Collecting a Paddy Hopkirk Tribute Mini (1of 100) - How to make it VERY special !

[@andrewtognola1116]

Wonderful ! I am in my 60’s and a recent convert to modern minis after a lifetime of Jaguars an BMWs . Now I have a Clubman Cooper S and a Clubman diesel both high spec , plus a 5 door Cooper SD to keep in Italy and my wife has a 5 door Cooper D . So we have gone completely Mini mad and really love them 😀

[@danielheathcote5625]

Love the fact your profile means you do stuff to make other people’s special days even more so. Keep spreading the love.

[@matthewconrad-jones8846]

Paddy comes around to ours a fair bit, what a lovely man, typical Irish sense of humour !!!

[@douglas_drew]

Absolutely love both of the new Mini's, but had I been taking delivery I would have said "I'll be living with the new car, let me spend this time with the original!" Seeing these side-by-side shows folks that may not have spent such time with an original how truly MINI they were.

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR PETE!!! Fantastic and special video! So cool that you were able to be apart of this and help make it a memorable day. I do appreciate your dedication to your fans and followers Sir Pete! Those minis were very cool! I liked the silver one best

[@PetrolPed]

It wasn’t my birthday. It was a mate. Mine is in June 👍

[@mattsmith429]

the evolution of the original to the new ones always makes me smile

[@ianmowbray3284]

I work at the mini factory in Oxford and I watched them going out they look fantastic.

[@PetrolPed]

Awesome 👏

[@hawkrider88]

Loved it and thanks for letting us in on it. Getting ready to buy my first MINI this week and hello from the USA!

[@GenaF]

Ooh Mini's 😁 Fantastic video. Thanks Pete 😍 They look so perfect being fully dechromed. I will never forget the collection of my F56 Cooper S in March. It wasn't under a cover and so I saw it ready for me to drive it out of the showroom. It's a black car with black wheels but all I saw was it's front end with its huge chrome eyes, wide chrome 'mouth' and then the 'belt line' which I didn't know the name of and it just resembled a zip which looked very awkward and so I actually felt quite disappointed at my collection. Thankfully I bought the black grille surround and belt line tape, and my Hubster fitted them ASAP as I collected the car on our first Covid-19 lockdown date so had the time for it..

[@lucasmoreno5330]

Amazing sticker work. Not quite a Singer but Pedro gave it the full sales pitch.

[@stanelder9995]

I noticed the matching private N. Ireland plates on both new Minis - made sense when the owners were introduced......!

[@mattylf1]

You should be on Minis payroll given all the great PR you give them. What a trio of cars !. Lucky owners, hope they enjoy them 👍

[@garymason7]

If you get a chance check out his video taking Mini’s to Turin for MINI.

[@footey7670]

Very cool 😎!! ❤️the original mini Pete👍🏻. Very nice of you to spend your time making their day extra special mate. 👊🏻 to Ellis what an epic car and all round great mate 👏🏻👍🏻🇨🇦

[@daveyb89]

The classic looks some much better

[@skodakatie7341]

There were three gorgeous special cars there, I really liked them very much!!!, and that is coming from someone who isn’t a Mini enthusiast!!!.

[@kenmeale1692]

Pete the Ped, the luckiest man going and before anyone has a go, I know he works very hard at what he does. As Confucius said “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life,” well done Pete.

[@stevedunderdale4797]

On our daily walk the other day and saw a modern red PH Mini. Said to the Mrs I recognise that car - checked this vid out again and it’s this one! Looks great in the flesh!

[@PetrolPed]

No way 👏👏👏

[@adrianadams9317]

Hi Ped - Great video, what can you say, Paddy Hopkirk, a legend from N Ireland and what a great tribute to him with these amazing cars. Good luck to the people who bought both cars, happy motoring.

[@andybarton6055]

Great video on a special day for those two guys. Well done to you Pete, for making their day that bit more special.

[@PetrolPed]

It was good fun 👍

[@seanwoods1526]

Congrats to you all on your purchase. I hope you have many years of enjoyment with your cars.

[@PetrolG220]

Thanks for making the handover very special....

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure 👍

[@darrencottrell5541]

What a collection of MINI. Lucky family and lucky owner of the original tribute car. Plus a celebrity at hand over, aka Mr Ped, to round things off. Nice mate, nice.

[@PetrolPed]

Not sure about the ‘celebrity’ part 😂😂😂

[@maxquinn5311]

Nice cars. My mum used to work for Paddy at Mill Accessory Group and said she would sometimes sign off on Paddy’s behalf. Good thing she didn’t sign those cars, “Margaret” doesn’t quite have quite the same ring... bought a mini for my wife, it had so many flaws they replaced the entire (brand new) car in under 24 hours. They couldn’t understand why I couldn’t stop laughing when they proudly said it was built at Longbridge... a major cause of BL’s demise in the 1970’s...

