300hp Tesla powered Classic Mini - INSANE Performance and CRAZY 0-60 test !

[@PetrolPed]

What is your favourite thing about this conversion?

[@Fraspel]

Weirdly, my favourite bit is the modern dials that look like the original Smiths ones

[@andyw0340]

My favourite thing about this conversion is . . . the way it made two middle aged men like myself grin like naughty schoolboys 😁.

[@alasdairwilson4806]

The originality.It looks so much better because of that.It just looks right.Amazing job.Well done everyone.

[@modscotsman]

The smile that driving a mini gives you. And the fact moggy and the guys made a conversion act like a normal fast mini is excellent

[@wrathofbod]

Colour coded Minilights look fantastic on it, the power & drivability , love a good mini

[@colinwhite5355]

Just a brilliant story - family owned, learned to drive in it, watched it decay, saved it, made something spectacular and is now keeping it in the family for his kids. Doesn’t get any better. And it’s still, essentially, a Mini. Fantastic.

[@sloanemactire8780]

I remember driving my first car (1994 VW Jetta) and having a Corvette pull up next to me, revving, like I'm going to actually drag race a VW sedan against a Corvette. And I think of someone pulling up in that classic electrified Mini and the poor sod in the 'vette pulling the same stunt, and sitting in the dust going, "Wait...I got smoked by a _MINI_?!" Thoroughly beautiful car, and I love that it's been in the same family for almost 50 years now. That's lovely.

[@johnrussell5245]

I had a '61 Mini Cooper 998 with the same colour scheme back in 1970. I sold it to a fellow student and bought a 1950 80" Series 1 Land Rover. I wish I still had both those cars now.

[@g7puw]

Lads i am blown away ! i have been restoring classic minis for nearly thirty years and one thing i can say is that smile is only a mini thing

[@tesicnr]

Best mini conversion project on KZbin

[@Tappits84]

Project Binky would like to have a word.

[@murrieteacher]

I am 76 years old, I raced against Mini's in about 1964 in my Cortina (Lotus A arm). This Mini looks standard except for the Minilights and the Advan rubber. I WANT one. But trying to get it registered in Australia would be almost impossible. It is really limited by the wheel size for the 0 - 60 test but it would not work with larger diameter wheels. Colour me green.

[@hightower3111]

Apparently they are changing laws to enable custom built cars to be road registered, probably on club rego

[@dicklang2756]

Check out the NCOPs from The dept of transport, go through VSB14 and build it as an Electric ICV. You will still need a VASS Engineer to sign it off, it can be expensive but not impossible.

[@hughjohnson2674]

You can use 12 “ Hillman imp wheels or early 4 cyl Torana 12” wheels so long as you stay at 4.5 inches wide they should fit, You’ll need cooper S style drums on the back and perhaps a small grinding on the trailing arms. Go at it I say!

[@martinfidel7086]

in what way would it not work with bigger wheels ? Don't forget that Minis have had 10", 12" and 13" wheels and tyres fitted from the factory !

[@RupertReynolds1962]

I ran 5.5J12" wheels back in the day. The wider rims made for a firmer sidewall and better feel. (I found the standard 12" wheel/tyre setup from later cars a bit vague). Don't do what I did. I tried parallel tracking front and rear, and I swapped ends at 110 on the A3. Minis need toe-out front, toe-in rear :-)

[@lliamjurdom9505]

I was the second owner off a 1966 same colour Mini Cooper - bought mini mags for it identical it was a great car ... I do miss that car ... this one looks excellent ...

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@cavnz]

There is nothing I don't like about this amazing little car! Absolutely brilliant job guys - well done!

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@ebaystars]

im 70 i learned to drive in a cooper s on an airfield. Just changed my pampers after watching this - STUNNING!!!

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@grinnerzakaminicide1201]

From a mini owner and lover, THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!!

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@GCD8]

FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC!! Super video edit Pete, so many transitions and beautiful transitions. Magical conversion, the colour of the car is epic! But what I loved most was the banter between you two and the childish glee that the experience brought out. When your voice goes up 3 octaves it just made me smile as well. Congratulation on what must be your best ever video.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks mate. We had a blast making this one 👍

[@GCD8]

@@PetrolPed can absolutely feel that all the way through

[@simonbenton5635]

Yep, that was fun! 👍

[@ScottHendersonVids]

If I owned this Mini, I would never stop smiling. Beautiful job on the restoration/conversion! Enjoy!

