie and thought why am i watching this crap. Nicole has so much character and her excitement from driving these cars is shown in her smile and laugh all the time. I enjoy watching your videos. continue to keep them coming.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much Daniel for the nice compliment. I really appreciate that you are enjoying our channel!!

[@seun35]

lol exactly! 👍🏾🔥

[@ericwhittaker3570]

No joke! I was just telling my wife the same. She still replied, "you subscribed to what?"! I just need to let her watch it. I like this channel because even though Nicole is pretty, I feel like there is 0% sex appeal being used in the channel - it's just enthusiastic car shows.

[@bugattieb110ss]

or Sarah'n'tuned - who seems to dress like a Hooker all the time but expects to be taken seriously. Not my cup of tea at all.

[@shivansh9423]

Truer words were never spoken

[@lastmanstanding9389]

The beauty of those old Minis is the fact that you can have so much fun driving them and you're still within the speed limit.

[@warwickingle9936]

Especially in snow and ice....

[@ltrainjenkins3444]

She said, "You did this"......Guy crosses his arms full of pride!!! Loved it!!!

[@GildredRacing]

I always get embarrassed with complements….they are my kryptonite

[@markcorboy8528]

In NEW ZEALAND a long time ago there was a television advertisement win a mini for mum. The mini with the Honda v tec engine would be my day drive. Loved the experience. Thanks.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@ImNotHereEither]

One of my favourite, and most terrifying experiences in a car was when a friend, a keen kart racer, bought, engine swapped, modified, stiffened, retuned and dyno’d a Mini Cooper as his daily driver, and he took me out in it for a drive. It was astonishing. We went into corners at speeds that seemed impossible to take, but that car was nailed to the road. The experience was mind blowing. They’re special cars.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

They are very special!!! Thank you for sharing with us!!!

[@1c3sly13]

Usually I'm on muscle, supercar, and motorcycle channels. Then this channel pops up with a VW bug. Next thing I'm smiling about a Mini flying down the street. Love it!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Welcome aboard! Glad you're enjoying!!

[@bizling]

Growing up in South London, UK, my mother borrowed a brown mini and she'd nip into gaps, zip around trucks, buses, etc taking us to school, perfect city cars!

[@oddjobtriumph1635]

south Londoner myself ......... i know exactly what you mean ........

[@bizling]

@@oddjobtriumph1635 not anymore, speed humps everywhere, speed cameras everywhere, too much traffic, etc. I'm Oxfordshire now, plenty of space but not Mini territory really. I do miss as Epsom downs viewpoint though.

[@SleepySeel]

I grew up in Bolton. My grandfather owned fast mini and had learned how to drive in the army with a tank so I'm sure you can imagine the experience.

[@martinfidel7086]

@@SleepySeel .... did he have a "sunroof" and wear a gun barrel on his cap so when he poked his head out the sun roof it looked like a turret :D :D

[@philc4520]

Minis of the earlier vintage had so much unique personality & character. They made driving fun, interesting & engaging. I owned a Mini 1000 & it was a great car.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mahatmastriker646]

Just smiling throughout the whole video. Love the guy for what he is doing! Isn't it great how many different types of car enthusiasts are out there? Thanks for giving us this content.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!

[@MrMrBigro]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour it's just to see how your react it show that your enjoy it that seat of the pant sensations

[@MrMrBigro]

I would love to see you jump in a 427 original 65 cobra that Jay leno drove

[@monkeysuncle2816]

Who knew Commander William T. Riker loved Minis?!

[@MrMrBigro]

@@portnut7610 oh for sure it must a lot fun and Honda are light engine reliable and powerful she had a smile that said it all lol

[@waynejames8607]

Being from the UK, this is the car i learned to drive in. Such an amazing car, fun to drive, park it anywhere, great on gas.After passing my driving test in one of these, I bought a 1967 Mini Cooper. It had an 1340 with twin Webber carburetors. What a car. So much fun. I can only imagine what it must be like to drive the Super Cooper S. Awesome video, thanks.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Very cool! Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed!

[@terencejay8845]

I learned in an Austin 110, but my first car at 17 was a Mini 850. The insurance for a 1275GT would have been crazy, bu I drove it like it was a 1275. It went the way so many did; rusted subframes.