[@grahamwest1079]

Classic mini on 10" rims just perfect.

[@michaelp0819]

Good job! What a special occasion. I love my MINIs!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@lorrainebeckett281]

Stunning all 3 of them . A drive in the classic would be especially amazing . Great video loved this 👏. Hope the proud new owners had a good drive home .

[@guylambrechts2303]

Now that's beefing up my breakfast! Nicely done. Tribute for the week, replica for the weekend. DT? trackday!! Collecting a car is always a wonderful moment for a car enthousiast. Love the combo of grey with black roof, wheels...

[@jeffabbott463]

The wife would love this video but I ain't showing her as she will want one! Special experience for that family made all the better by your good self! Nice one!

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@BMW7series251]

Wow!! These Minis are amazing. Thanks Pete.

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure 👍

[@nickleighton9299]

Trio of cool looking Mini there Pete very special indeed 👍

[@steveemmerson4954]

Three beautiful MINIs

[@lawrencegatt4515]

well done pp great video big fan P.H. i saw him at the big race in OZ the 1000. so nice to see the old car .

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video. The original Paddy Hopkirk MINI looks amazing

[@alexisamtosta]

Nice cars. Only recently I started to like Mini Coopers. A bit because you though and because of a friend back in Madeira with a r53 that did an amazing job with his.

[@philipparkes5079]

Hi Ped You certainly helped to make this car collection rather special. Well done my friend.🤗🤗

[@DM-MayBee]

Fantastic video, great and genuine content ...... One of your best PP.

[@garymarchi9812]

My first car was a 1961 Morris 850 Mini done up rally style with a bright red paint job and white roundels. Was not as fast as the Cooper S but still couldn't wipe the smile off the passengers face after the experience of not lifting for the corner(s).

[@DavidMBanes]

Great cars, Paddy is one of our Patrons at Kop Hill Climb and always supports us for the weekend, not just popping in for an hour. But, I did look at the new tribute and couldn't help but feel underwhelmed. However if you area collector of Mini's, and/or Irish then I see the attraction. Now if you merged the two, getting the looks and the performance. :) Good job tho' :)

[@nickrichardson7556]

Great video and Very special cars Reminds me of my mini collection three years ago only with out the DT and Paddy car

[@Rico1973]

Great touch, what a brilliant collection, well done PP 👏🏻

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@carcreationsyt]

I loved the spec on that Paddy Hopkirk one. so clean

[@daviddenley3512]

I've driven the Original Monte Carlo Mini Cooper S 😁 I had the pleasure of taking that plus a couple of other Historic vehicles our around a private track in B'ham belonging to the Heritage centre years ago as a favour to me by Jim Smith. It took a little nagging but I drove that and the Racing XJ and the SS1 out in private all on my own. The Mini was a dream if a little tight because it still had all the Rally Equipment in it.

[@PetrolPed]

Wow 😳

[@jasonsmith-ei8eh]

Well done Pete another amazing clip I'd still want the original mini I love them all but not long now until I get my mobility mini clubman excited at 50 can't wait stay safe Pedro 😷🐾🐾🐾🐾

[@ginggur17]

Stunning Ped, lovely touch indeed. 👍👍🤜🤜🤜

[@ronmccullock1407]

Fantastic made me smile

[@PetrolPed]

Great 👍

[@JoeAchilles1]

Great video mate, great to see you in a very familiar place ;-) Some seriously special Mini's, I need to get myself a Mini one day! See you on Friday mate!

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Joe scratches his head and thinks. "How come Pete's there and not me!!??" :-((... And then he thinks again. "But then... It's not a REAL BMW... Is it?" :-))... EDIT - What's happening Friday? Promise I won't say anything ;-))...

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks mate. Only just catching up on comments😂

[@markscars1069]

Yep, I need to look at these OPF-back exhausts for the JCW...

[@PetrolPed]

You do 👍

[@keithevans5667]

Wow.....Oh Wow ....Mini Content! A super F56 For me!

[@nigelattree5530]

Great Video. Been a fan of the channel for a while now and love the Mini content. I know just how they feel, as I’ve just picked up my new F54 JCW. ( purchased after watching your reviews) it’s an amazing car, Mini are turning out some fantastic models.