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@simonbenton5635]

Thanks for a great day Ped, what a great edit! We’ll have to try the 0-60 again in the summer when the tyres and batteries are warmer. 👊👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you so much for giving up your time and letting me drive your baby 🙏🏻

[@wordreet]

Can't wait for that update!!!!!!!! 👍😁

[@georgemalek5068]

Simon. Great restoration. And your daughters May now be fighting over who drives it 😉

[@steven1000000000]

Beautiful car. I've been wondering about a similar conversion for mine (one day). I'd just love to know whether your Moto-Lita steering wheel is a 14" or 13". And are you happy with the weight of the steeing with the 10" tires. I'm guessing that they're 165's? I'm concerned that steering might be a bit heavy with wide-ish tires and a 13" wheel. And then secondly, the Morris badge in the middle - Did you have to get anything special made up by Moto-Lita or could you take an original center piece and just drop it in? Thanks.

[@markmiwurdz202]

@Simon Benton. Thank you sir for allowing us to share your vision and desire in bringing your project to fruition. So many well thought out and executed elements in the build. Hope you and your family have many hours of happy motoring with your Mini. Many thanks again. You and yours stay safe and well.

[@timlarge7420]

Wonderful conversion and video. When I had a mini we also timed it doing 0 to 60, got a time going one way and decided to turn round and do it in the other direction to create an average figure. Didn't work because we couldn't get the Mini to 60 in that direction. . .

[@SWR112]

As a modern MINI owner and growing up with the classic I love what the owner has done. Everyone who keeps classics on the roads I tip my hat too. All I can think is Glasgow to Inveraray that’s about 80 miles for lunch over some of the most scenic roads and Inveraray has chargers 😁👍 My memories of the classic was at 70 mph you couldn’t speak to each other in the car this will be different 😂

[@Ralph2]

Build quality and finish are simply amazing! Being a total mini fan, seeing that parked on the side of the road it's only the lack of exhaust that gives anything away. A dummy rolled centre exit pipe, like the Peco's of the day? But maybe that's a deceit too far... Lovely conversion, many congrats to Simon and ECC.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@donreinke5863]

Not that impressive when guys were building Fox body Mustangs with nearly 1200hp using a power adder in a 3000 lb car in the early 90s. Thats 800 hp per short ton.

[@StuPedassol]

@@donreinke5863 🙄

[@Ralph2]

@@gpw203 I would agree with you, but in this case the extra weight is negligible. The loss of ICE and a manual gearbox is to me far more significant. My comment referred to the quality of the conversion. 👍

[@terrapyn99]

I love how Simon has kept his beloved family Mini alive and not ruined any of the original 1960s aesthetics with ugly digital gauges. This is the best classic restoration I have ever seen. I hope it will inspire EV converters into paying more attention to rebuilding their car in the same style as it would have been built at the time had the technology been available. I hope this car stays in Simon's family for many years to come.

[@jackturley8800]

I’m sure it’s on ukminis

[@cdestes1914]

It’s EPIC when a car guy gets that “smile” from being blown AWAY by a car that is absolutely priceless! Fantastic episode, keep them coming…

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@mikestewart7322]

Wow, Ipswich phone number on the sticker and that’s an east Suffolk number plate. I love that trivia as I live close to Ipswich and know lots of petrol heads around Suffolk. It’s a beautiful little car. You don’t realise how small they were back in the day.

[@dockerandy]

EPIC !!!! love it ! and the icing on the cake is that Bentwaters is local to me ! ( my daughters boyfriend actually has his own car performance company on that very base !) loved mini's as a young man, and if i owned that mini i would be going around with that grin on my face all day long ! great vid guys, that's one lucky owner !

[@JohnBaxendale]

Looks like you both had a huge amount of fun making this, lovely car, as a fellow Mini owner, glad there's others out there making and enjoying these cars and sharing the fun!

[@PetrolPed]

We had such a laugh 👍

[@orionriley5154]

I'm glad it was a full restoration and he kept the spirit of the car intact... Now if only the actual manufacturers would create cars with as much soul today.

[@NanescuRadu1]

the mazda mx-5 nd keeps that soul alive just like in a na or nb btw ... i fell inlove with one ( nb ) since was 12 years old and i'm getting one now ( nd )

[@dkdanis1340]

Modern cars have more soul.

[@jasonbarron9585]

Brilliant! Loving the laughs the two of you are having whilst driving it. Clearly a very well done restoration and conversion, I'd be interested to know how much the conversion element costs. It's got to be the way to go to keep classics on the road in future as Simon said.