[@johngood8107]

I owned a Triumph Spitfire 1500 for 10 yrs. & had a local Machine Shop & Speed Shop in the same Industrial Commercial Complex where my own Sign Shop was located in the 80's, modify the BL 1500cc TRACTOR ENGINE that Stock was about 65hp to where it would hold Redline in 4th gear at 90mph on the 401 on the way to TO Canada! A friend found a used 45DCOE Weber carb that was on an MGB. I mounted it on a CANON Intake Manifold & the exhaust exited thru a Pacesetter Header. The Machine Shop sent the Original Cam to Canadian Chrome in TO to be reground to better specs. & they did the usual things like a 3 Angle Valve Grind, etc. It turned a Gutless Car into something that was FUN to Drive & it would do "Burnouts" when you "Dumped the Clutch" in 1st Gear! 🤠

[@flipside6775]

The way the classic mini lends itself to so many restomods is awesome. This little car will never lose its appeal.

[@petersaturninus315]

The mini was designed by Alex Issigonis & the suspension was designed with Alex Moulton whose forte was rubber as a medium of springing.Moulton also made cycles with rubber springs.Kind regards and good wishes from Colombo to all petrol heads everywhere!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Hello to you in Colombo and thank you for watching!

[@tedtitmus8900]

Your KZbin video, just blew me away. As exciting as the Minis that I tuned In to see you showcase was more about you that again, blew me away. Your excitement about the subject matter, just took me to another level. I can't get over your knowledge of the these cars and your excitement for the way they drive. I am 74 years old and and have been blessed to have owned many great cars in my lifetime. My first Mini a 1275 S at the age of 19, speaks volumes. I was a full fledge surfer at the time and as I looked back on it, what it must have looked like seeing four surfers in this red Mini Cooper (sitting on the ground) with four surfboards strapped to the roof going up and down the pacific coast highway looking for waves. When I wasn’t surfing I was driving it’s brains out up on Mulholland or Topanga Canyon to the point that I pulled the engine mount right out of the block. Many years later I bought a car in Geneva that is what the Mini Cooper grew up to be, a Renault R5 Turbo. Back then when the R5 first came (Series1) out you could only buy it in two colors. A Tomato Soup Red or a rather nice metallic Blue. As much as I would have liked to buy a Red one the Red was so ugly in person. After the first run of Renault R5 launched the R5 (Series 2) with a much better choice of colors. Everything I would have wanted the Mini to be and much more the R5 was. When I brought the car home to CA and federalized it, I drove around looking to race Corvettes. Stock for stock I could blow them off all day long. By the way when the Mini grew up (1980) and became the Renault R5 Turbo it was insane as to what it cost. I paid $32,500 in Geneva then shipped it to the US ($850.00 approximately by boat) and the real killer, the cost to Federalize ($7,500). But, my God it was worth every single dollar. Unfortunately, I only owned the car for about 3 years and didn’t drive it as much as I should have. I do have one unbelievably GREAT story about this car that it made the cost worth it. I sold it for $26,000 with the need for a new gas tank. These cars (especially the Series 1cars) are selling for well over $100,000. Hey, I’m so sorry to have gotten so far off base. But you inspired all manner of thoughts and the fun of you driving the Mini Cooper 1275 S. Ted

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Love this!! Thank you so much for sharing with us!!

[@3ducs]

Tyler says horizontal, Nicole corrects him with transverse. This chick knows her stuff. Bad Obsession is a great channel, they are doing a four wheel drive Mini, somewhat obsessively.

[@GildredRacing]

She knew her stuff, I also forgot to say “Sir” Alec Issigonis....I will be forever ashamed. And Binky will be pretty amazing when it is finished!

[@3ducs]

@@GildredRacing What you are doing with Minis is amazing! In the late 60s I was in London and read in one of the car magazines of aluminum Mini body shells for sale, as I recall the prices seemed pretty reasonable. A friend from the time had a Mini Cooper 1275, an amazing car to drive. It would be a hoot to drive one in my area of New Hampshire, lots of twisty two lane roads here.

[@Ken19700]

Maybe they'll let Nichole take it for a spin when it's done

[@greatnortherntroll6841]

@@GildredRacing Binky is Soooooo close to being done... be still my beating heart!💖 But, I gotta say Tyler... you've got some BadAss Mini's 😊👍

[@rodshop5897]

@@Ken19700 That would be an amazing episode!

[@Ken19700]

I think that scaring the crap out of the owners of these cars is her life's mission.

[@GildredRacing]

If so she has achieved it! I’m just happy she didn’t go for another back flip with me in the Passenger seat!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

@Gildred Racing 😂 I was looking for a good takeoff ramp the whole time. You're lucky those rolling hills are exactly that!

[@James-hb6ee]

@@GildredRacing Dude, you build some cool cars and I think I would choose the second one for everyday driving, but keep the last one for weekend blasting!

[@iainbagnall4825]

​@@GildredRacing If the guy who built it is scared, maybe you know something she didn't ;). I'm assuming there's no traction control or driver aids at all on that thing.

