Steve from Australia built himself a Honda VTEC-powered classic Mini a few years back and was proud of the job he’d done. However, it was a bit of a torque-steering monster and wasn’t great to drive.

A professionally converted 1985 Austin Mini stretch limousine will be auctioned with an estimated price of £8,000–£10,000.

When you come across an original Mini, you can't help but smile. Short, small, snappy as a terrier, tiny wheels pushed to the corners and a pop-eyed face that's as friendly as an old Porsche without ...