[@johndoesen1718]

Absolutely brilliant, I love classic Minis, and have had a few myself, from a standard Morris Mini 850cc, to a 1275cc Austin Cooper S, with 76 hp, which was quite a lot for such a small car back then, so I can imagine just how fast this one is!

[@davyerni2136]

finally a real mini video 🤗⚜

[@jmvjeroen]

Wow, great conversion! Looks great on those narrow 10" minilites, and with the color it really does justice to the history of the car.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@theloneranger2101]

Just WOW! That was just Electric! I think Sir Alex Issigonis would have been very proud. 👍

[@PetrolPed]

I think so too 👍

[@tommaxwell]

My favourite vintage voltage car by far. Stunningly finished, I saw it at the NEC in person and it really did change my mind about the future possibility of converting my mini.

[@PetrolPed]

It sure is pretty 👍

[@jacejk2]

My first car was mini too. It brought back so many memories. Those tiny tires were hard to source. I put in some nice seats from an Austin America.

[@w5bbaker]

Okay, I will try this again. I had it almost completed and then suddenly, nothing! Attempt #2: I'm impressed. I'm really impressed!!! I am now almost 74 and live in Canada (Toronto). I can remember when the Minis first came out. I can remember when the Mini Coopers arrived and could beat the Camaros and Mustangs (Lord forbid. I have always been a Mustang man). Your conversion is absolutely drop dead gorgeous! It is the ultimate sleeper car. I love the power and speed and I especially love the performance. The fact that you were able to keep the passenger compartment in tact and the exterior looking basically stock, with the exception of those fabulous tires, just blew me away. If we were in better health and stronger financially, I would do this! My lady love's first car was a Mini and even when she talks of it today, her eyes get that dreamy look of pleasure in them (obviously, her favourite car ever). I was impressed with everything about this car, but, of the whole video, the part that impressed me most was at the very end of the video when you were standing side by side, with the car centered between you in the background. The grins on your faces involved your whole bodies! I honestly thought that you were going to wet yourselves in the most pleasurable adult way. BTW, I gave you a thumbs up and subscribed. All the best and good health, Bill

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you tried again. Thanks for the Sub and welcome to the channel 👍

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Oh my goodness what a fun car! Such a great story and fantastic restoration and electrification! I’ve really been enjoying season 1 of vintage voltage. Can’t wait to watch season 2

[@ramblerandy2397]

Quite simply, my favourite car of all time. Almost any former classic Mini owner misses their old car, at least a little bit. Mine was a 1964 Austin 850. That brought it all back. Just the way a proper BMC Mini sits on the road and goes, and makes me grin from ear to ear. And this one has the dream inside it. It's very powerful. It looks as innocent and cheeky as the day it was made. It's a wolf in sheep's clothing.

[@texan-american200]

Fallen in love with them ever since I saw "The Italian Job."

[@philhawley1219]

I used drive 2,000 miles a week in a mini van. UHL 227Y,any one know where she is now?

[@F97Russell]

@@philhawley1219 That reg comes up for a Toyota, first reg April 1883, registration due 29/11/1985.

[@hiteck007]

The Vans were the most fun.

[@ajscaffandthebandoles]

Loved seeing all the giddiness this mod imparted on the two of you, makes one wanna undertake such a project with any car really but being a Mini gives it a next level epicness.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@philhawley1219]

AJ Scarf. Is epicness a real word?

[@ajscaffandthebandoles]

@@philhawley1219 It is now that it’s been used twice in a public conversation. My last name is “Scaff”, not “Scarf”, that’s a piece of winter clothing. THAT’S misuse of language, right there.

[@philhawley1219]

@@ajscaffandthebandoles So sorry. That was the ridiculous auto spell f__king my words !

[@chrisalbertdeleon5354]

I had a 2006 Mini and I totally agree that this is an extremely fun car because its so connected to the road. Puts a grin on anyones face, petrol or otherwise.

[@fredbloggs4829]

This is such a classic car. The colour choice is stunning. But the thing that really makes this car so amazing is the attention to being as original as is possible with the conversion. There are so many of us who grew up with minis that seeing this conversion warms your heart. Especially given that now it is future proof.

[@PetrolPed]

Indeed 👍

[@tinyrodent2821]

Absolutely crazy build. It's weird not hearing a tremendous sound coming from a classic mini but the power it's outputting is insane.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@aemediainc]

I loved the look of terror and glee when he felt the torque steer for the first time on the throttle.