[@GildredRacing]

@@iainbagnall4825 Rollercoaster Scared I’m only human

[@1967wazzy]

Had a 69 -70-71-72-75 Minnie’s loved everyone of them such a blast

[@michaelgray4964]

She never really quite believed him when he kept saying "Stay in it". The fat part of the power curve on that V-Tec is from like 5k up, that's when it livens up. Rev the snot out of it, the engine was built for it.

[@elainericketts8820]

...the Party starts @ 5K.........................

[@masondegaulle5731]

Right? I was waiting for her to open it up and get that Vtec burble while it just punches up through the RPMs, I feel like I've just been to a movie that had the main plot-point culmination edited out.

[@headrush3794]

@@masondegaulle5731 I feel exactly the same way. I think she was scared of Vtec.

[@nickyfagan6506]

Yeah ..she never let it pull 😥..let that vtec kick in and scream up those RPM's 😅

[@MrBenHaynes]

@@elainericketts8820 Get the party started Get it on, get a move on, kids Rock to the beat Pump it, stomp it, jam, trip on this!

[@jeremiahshields7827]

I've never seen a channel average so many likes per video, makes me happy that your guys audience is so supportive. Y'all should be at a million subs in no time! Your choice of cars to review has just been stellar please don't ever stray from that focus, it's easy to find things on hyper cars or million dollar builds but I always enjoy home brew passion machine videos the most.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much..we appreciate it!

[@machdaddy6451]

Nicole is so entertaining!

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, Great review on MINI , I have REBUILT a MINI , Back in the early 70s, I rebuilt the engine , 1465cc . Different beatbox, 4 branch manifold, straight through exhaust, Weber 45 , Competition clutch, high cam , lower it , I remove the bonnet and the wings and put on a fibreglass front unit I think it was called a groundhog front, It would tilt forward from the window, It would not tick over below 1200 rpm . 135mph or thereabouts, And it won’t go a roundabouts as if it was on railway tracks, I am now 71 years young, And still enjoy high speed heavy metal music, The blues, I forgot to mention that I had Pontiac at the same time Norton commando 750, Bonneville 650, Rely wisp moped , I think it was called. I have watched a few of your tutorials on vehicles very impressed, And I believe you are a speed junkie. Drive safe, look forward to seeing more from your Chanel. PHIL FROM THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOULIN FRANCE. I forgot to mention I used to live in the UK Cambridgeshire. Now retired live in France.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing with us! We're so glad you enjoyed watching. Greetings to you in France!!!

[@tz6414]

Minis can corner so hard it defies logic on wide tyres etc. Epic car.

[@pedroveloso9707]

ohhh yeab baby, its like a karting ......

[@stevesavage4247]

On gravel they were amazing

[@pogo1140]

Heh, on a twisty race track or mountain road a properly set up 1275 mini will out corner a V8 Mustang or Camaro and give a 911 of it's era a run for it's money

[@martinfidel7086]

@@pogo1140 there are quite a few 1380 turbo 16v Mini's and they are putting out 230+ bhp which can give new ferraris a run for their money until the aerodynamics kicks in :(

[@califranky]

This was my first car, since then I've had many others, but non of them had the soul of the mini, it was such a cool car and so much fun to drive.

[@theondebray]

Most of my neighbours think I'm a complete plonker driving my 1981 MiniVAN (!), but it has an Oselli built 1400cc lump (built 1982) with a fairly big cam (and the rest). It looks bog standard on the outside, but it goes a lot faster than I am brave enough to drive - at age 73. I've always had Minivans since passing my test, and I am guaranteed to get thumbs up / flash of lights / conversations at the traffic lights etc., loadsa fun every time I take it out.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Love it...thank you for sharing with us!!

[@panchonorthmann6408]

I feel like these videos are and enthusiast's redemption concept or perhaps a deep soulful apology for "Supercar Blondie". So good, so genuine. Please make more!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much. It's comments like yours that inspire us!

[@Hytram1]

Ha! I was thinking the same thing, I just can't watch SCB.. Nicole has it all. A real enjoyable watch 👍

[@jaewhite2462]

Supercar Blondie is horrible at what she does

[@mikeb3603]

😁😁😁

[@philc4520]

@@Hytram1 Agreed to that.

[@sjhuggett88]

Good to see old proper Mini's getting a new lease of life. Growing up in the UK most of my friends would have a Mini as their first car back in the 1980's. so much fun driving them around the narrow bendy country lanes faster enough to be fun and did have a few narrow escapes :)

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience with us.