[@BeDevil79]

Love the Paddy F56

[@gingerbarry3831]

Lovely Minis with the Norn Iron plates 🥂🎂👋 happy birthday 🥳

[@Jasonrm92]

Those are some really nice cars. Interior is mega impressive looking in the middle one.

[@PetrolPed]

Nice huh 👌

[@garethedwards2883]

What a great day and I liked the DT edition more, great exhaust sound

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@leepilkington6498]

Be there Friday picking up my new Mini!

[@PetrolPed]

Congrats 🥳

[@SWR112]

Lovely Cars. That classic is outstanding mind not that the F series twins are shabby. Really like the modern take on the PH F56, lots of nice little touches.

[@HQBProductions]

You have clearly made some people very happy! I think I would want the red ones first..BOTH of them!...and then the silver one for day three! I was surprised to see the “37” on a Factory car as I thought it was incorrect to show competition numbers on a road car which was not taking part in an organised Event? Maybe they have relaxed that rule but I have not read that. There is currently a 1963 Speedwell Mini Super (not Cooper!) for sale after a total restoration and it looks really nice plus bring super rare. At £29995 it looks worth the money as well. Now if I was not buying a house next week and had a garage big enough for it then I might have considered that! Give me 6 months and the situation changes so maybe a new Cooper S might suit Mrs HQB.....😉😀😀😀 Stay safe! Richard 😃😃😃😃

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

Id love that new Paddy Hopkirk one. Saw you and Charlie on you travels this afternoon looking 👌

[@PetrolPed]

No way 😂

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

@@PetrolPed and just followed Mr Joe Achilles down the A3. Have a good day Goodwood. Fingers crossed for the weather.

[@chubbylord]

Absolutely brilliant. 🤘🏻

[@Countrystock]

I'm now looking at Red Cooper S' with white roof's.....I want one 😍

[@snowz000]

Nice video! That DT looks amazing. Can't believe how small the original mini looks in comparison. I was on the fence about decrhroming my belt line/handles on my chilli red f56, as have all other trims bar fuel cap- might be calling my car dealer tomorrow after seeing this video 😂👀👍

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@garrymatthews4430]

Great one!!

[@johnbrown3951]

The DT is so close in colour to my JCW except I have a red roof and Pro Exhaust so dont need to be too jealous for a change but as a pair of cars they are awesome and a sight to behold on the drive back North. I was going to get the driving spots and union jack rears fitted to mine on Wednesday when it gets serviced but Mini want £1500 for parts and fit so have put that on hold for now.

[@PetrolPed]

Nice 👍

[@rickdorrian975]

Good to see guys from Northern Ireland picking up a Paddy Hopkirk special. I know you said they came from York but not originally 🤣

[@jaycochrane1220]

Just picked up my red mini cooper s sport today. Love it 😁

[@PetrolPed]

Congrats 🥳

[@timmartin7468]

Nice one Ped, thoroughly enjoyable. I'd take the classic any day but the other cars are pretty special.

[@PetrolPed]

Me too 👍

[@alasdairwilson4806]

Like the red Paddy Hopkirk one,really nice.

[@craigblakesley4397]

Really good episode Ped 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@andrewdavis2325]

Love the sound of the DT exhaust. But for me the original mini stole the show.

[@neilbarden9430]

DT edition: looks so good with the drop, and exhaust sounds great. Love the Paddy Hopkirk edition, but just one bonnet stripe would annoy me. 😂 But that classic is just stunning. 😍

[@PetrolPed]

Me too 😂

[@woosha10]

Those cars need to be manual . But not bad . Keep up the the good work.

[@Brian-uu3jq]

Love mini's, great channel.👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@garymason7]

Really enjoyed that, great video! Gorgeous cars too.

[@richardsheldon7473]

Aawesome collection of minis especially the Paddy Hopkins mini nostalgia, what price tag do the new minis come out at ,stay safe,

[@johns14a]

Nice, cheerful video 👍

[@benrochford8769]

Great now I want to go and buy a mini! Haha, what a great video as always.

[@PB-fj5lh]

Oooo that exhaust sounded good.... :o)

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Hey! Pete. I was looking on Auto Trader yesterday. The JCW Mini Clubman that you have, is now available with the digital dash :-))... Awesome video. Great to see some Scotsmen spending money too :-))...

[@simon_sjw9973]

Hi Peddlerz, yes indeed happy birthday 🥳 Peter mate.

[@PetrolPed]

Not my birthday. It was my mate 👍

[@simon_sjw9973]

@@PetrolPed ok, happy birthday to your mate then lol 😂 🧁

[@francoisg3500]

Evening all! Happy Birthday Peter!

[@PetrolPed]

It was my friends birthday. Not mine just yet 😜

[@francoisg3500]

@@PetrolPed Ah ok!