[@lordhamptonwick5320]

I owned two minis years ago and I too learned to drive in my first one. Which was one of the first 850’s that rolled off the BMC production line. My second mini was a 1967 850 which I converted to a 1100. However this electric mini is something else, I wish it was mine, absolutely stunning, congratulations what a great car. 👍😃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

[@RupertReynolds1962]

The 1098 had a torque curve that matched the handling really well :-)

[@gregswetka4219]

That was EPIC! I think that I was smiling almost as much as he was! You can tell that he is REALLY enjoying that car and that it means the word to him. I also enjoyed the picture of him when he was young and am curious if that was a Tornado catamaran in the picture? Great video, Ped!

[@PetrolPed]

Not sure Greg. I’ll ask him 👍

[@simonbenton5635]

No it was a one off twin trapeze 16ft catamaran we designed built in the 1980’s

[@Smart-Skippy]

I had a hot mini... 1098 with a 45 mm DCOE Webber, LCB, 35/75 cam and it was amazing. This car ... This car is stunning and a masterpiece built of love. You have my respect !

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@finecutpost]

This is a lovely little video but I wonder why the is so much repetition in the dialogue? The first thing a good editor does is to see what can be taken out without compromising the content. However, I'm aware of just how much work into these clips so you've done a good job overall.

[@PetrolPed]

Ah now there’s the problem right away. You are assuming I’m a good editor 😜😂

[@finecutpost]

@@PetrolPed I made my living as a film editor and in my experience good and editor are mutually exclusive words, choose one! Actually, once you have done a base ruf cut just do a quick editing pass and cut out anything you don't need. It's amazing how much you can take out and never miss it. When I edited a 30 sec cut down of a 60 sec TVC most times it was better. Keep making these videos please, so good to see historic vehicles get a new lease of life.

[@PetrolPed]

Hi David. I always find it easier editing someone else’s stuff. I’m probably too invested in the content I present. I know I need to be more brutal 😜😂

[@darwinskeeper421]

I absolutely love it. The original Mini is just one of the most intoxicating cars I have ever seen. They make me wish that I wasn't so damn tall so I could get in on the fun. This high voltage hot rod version just amps up the fun.

[@pomsrcadventures8482]

I’m 6’3 and I fit in a mini I had one in my 20s.

[@RhysoPicton]

Best EV conversion I’ve seen to date. The whole car is absolutely spot on 👌🏻

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@gosiahurford7857]

I'm not a big fan of electric vehicles. However, this conversion is brilliant, and the whole video is so much fun, makes you sit back in awe and makes you laugh. Nice one

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@Rhaman68]

Why are u not a fan of electric cars but yet lime this one?

[@peterlilley9561]

@@Rhaman68 electric > than any other car every day of the week. more power more better :)

[@wcg66]

People who aren't fans of electric cars are going to be left in the dust

[@cameronrichardson3108]

@@wcg66 that as it may be but we will have a big symphony of sound, feeling, and smells a much more sensory experience… and far more choice a 4cyl sounds and feels so different to a v6 or in-line 8 u don’t get any variation, automatic, manual, semi auto, dogleg first, column change etc all that gone…

[@TurismoFit]

Been thinking about buying one classic electric mini in the US.... now YES!!!!

[@simonbenton5635]

Do it! Go talk to Gildred Racing! 👍

[@justanoldman9762]

What a fantastic vide'o &thank you Simon for allowing this to be made . I enjoyed the tv program and wish nyou & nthe family all the best with this great car . Keep safe &Keep it going.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@JulianJacobs100]

Fantastic, you looked genuinely over the moon when you drove it, love it. Keep it up 👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

I was 👍

[@SandmannOZ]

As a long time lover of classic minis who's owned several of them I'm not sure whether to be disappointed that it's been "messed with" and taken away from its ICE roots, or thoroughly impressed at the amazing results. I really miss the engine noise, but you certainly can't argue with the way it performs, and the restoration of the car itself is stunning. Yeah ok... like you, I'm jealous as hell and I want to take it home.

[@robtheplod]

Beautiful car! Thanks for showing viewers what a real Mini looks like!

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@freeurhead]

Omg... this is exactly what driving is all about. Many cars over the years have lost its true feeling of driving. What a good modification! Keeping the heritage and mordernizing on my personal favourite an 'Iconic' car of all time. LOVE It !!!!! You just made my dream of owning one come true ! Thanks ...