[@quilleymemory]

When I was six years old at the end of the 70's my mum was given a British Leyland Mini, The floor was so rusted you had to wear wellies when it rained. She would literally press the accelerator through the floor. That car was utterly bonkers and she drove it like a lunatic down the single track country roads of our village. Eventually we got rid of it as it was far too dangerous for her to ferry all the kids about in. But boy what a memory. The smell, the feel, the sound. The entire experience of a Mini is one of my happiest childhood memories. And now I live in California!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing your story with us...love it!!

[@williamrogge6268]

Good show( as usual). I love it that the builder is not only informative, proud of his work and most of all; he is having as much fun as you are having.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@1970pizza]

This is a 26 minute video and because I enjoyed it so much , it felt like a 5 minute video , it was over to quickly , I could have watched another 26 minutes , brilliant video

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome! Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@bernardwarr4187]

Girl, I love you, you’re the best presenter! Not sure what your background is, but your amazing

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you! If you've got 2 minutes, watch this for the quick backstory: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGS9iHqqZbaMfc0

[@2006gtobob]

I'd go for the 500hp version with all sound deadening and pad the cage using matching leather. Reliability & drivability mixed with huge speed capability, rwd, and capability.

[@skdjdn1492]

all the capability !

[@randomgooglename]

You got all the ilities

[@darrenprior6339]

Nicole's enthusiasm is infectious

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

We appreciate that!! Thank you for watching!!

[@barneythedog977]

This is a well created series and channel. Professional competent folks making very entertaining videos!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you..we appreciate that!!

[@DetroitMicroSound]

The more you drive one of the classic mini's, the more you will love the classic MINi. 😄

[@ImNotOld_ImVintage]

Man that Type S is impressive. It's not often you can get in a car like that, with that kind of performance, and still have it drivable without being scared sh*tless most of the time. To be able to hold a conversation while throwing down the RPM's is almost unheard of. I love it.. That said, I'd still get a Super Cooper Classic, because the Type S would take me straight to jail. It's like there is something genetically wrong with me - Going fast only makes me want to go faster. It's why I quit riding motorcycles; the day I was "just having a little fun" and noticed I was doing 155mph in a 55 made me realize I have a problem.

[@theoldman8877]

You have described the best reasons to get a private pilot certificate. It does have speed limits but 250 mph around airports is not bad .

[@JasonRayShute]

Type S because it's safer to have too much than not enough. I remember watching Tyler on another renovation show thinking this guy knows his stuff. I would love to have any one of his builds but I am in New Zealand. Travel and shipping is not cheap.😊

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!! Greetings to you in New Zealand!!!

[@charlietango6546]

Actually if he offers a 200hp honda b or k series rear engine configuration, I think that would be the best option for a daily driver and still have fun

[@bendover3820]

K all the way!

[@nielskjr5432]

Absolutely! 500 hp is a bit over the top.

[@craigsawyer6453]

British racing green with a yellow stripe and a reliable Honda engine. Smiles for years!

[@spiceweasel3860]

Who knew Chris Pratt could also build mini's😄. My first car 27 years ago was an antique gold 1976 Mini named "The beast", due to huge 34bhp 850cc engine. My mates used to say it was sponsored by Dulux (UK paint company) as you could never match the paint during repairs. Modded with arch extenders and set of 6"x10" Mamba racing alloys that I got for my 18th birthday second hand, spent a good week stripping and polishing the wheels. Loved that car, slow as hell but stuck like glue around the twistys and you could easily keep up with much faster cars on the back roads. I would have a Super Cooper, I think that is the nearest to a modern day Mini (a BMW is not a Mini). You could have a lot of fun in a Super Cooper on the twistys and still keep up on the motorways. I would love one with a bigger version of the Mamba wheels, a bit different to the Mini Lites that everyone uses. Great video Nicole 🙂

[@Fevebblefester]

Back in ancient times at Road America I remember seeing the Mini’s going around the Corvettes on the outside of turn five. When they hit the straights it was all over but amazing to see.

[@GildredRacing]

Imagine if they had the power to match the vets

[@richblouin8885]

I have seen that too in NH. It was amazing to see (00) going around the Vette.

[@robertnw7698]

They have races every year or so in Australia Minis Versus Mustangs. All cars have to be from the 1960's

[@skooter6235]

I love listening to someone who knows what they are talking about.

[@DetailxpertsNet1]

100%

[@Dh3hotep54y]

I Love the engine swaps now. The last one Nicole drove is my fav. Great video. Nicole was so cool, but the brother that made these cars into what they are is magnificent.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks for the comment...we're so glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@funkymojo111]

What a great host! She is so knowledgeable. Nicole is always a thought ahead of me.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!