[@simon_sjw9973]

@@francoisg3500 I did same lol 😂

[@francoisg3500]

@@simon_sjw9973 Yeah! I saw his Instagram and thought it was his birthday day!

[@simon_sjw9973]

@@francoisg3500 exactly the same here! Lol 😂

[@carllamb6711]

Hi Pete I usually say what a great video mate but not this time that was a lovely video how nice was that.... wow two stunning cars 🚗 I loved the Red one first until I seen the gray one wit some little tweaks 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Dan.Casual]

There are 100 Paddy Hopkirks for the UK, but there are more for the worldwide market. Make sure to get your signed poster from MINI!

[@britishminiclub]

Absolutely brilliant stuff mate. 👍. Well done on making it very special. We saw the DT MINI on Bimmerdeals.. very tempting

[@Outlaw-Pete]

Really cool vid there pp. nice to see other mini enthusiasts with that grin knowing of the drive back home. Only slightly jealous.... 😂

[@mikebarnard2689]

Missed a trick not putting the white number square on the door, and why on earth remove the chrome? Some nice details on the PH tho .

[@bensharpe2013]

Hey Ped. Great video as ever. Looks like a great day out. Love the the original Paddy Hopkirk original replica! Of the new ones, i would have the DT. The new Paddy I'm a bit underwhelmed by. Looks like a standard Cooper S with some badges, stickers, and a fancy steering wheel. Maybe it looks better in person.

[@Babel7078]

Not related to this video, but I would be grateful for your answer. I just bought MINI ONE 2020 F56 and I mounted winter tires, Continental 860 in 195/55/16 size.On the door label it says they should be 3.1 bar front, and 2.7 bar rear. What do you think? Is that too high? Thanks!

[@PetrolPed]

That will be pressures for the run flat tyres you had. I’d be running on winters at 36 PSI or 2.4 Bar 👍

[@Babel7078]

@@PetrolPed Thank you so much!

[@davidredding1529]

i actually done the paddy hopkirk mini f56..first one i did..done bout 30 of them so far only 70 to go..lol

[@ibaadl]

Wasnt the Paddy Hopkirk car a Morris Cooper S with the 33 EJB plate?

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@danasuechilds]

Love it! Does that mean you can get the black out trim on the Mini Clubman or do we still have to wait for that?

[@PetrolPed]

Nope. Available for the Clubman from factory now 👍

[@danasuechilds]

@@PetrolPed Can you find the part number(s)? So far I'm batting zero here in the USA locating the info...not even Mini Mania has info on it (yet) that I could find. Thanks!!

[@danasuechilds]

@@PetrolPed Hi there, still having trouble locating this in the US...can you find out a part number even if it's the UK version? Or perhaps hook me up with someone who knows something? :) Appreciate it!

[@shineautomotive]

I don’t know what to say apart from stunning what a story to go with the minis hope you’re okay buddy

[@therook24]

Superb video + insights as ever, cheers! All that black and then a chrome exhaust on the new car?

[@mc4130]

Whats going on with the gearstick in the original 1 of 4 replica?! Regardless, each one of them are amazing. Love the fact they notice the embossed 33EJB straight away! I need a DT in my life - that’s looks and sounds amazing (and Ellis’s HF jacket!!)

[@PetrolPed]

Cool jacket huh 👍

[@tonyw3250]

stunning cars, but why did they not buy them from a local dealer, or are special models only available at some dealers

[@PetrolPed]

There are only 100 Hopkirk Tributes globally so these guys were lucky to get one to sell. The DT Edition is unique to this dealer 👍

[@garymorris801]

Really fab

[@rberridge69]

Paddy Hopkirk? Great rally driver from Belfast. And did I catch a Belfast accent from the lucky owners?

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@colinirvine1869]

Just wondering if you had Charlie or Ruby there to show them? Awesome video, I really love to see the videos about Mini’s. I can really see the passion you have for them!

[@FUNMLCRAFTS]

Really great channel 👍 I like your videos, it's a useful and beautiful good luck, friend❤️

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@benhigginson9763]

Hi all 👋

[@PetrolPed]

Hi 🙋‍♂️

[@Karlos-bh9zk]

Hi Ped, I was just wondering if there were any upgrades in power with these 2 lovely Mini's? Or are they just a std cooper s engine. Classic Mini stole the show for me though :)

[@PetrolPed]

Totally standard power for both the modern Minis 👍

[@Karlos-bh9zk]

@@PetrolPed Cheers Ped.

[@BrianFraser]

Joe Achilles video, lol.😁