[@PetrolPed]

Absolutely!

[@mattw5536]

Really enjoyed this, thank you so much! Amazing! Thats a superdooperminicoopermoggyengineering! I WANT ONE!!

[@snaily1972]

A stunning conversion of the original classic, simply beautiful!! Having said that, on a purely nostalgia basis, there's a few things I would miss. First the sound of an original "A" series engine, paired up with a straight cut box and twin webers. The whine they produce and the sound of the carbs taking in the air through the filters when you accelerate and the rumble of an RC40 (or similar) exhaust. Second was the smell. When driving in or behind a mini they always had a distinct smell, usually petrol lol.

[@mal2ksc]

You're probably healthier without the smell, but I bet the sound could be simulated pretty convincingly.

[@f5mando]

Love this. Very tastefully done conversion, with an aesthetic I can get behind. Retaining all the charm, feel and handling, while keeping all the seating and luggage space. Kudos. This should win some kind of award. Well done, sir.

[@mickdriver3942]

I remember driving various Minis. No matter what speed you were doing, it always felt to be 20 mph faster because of the low ride height and the way that the car reacts to every contour of the road. I can't imaging how it feels to drive a Mini that actually IS fast!

[@MegaDadH]

This is the perfect marriage between classic and modern technology. Thx for a great vid!!

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure 👍

[@Xxxcappie23]

I'm amazed that that Tesla motor actually fit with the batteries . Fantastic job . I can't wait to start my own project like this .

[@Mrtallguy76]

Absolutely incredible - it looks like a hoot to drive (epic location too). Even with half the power it would be good. Want one !!

[@PetrolPed]

It sure was epic 👍

[@tonyblackie3277]

@@PetrolPed Can I ask the location please? It looks really nice :)

[@DuaneCaldwell]

Simon and Peter thank you for sharing this beautiful ECC conversion with all of us, and especially for those of us in the USA who can't yet watch season 2 of Vintage Voltage. I am with Peter in being seriously jealous of you Simon! Enjoy!!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Duane. Hopefully it will come your side of the pond soon 👍

[@myousic934]

I'm so in love with your mini! Makes me want to swap my 2010 Mini engine for an electric!

[@richardsandson]

The humble mini is still such a beautiful car. What a monumental conversion. I love all you car nuts doing crazy things.

[@leojonkers3181]

First electric car I like. More then 50 years ago I got my driving license in a mini, my father had a second car witch was a mini. So I took it and my first holiday drive was with a mini. Red with a white roof. Never forget that, it such a beautiful car also. Beautiful cars never lose there beauty, look at a Morgan plus 4. I bought a Citroen 2cv when I was young, still love that car. Good vlog, tnx.

[@huwdavies6650]

The whine of the drive unit almost has a hint of classic mini transmission whine. Love this car. Maybe this mini should meet Binky when the BOM guys eventually finish it.

[@Bin-The-L-Plates]

Spot on they did whine, altough I swear it was to make them feel faster than they actually were.

[@mrstanhope1516]

I was thinking why didn't they make Binky as an EV? Then realised Tesla and EVs probably didn't even exist when they started building binky!

[@Ralph2]

@@mrstanhope1516 mate, they'd only just invented the wheel! :D

[@GTE_Channel]

I just love this colour. Especially in that grey environment it really stands out, but also in full sunlight it's absolutely gorgeous. . Colour coded wheels are perfect. If this is the future to save our classics, bring it on! But I'll settle for synthetic fuel as well 😆

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@DiscoFang]

Hard to tell the actual colour. The different cameras with different balance showed several different colours from baby blue to sky blue to pale minty teal.

[@Lucien86]

Synthetic fuel can ultimately be greener than electric if done right and keeps that old IC engine sound. But electric definitely has its own advantages too -quiet, instant power, removes the source of pollution from the vehicle itself.. Electric is a lot more dangerous to work on for mechanics but cars like this mini prove that it can be done, and amazingly well.

[@thewarhammerworkshop]

@@Lucien86 I refuse to believe you just put quiet as a benefit haha

[@Lucien86]

@@thewarhammerworkshop If you live anywhere near a large road quiet is a huge benefit..

[@paulbeecham8313]

Wow your face was a picture, watched you drive lots of performance audis minis etc but this one shocked you looking at that expression, what a cracking conversion, i was anti electric cats but now 🤔 its just changed my mind 👏👏👏

[@PetrolPed]

It certainly did 👍

[@topcat4265]

That guy getting to share his passion and enthusiasm is golden. Love it!