[@gothicpagan.666]

Second generation car nut? Seems instinctively intuitive in the subject matter

[@robbiemer8178]

All three of them look wonderful.And I would really love to get a chance to take the Type S on a track. But if I were to buy one it would be the Supercooper. That one seems like it's plenty zippy enough and also reasonable enough as a good daily. Nicole, thank you for taking us along on your amazing ride!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

You're welcome and thank you for watching!

[@FrancescoMarelli84]

First video I am seeing, and loving your work Nicole. Genuine interest, enthousiasm, humor, you got it all. It was hilarious how you smashed the accelerator on the VTEC mini without hesitation from the get go ;-)

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@meadmaker4525]

I think I like the Cooper S more than the 500HP beetle you recently did. Beetles are awesome, but the mini just has that unmistakable character.

[@thomasjensen1590]

Also the mini weighs less so it will beat the beetle... power to weight and all that

[@bigsparky8888]

I AGREE!!!! SUBI's ARE PRONE TO BLOW CYLINDER SEALS...A HOT RODDED SUBARU IS GONNA BLOW THE SEALS EVENTUALLY...MY FRIEND IN NEW ENGLAND HAS A REBUILT FORESTER...REPAIRED AND RUNNING GOOD...HE JUST SPENT A GOB OF CASH ON A BELT THAT IS USED TO DRIVE CAMS...A CHAIN IS THE BEST...BUT...HE NEEDED IT DONE BEFORE IT BROKE OR SLIPPED...

[@chasingwheels]

Nicole you are as poised as the 'Middle version' - your enthusiasm is infectious. Great job !!!🤩🤩🤩

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

😊 thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kellyjohnson9524]

Oh, the sound of a B-series. Unmistakable. I just love the smell of VTEC in the morning. Lol.

[@eightbll1017]

Love how your show ramps up towards the end. More excitement! More aggressive driving! And another scared passenger!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@twilightsuzuka6252]

15:30 "I mean it'll ruin the paint" I love this guy.

[@modernviewscience6745]

Yeah! The Super duper Cooper Classic 500 HP for me. I've seen the 1967 Monte Carlo Rallye winner at the British building during the 67 Montreal Expo. I have that model in metal cast. Thank you for your lovely show. You put a smile on my face during the entire vid. You're awesome!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome..thank you for watching!!

[@melwillseptember752]

I would take the Mini with the VTec, she was so close to hitting the sweet spot in the VTec mini though, should have gone past 6000 RPM

[@technicholy1299]

I bet that extra kick felt pretty scary. I imagine it would spin the tires from a roll if they were cheap tires.

[@ArunaVidu]

Cannot believe they didn't show the effects of VTEC.

[@pleiadianpilot5076]

I cant believe she didn't hit vtec once, let down of the year

[@OvelNick]

Hell yea! Grab lower gear and bounce it off the limiter. 20mph to 26 mph in 8.7 seconds! Purs like a kitten....

[@Neontrifle]

I would take the Vtec over the 500bhp this for practicality , my mini used to guarantee a smile on my face every day I drove it, it always felt faster than what the speedo said and it stuck like sh1t on the twisties.

[@paulevans5455]

Here in Australia in the late 60's early 70's, we would hot up our minis and they would be called Flying Bricks. All on standard suspension but some had improved braking. I can only imagine what another motor and gearbox would feel like to drive. My last, stock standard mini was a van loved it, wish I had kept it. When I retired it , it had over 500,000 kms and was on it's third rebuilt motor.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing with us!!! Love it!

[@hoonaticbloggs5402]

They don’t last that long in the U.K. 😂 rust rust rust

[@aussiebloke609]

I loved my bright green Mini - I named it "Kermit the Brick." I remember watching them scoot down Conrod Straight at Bathurst in a clump...turns out the collective noun for a bunch of Minis is a "block of flats."

[@ArunaVidu]

Damn the way it pulls away... 19:37. And her reaction too.

[@quiethumour9856]

Tyler reminds me of an old friend, someone who is exciting to be with, who has no pretentions. The best kind of friend.

[@RogerBarraud]

All Cattle and No Hat :-)

[@nnaheim.]

@@RogerBarraud Ive never heard that one, what does that mean?

[@Tiggerlooker]

This is one of the most fine Videos i have seen in a while. I love his passion to bring the classics from just restoring them to the now! I dream of builds like this !!!wonderful!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@burbt6069]

I’ve watched this episode 3 times now and love Nicole’s love for anything unusual. My first car was an 850 mini back in the early 70’s and I’ve since worked on and repaired dozens of them. Being a motorcyclist with a bike that’ll do over 300kph, I’d definitely go for the 500hp beast -The Type S Mini. Congrats Nicole, I love your work!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed watching.

[@chrisrnielsen]

I love the way Tyler was pushing himself back into the seat and slyly watching the tach and speedo. I think you were scaring the stuff out of him!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

It's much scarier when you're the passenger for sure! He was such a good sport and a lot of fun to work with! Thanks for watching!

[@LucasRea-49]

I think Nicole Johnson is going to need a fan club...another amazing video with her priceless reactions.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Oh wow...thank you!

[@CarsandCats]

I just want to know if she has an unmarried sister!

[@RogerBarraud]

Sign me up now!!! :-)

[@Mmikeyboy1]

I’m from Uk and I’ve never seen so many Minis, you’re a lucky guy and also very lucky to ride with Nicole, ✌🏻

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..we appreciate it!!

[@keithosterkamp6207]

Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you. So much fun to see these experiences. Keep up the good work.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you! Will do!

[@nastyn8te328]

I love her response to the power of the rear engine conversion she is juiced!

[@claredin]

Nicole, I have never heard of you until today when I was casually browsing for Mini Cooper videos. I looked up your background and saw the amazing Scooby Doo backflip you did. You are totally TOTALLY AMAZING!!!! I think you're one of the coolest women on the planet!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Oh thank you so much Clare..how nice of you!! I'm so glad you found our channel!!

[@gscott5269]

I just stumbled across this video and I'm hooked, I'll by watching all your video's now Nicole! Keep up the great work.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!

[@grayfool]

I grew up with Minis from the sixties onwards. I have to say I find it a little amusing when each subsequent generation thinks it's discovered the secret for the first time. Sorry but the Mini has always been brilliant. Oh and it was Alec not Isaac, Issigonis, by the way. Keep up the good work.

[@rogbrown1458]

Me too. Had a 1963 997cc Morris cooper.

[@friktionrc]

To think, it was a Greek who helped design an Iconic British car, that was so good an Italian called Enzo Ferrari himself liked them and owned two. Apparently one was donated by Alec himself as the two men greatly admired each other’s works and cars. ....the original Mini (not the new sacrilege) was truly a multicultural car 🤘

[@geodun]

@@friktionrc Greek ancestry on his fathers side, German ancestry on his mothers side and a British subject at his birth in Turkey, evacuated to Malta and then moved to Britain where he completed his schooling. He was quite a product of world events at the time.

[@friktionrc]

@@geodun well said...I knew about him and his car designs but learnt about the man himself and hia back ground when I read up about him/his life story back when I was in Uni (so over 25yrs ago). I'm not usually a Ferrari fan but the relationship Enzo had with Alec (sorry I should refer to the great man by his proper title - Sir Alexander) blew my mind as it was well known Enzo was not the easiest of men to get on with. 👍👍😊

[@mikesage9544]

Gary, we are the lucky ones. Though we had absolutely no idea at that time. For those of us who continue to suffer (suffer?) with the Petroleum desise, the Issigonis mini is a subconscious benchmark. I personally have only ever driven three cars that have provided me with top thrills per wheel. The mini was the first.

[@jdbrown3695]

I owned a 1962 or 1963 Cooper S with the 1275cc motor. It was the most fun car to drive I have ever owned. Like you noticed, Nicole, it was amazing how much room there was inside and the S sounded a lot like the Honda powered VTEC you drove.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching..appreciate you sharing with us!!

[@CS_247]

The grin on your face when the power comes on is just priceless!! 😆 I love it!!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!!

[@frankish5314]

Ahh the memories!.. When my broke buddies and I were rallying cars from the early 60"s while at University back in England (we Graduated in '85), some of us had mini's. They went round corners like they were on rails! So much fun. Needless to say my toys have got a little faster since then.. The airplane in my profile (I built it) cruises at 200mph..:)

[@shiveringsand]

Blimey, how did you afford to go rallying at Uni, mate? We couldn't even afford to buy a road fund license for our cars, let alone afford the car preparation, extra tyres, entry fees, spares and mechanics needed for English rally staging. We spent any spare cash on petrol, cigarettes and beer! Nice aircraft, by the way.

[@frankish5314]

@@shiveringsand Thanks, yeah we just used our road cars and went for free "navigational" events. We of course were our own mechanics..:)

[@RedRoverTW]

Perfection. Period. After watching this, I spent multiple days digesting every video I could find about Gildred Racing Super Coopers. Incredible stuff.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it! Gildred Racing is the best!! We really appreciate you watching!

[@ceased2care]

The best sounding mini I ever heard

[@chrisrader8547]

This video and that off-the-chain VW Beetle are my favorites so far. I’ve just always had a thing for bonkers little sardine cans that exceed expectations.