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@williambarry70]

GThank you both so much for this wonderful video sure put a big smile on my face and trust me Pete your enthusiasm is infectious !!

[@PetrolPed]

Our pleasure 👍

[@dangreasley7934]

A fantastic video. I am convinced we are going to see more and more of old cars being electrified... What a great use of modern technology to give extended life to cars that would otherwise be off to the breakers. Cheers Pedro! :)

[@paulkandi]

Good idea until the juice runs out, massive power outages forecast for a very grim future, I am all for future tech, but putting all your eggs in one basket, is always a bad idea....

[@fat_biker]

@@paulkandi So.... we know that even if you ignore the civilisation-ending impacts of climate change [apart from that, Mrs Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play?], that oil is a finite resource that _will_ run out one day. Explain to me how the wind & the sun run out any time soon. You _can_ generate electricity with fossil fuels if you don't care about climate change so who told you we would run out of electricity before we run out of oil? Also, shout out for nuclear fusion...

[@paulkandi]

@@fat_biker Just prove that climate change is really happening, or a natural occurrence and has been happening since the beginning of time? we have only been on this Earth for a fraction of this planets life and climate change has and will happen as it has done many thousands of times in the past, as geologists have found... Climate change is yet just another Government weapon being used to extract huge amounts of money from an unsuspecting, gullible population, to feed the huge corporate machine..! as we have seen over the last 2 years of our lives being destroyed by another weapon, that of deceit and bare faced lies, which the public has fallen for at an incredible coast of lost jobs, futures and sanity and seems to be falling for this one too..! True fossil fuels have a limited sustenance and other forms of propulsion need to be found, but putting all your eggs in one basket has always been a bad idea....a balance is always the best option...

[@fat_biker]

@@paulkandi Let me guess, you did your own research, right?

[@paulkandi]

@@fat_biker Lets just say..don,t believe everything you hear on the lamestream news, there is always a hidden agenda...question everything....

[@rogerwilliams7234]

What a great episode. Wonderful to see you two laughing and smiling so much! Your face when you got behind the wheel - classic!! Thanks!

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍

[@markhutchin495]

Future proofed classic. Well done Moggy and his team. Definitely your best vid yet Pete for editing. Great work mate 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Mark 🙏🏻

[@richgrose3308]

Now i want to do this to my TR4. Thanks for a great video.

[@kymvalleygardensdesign5350]

My first car was a 1275 S from 1967 I kept it for years until I had to buy a house, she now lives in the USA. I wish I had kept her. The best car I have ever owned.

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

I was recently looking at a 1932 Plymouth sedan that I actually thought of doing this very thing with. If I do it, I am considering adding one option. Instead of using these massive battery sleds that will eventually go bad and need replacement, I am looking to add a small diesel generator in the engine bay to provide the voltage necessary to drive the electrical motors. It will use a fraction of what a conventional engine would and with the size of a normal fuel tank, the range might be as much as 1000 miles per tank. As it would be diesel, it could also be retrofitted to operate on biodiesel, thus allowing me to get away from the grips of the oil companies. Lastly, it will sound a bit like the old "putt, putt" engines from back in the day, and will completely disguise what it is capable of. The ultimate sleeper!

[@stupitdog9686]

I thought of this idea back in the 1970's. Unfortunatly it aparently won't work! You need to produce way more power than a "putt, putt" engine ever could ...... Maybe a gas turbine ...?

[@bezaleeluk3696]

the idea works so well with diesel/electric trains because the wheels are solid steel and have very little rolling resistance but pneumatic tires on cars are so inefficient you will lose a lot of power in them alone.

[@timsmith5339]

What a fantastic car. I would just say about the 0-60, it never tells the whole story about a cars feel any way, but two things to mention in this particular case. One, it is severely limited in how much of the power it can put down and so it will never reach its potential. Two, as anyone who has driven an electric car will tell you, they are quicker than an ICE car with the same power to weight ratio as they have all the torque available everywhere, none of this climbing up torque curves, and they never waste time changing gears. I imagine this would be really, really quick in real world driving compared to what the 0-60 time suggests.

[@PetrolPed]

It is indeed Tim. Getting it off the line better needs better calibration of the Tesla TC, warmer tyres and just one person in the car. As you say though the mid range acceleration is awesome 👌

[@martinfidel7086]

@@PetrolPed and suspension setup

[@classicminiscotland]

Whilst I can really appreciate all the hard work and the brilliant finished result I don’t think I could ever lose the A series engine in mine. Although it’s in the best colour surf blue with old English white roof like mine! Would love to experience this though as I bet it’s a handful! My 1380 is a handful with only 90hp!