[@mabdinur85]

This is kind of funny in that it mimics the Simpsons episode with the gag of the small car having this big dude coming out of it once confronted. I honestly loved all of them ... but the Type S certainly has that rear engine appeal. That car is small enough in form factor that it could be an entire kit sold as panels and parts for the DIY/ hobbyist. Soon these original old parts might become impossible to acquire and hopefully additive manufacturing can come to the rescue.

[@kevinbarrett9615]

Love this episode, Tyler looks like Chris Pine and Matt Damon’s love child and you look a lot like Olivia Munn , Minis are awesome !

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mattmatthews5414]

Not to be a jerk, but way prettier than Munn

[@GildredRacing]

So Kevin do you want your payment in cash or check?

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

@@mattmatthews5414 oh Thank you!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

@@GildredRacing 😂

[@jerryreid813]

This is a great video. Loved it that Tyler admitted that he was scared for a moment. Lol.

[@tostevelee]

Lol!! Oh my word, that was fun to watch! My best friend in high school was a Mini guy and had a 1275 S. It was "built" and it was so slow. We measured 0-60 and I think it was in the neighborhood of 13 seconds. Handled like an absolute demon though. SO fun. I just loved watching Nicole having so much fun driving them. Amazing cars. Really well done. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@tracylemme1375]

It is more fun to go fast in a slow car than to go slow in a fast car.

[@mortisvan]

I love this women! She really loves her job.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you!

[@oldford71]

Exactly.. My kinda Women.. I could hang out and talk with her all day..

[@johnnyboy1586]

Yes her enthusiasm is infectious

[@jaymzfc]

Just found this, absolutely amazing, loved your energy, mini's are amazing i'm in the process of rebuilding mine. Hello from Malta.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@petesinclair4667]

Sooo glad I came across this site. I learned to drive in a '63 Austin Seven in the UK, where the very long handle gear shift meant 1st to 2nd travelled almost behind you (you old timers will know), no syncromesh on 1st, felt every bump. But it was fantastic! I'm 71 now, US based, and I'm just about to join the wait list. Absolutely stonking!.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching! We're glad you enjoyed it!

[@jgordon7719]

I'm starting to really look forward to these episodes! More more!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@thatdudeinorange2297]

So happy to see Sarah Silverman is out testing fun cars, and rather incredibly experiencing the best handling family saloon car made her look 25-30 years younger! Amazing! All while Tyler aged a bit... 😂

[@jgordon7719]

@@thatdudeinorange2297 I don't think she acts or looks like Sarah Silverman at all. What a comment to make....

[@thatdudeinorange2297]

@J Gordon Bet you're sooo fun at parties 😂😂👍😉 while playing 'your' successful music. But please tell me what correct facts you know about the Mini? This guy building or 'recreating' them sure dont know much! Seven ERA Turbo's made in 1989? Well at least he got the year right. And Isac Issigonis?!! ROFL 😂😂😂 especially since he 'wanted it to come out right' and still got it wrong 👍😂😂😂😂😂😂 But the cars look ok, and can live longer and be corrected later in life 👍

[@timbutton4990]

@@thatdudeinorange2297 Alec Issigonis, later knighted for his contribution to the motor industry, thus Sir Alec, that may be where the guy mis-heard so to speak.

[@Baribrotzer]

The Type S is essentially a supercar jammed into a lunchbox.

[@BullytraxMusic]

The look on your face when you're flooring it is just... 🤩Pure joy. I want my daughters to grow up and be as cool as you one day 🥰

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

How nice..thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed watching!!

[@josephdavis3686]

Man the mini with the Acura engine is a beast and she shifts that thing right on point. The type S is my choice.

[@damienmullan8880]

This is undoubtably the best content out there on the web, just found your channel and I love your energy. Fantastic honest and explanatory delivery!!! Also hilarious 😂 im now a Fan😌👍👍👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Welcome aboard! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garyrowe58]

Where you have narrow country roads, a mini can hold its own with almost anything, and is amazing fun to drive. Rallied a 1329 Cooper, and you just became the car, it was epic.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for sharing!

[@brandonfrentrup]

This guy looks like he could be Chris Pine's brother. Perfect stunt double for a Mini Cooper chase scene

[@TheThunderwars]

I have a 1330cc A series in my mini. Makes about 90bhp, will idle at 1050rpm very smoothly and torque is already pretty good at 3.000 rpm. From 4.000 rpm it really "pulls", max power is around 6200 rpm and you can rev it to 7500rpm if you want (but really, revving above 7000 rpm is not that useful since the gearbox is close ratio and my FD is for B roads only, going highway speed in France means 5.000rpm in fourth). Well, that's really impressive what 90bhp do in a 600kgs car.

[@martinfidel7086]

I have a 1380 turbo (200bhp) in a 500kg Mini :) six speed gearbox 11.2" discs with multi-piston caliper brakes, launch control and traction control all with a 25bhp NOS kit for cooling and anti lag, all on 245/45-13" road legal tyres but 500bhp ??? holy crap I wish the good old A series could output that much power :D

[@TheThunderwars]

@@martinfidel7086 What the hell ? Where did you find a six speed that fits into an A series casing and doesn't explode under the torque of a turbo engine ?

[@martinfidel7086]

@@TheThunderwars They where made by JKD in the UK and the JKD case was bespoke to the 5 and 6 speed gear kits they produced, but even so before that it was on top of a 4 speed SCCR and with the correct parts they don't necessarily explode unless you just drop the clutch at 3k rpm with sticky tyres

[@Kasmot48]

This guy is very smart.. He knows what's doing and he know what exactly people wants! Dang! I want one this exact build! Solid💯🔥🙏🏼

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching!!

[@viperBSG]

This has to be one of the funest video's I've seen in month's! I Loved it! The Sport and the Type S are both outstanding. I think if you took both and find the car they could become if you blended together would be the perfect Cooper.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Wow, thanks! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@wileecoyote5749]

*funererererersest

[@pointsur67]

Nicole must have had SEVERAL cups of coffee before this interview! He could barely finish his sentences! Lmao! Tyler's calm demeanor is the perfect balance to her energy. Love how calmly he said "We almost became Jeep!" CTFU!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

No coffee..just me! You're right about Tyler..he's very calm..thank goodness, can you imagine if we were both so hyper..haha!

[@RogerBarraud]

@@NicoleJohnsonsDetour Jonathan Frakes vibe with Builder nouse... a winning combo :-)

[@Fulliautomatix]

Oh man, the negative G's on those rolling hills, you (and whoever your passenger is) convey the ride so well. Dash cam footage is great. Keep the shiny side up! PS: The black turtleneck did not disappoint, you even did a decent Dieter impression, lol.

[@thomasstevenson5367]

I love your videos and what you're about. Its VERY rare to see a beautiful young lady creating content based solely on knowledge, drive/motivation and pure love of what you vlog about. Keep the great content coming and I can only hope and pray my daughter turns out at least half as awesome as you 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 (She is off to a great start 😁👍)

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Wow, thank you so much for the kinds words. I'm so glad you are enjoying our work! I have a feeling your daughter will be just fine! Sounds like she has a pretty cool dad!

[@iainbagnall4825]

Minis are incredible - basically the first modern car, front, transverse mounted engine, front wheel drive, monocoque construction, nimble, lightweight, economical, fun, practical, the fact the chassis still holds up today with a bit of modern power, amazing. I think each of those techniques had been done before, but this was basically the first time it was all put together.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you for watching the episode! Appreciate the input!

[@keithhallgren]

Citroen DS, 1955

[@busterdee8228]

It would be fascinating to sit in on Tyler going through his decisions on a given build.

[@PaulZink]

Having owned a late-model Camaro SS, I appreciate the thrill of high horsepower, but also having owned many classic MGBs, including my current one, I appreciate the great balance of classic cars with just the right amount of power to do what they're supposed to do. So, I think I'd take the "Mini Super Classic" with the Honda motor. Bullet-proof, easy to drive, plenty of power for an under-2000 lb car, good throttle and steering response-and probably more affordable to buy and operate daily by a wide margin. Congrats to Tyler for building these, and to Nicole for bringing them to our attention with this delightful video.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for watching!! We're glad you enjoyed it!!

[@diceymaan]

Can't but smile watching this! Definitely the Type S 🤩

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@noneck3099]

Morris Minors are a similar vehicle that lends itself to modifications and seem to be growing in popularity...it's good to see that these nostalgic vehicles are being given a new lease of life.

[@TheSheepnr1]

1:20 "Sir Isac Issigonis, it took me all day to memorize that"🤦‍♂️ It´s Sir ALEC Issigonis! haha You almost remembered

[@jimgagne3801]

Seriously, her eyes are killing me. I had to keep backing up the video cause I kept missing things, cause I was being too distracted by her eyes. women are moving art.

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Haha..sorry about that! Seriously, thank you for watching!

[@MishraArtificer]

The almighty KZbin Algorithm sent me here after catching up with Bad Obsession Motorsports and their Project Binky...and, for once, it gave me something I like! Subscribed!

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Thank you so much for the sub! Glad you found our channel!

[@markshattis6957]

You made my day with this new video Nicole! Thank you! I just love your enthusiasm and sense of humor! Outtakes at the end was the icing on the cake! Oh, and my choice? The Type S. 👍

[@NicoleJohnsonsDetour]

Yay! Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!