[@PetrolPed]

It sure is a handful 😬

[@gothicpagan.666]

Brilliant isn't it. It's not 300hp (If you've ever driven any of the Era's with the boost turned up that destroy a Jk dog box in less than 30miles, you know what even 180bhp does) but who cares, totally usable, practical brilliant. Did I say brilliant 🙂

[@simonbenton5635]

Yep, it’s a great colour. Having thrashed and competed with big A series powered minis in the past I really don’t miss the engine noise when your holding 300bhp in your hands. In any case over 90mph, Ped & I were shouting above the helical gear transmission whine, road & wind noise. Who said EV’s were quite? 👍

[@gothicpagan.666]

@@simonbenton5635 Ha ha Either a 45dcoe, a battery box away from the cab. Or a 48IDF spraying fuel over the screen, straight cut box, drop gears, semi helical cwp and a intercom that didn't work. Later Intercomp were gods. Looking back it was fun at the time, but what a environmental disaster🤔

[@martinfidel7086]

@@gothicpagan.666 having had quite a few turbo minis from 150 to 220bhp I know that you are right in your assumption however I feel that you are missing the fact this tesla powered Mini has traction control so its reducing the power to suit the capabilities of the minis dynamics, suspension tyres etc. Fit a set of decent 13" slicks and sort out the suspension then we'll see it's true capabilities, a good test would be from 40 to 100mph

[@jonpowell8014]

Thats just awesome. Love the fact its not just got Group 5 or 7 arches stuck on it to take bigger wheels and tyres to, amazing!

[@mikewalker2472]

Ohh, that is magic. I had a 1964 850 back in the 70's and later a 1275GT - tweaked of course, but the Tesla Classic is just stunning on all levels - an inspiration.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@smurph1962]

Cracking project and great it’s got a brilliant new lease of life , amazing little Mini , great filming/ editing Peter , great bit of work . 👍😊

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Paul 👍

[@kings3803]

I am building a classic mini in the garage at the moment and I could only wish I had the money to do that to it. 200 bhp would do me with all that torque. Love it. ❤️

[@neilbarden9430]

What an awesome thing! At last an EV I actually want. 🤗

[@PetrolPed]

You’d love it 👍

[@Knapweed]

I used to race Minis on grass back in the day, both literally and figuratively. It was inexpensive, fun racing with the only mods allowed being 1/10th of an inch skimmed off the head (Yes, seriously) and double valve springs to prevent valve bounce at the increased revs. The first race of the season wasn't too choice as the field had been previously inhabited by cows. Yep, it was a sh*t show. At the end of this video, my face was aching as I realised I had been grinning right through the video. Good job, it flooded me with nostalgia.

[@PetrolPed]

Love a bit of grass track. Never driven but watched a few times 👍

[@Knapweed]

@@PetrolPed Just try and avoid the first race of the season. lol

[@rednax1396]

My favorite thing about this build is that it's the ultimate sleeper, from the outside and mostly from within the cabin you wouldn't know what a beast it is. Great work.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@js-hl5hv]

As an owner of a new electric MINI, this is the *only* car I would swap for my car. My first car was a 78 clubman (square nose variant), and I loved that car. I love the new MINI, but that one would be, well words can't describe what it would be. Wow.

[@Fraspel]

How much did the conversion cost?

[@PetrolPed]

Cheaper to buy a Model 3 😜

[@malph9216]

@@PetrolPed And there is the issue!

[@philipparkes5682]

Hi Ped Two nights of excellent viewing🤗🤗 Moggy and the crew carried out an incredible conversion, what I found the most impressive was the overall weight (only 40kg more than the ICE model) and the favourable distribution. Anyone who had a classic Mini would surely fall for this one.🥰🥰

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Philip. I’ve wanted to film with this car for 18 months 👍

[@matthawkins6875]

Thank you both. That was an utter joy to watch in every respect.

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Matt. We loved making it 👍

[@trevwyatt9329]

How Binky Awesome ... Thanks.. You have just helped decide the next mini project .

[@peterf03]

Brilliant fun. Thanks for another great video. After a lifetime rebuilding vehicles, at 65 years of age and having had enough of unreliable, shockingly badly designed ICE that fall apart and damage my grandchildren's futures with their emissions, this sort of video review of superb, EV converted, astonishing performers has helped me regain motivation to get the hot spanner, multimeter etc. out again. Now, what do I need to rebuild a convertible, 1969 Triumph Vitesse into a (safe?) 750bhp, twin motor EV? 😉🤣😎

[@PetrolPed]

Great to hear 👍

[@markbennett6658]

A Tesla & possibly marginally safer to do it to a Stag with its t-roof bar!😂

[@scunnerdarkly4929]

Very nice build indeed but I’d like to see a RWD version. Reckon that would be a heap of fun and while it may also be a complete death trap it would definitely improve 0-60 times.

[@PiDsPagePrototypes]

Maybe an EV Hillman Imp would be a better RWD equivalent ?

[@huseyinuguralacatli5064]

@@PiDsPagePrototypes Fiat 126 would be good alternative though

[@reggiedixon2]

"Old English White" is what they used for Project Binky

[@paulmcnamara2908]

Hoping for a speedo shot so glad you showed the 0>60 time at the end as even though it looks quick the brutal speed just doesn't show that much on screen!

[@jimheld4678]

I have built a '66 Mini with a rear mounted Tesla performance LDU. With wide 19" wheels/tires is does 0-60 in 3 sec. That's how we do it in SoCal.

[@TheEulerID]

I know that the ambition was to keep it Mini-like with the FWD, but with the lightness, the amount of torque and the load transfer to the rear under acceleration, you have to wonder about that decision. A moment's carelessness on the road and it could go very wrong, very quickly. Not, I suspect, a car for the inexperienced, and it would surely be a lot easier to drive with half the power and torque. I do wonder what an RWD conversion would have been like. Certainly a lot quicker off the line, but I guess it would have some handling issues all of its own.

[@kentonian]

I feel the same an a rwd ev classic mini has been my dream car for a while. But you have to admit the balls to go with 300hp through those little front tyres. I hope there is a mode to switch to 50hp for his daughters

[@mesco8200]

Seen few rear drive Mini conversions using bike engines and they spend most of the time spinning and swapping ends.

[@TheEulerID]

@@mesco8200 I imagine they will if they aren't sorted out properly, and I'm not sure a bike engine is well suited to a Mini. In any event, if the link works, then this is a 500 hp classic Mini conversion which appears to work, albeit not pushed to the limits n bends as I'd imagine that is very tricky. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faGXm6OQg89kjc0

[@peterdemetriou2263]

Absolutely perfect ! You should make a few, they would sell very easily. I think it’s the best EV mini I’ve seen, no loss of interior space. Has it got an eco mode ? 🤔😊👍 I really want one !

[@PetrolPed]

It only has 2 modes. Street and Track 👍

[@britishminiclub]

What a top quality video. A great follow on Vintage Voltage. We had a few moans from ‘purists’ when we shared on our social media. But no on can deny what a superb build this is. We’ve been following it for some time on Instagram and hopefully we will see Simon and this incredible Mini in the flesh soon 😉

[@PetrolPed]

You will always get a few moaners 😢

[@simonbenton5635]

YES! Looking forward to it! 👍

[@jimdixon3131]

@@simonbenton5635 your little car as got a big following.

[@darrenisted3703]

i absolutely love this car, i wouldn't change a thing. well done, i'm so happy to have seen this today. Enjoy your beautiful car.

[@PetrolPed]

So pleased you enjoyed it 👍

[@stefanhansen5882]

What a wonderful episode, and a wonderful chap. Rock on!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@OnlineHousehusband]

Epic build but as a classic Mini owner and purist I do feel it's lost its DNA. Without the sound of a 5 port head on an A Series engine with an LCB and a Maniflow exhaust it's not the same for me. Just my personal opinion but great content as always.

[@PetrolPed]

Can’t be for everyone. What it loses by removing the engine it make up for in spades in other places. An A Series won’t give you that performance 😜👍

[@glennoc8585]

@@PetrolPed hyrue but unless you go racing around a circuit you can't use the power on public roads.

[@dkdanis1340]

@@glennoc8585 you absolutely can use all the power on street.

[@xxwookey]

What batteries have they used for this? Presumably the Tesla packs wouldn't fit (at the right voltage) so they've used something else? I'm surprised they've managed to keep the weight so low. Good job.

[@dmystify1381]

......Mr.Bean wishes .....🤣😂

[@freeheeler09]

Brilliant job! Watching this show makes me realize we’ve only scratched the surface on EVs!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