Gildred Racing

06/12/2026

Another Bay Area Super Cooper Sport delivered and ready to roll.

This 1973 Mark III classic Mini came through the shop for a full Super Cooper Sport upgrade, including our 1.0L EcoBoost turbo conversion making around 160 horsepower at the tires, custom leather interior, modern drivability, and all the little details that make these cars so fun to use every day.

In this reel, we’re walking through some of the functions and showing what makes this build special. Classic Mini soul, modern performance, and a whole lot of personality.

This is what we build.

03/03/2026

Meet Pistachio Super Cooper No. 88

1967 Mini.
1310cc A-series.
Twin tanks.
Rare Aussie doors.

Small car. Huge soul.

The kind of Mini you end up driving everywhere.

Our custom Super Cooper builds are now booked out years in advance, so sometimes we build spec cars like this for someone who wants the experience and hop the line.

And if you ever want more power later… we can upgrade it to almost anything.

But honestly… this one is perfect.

Would you keep it original or build it wilder?

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01/23/2026

Some of the oldest Super Coopers yet, can you guess the age? Before watching because I give it away! Both getting our signature Vtec drivetrain.

12/12/2025

We just finished this lovely Mk3 with a built Aseries with a custom AC and power steering. The AWD Vtec Van is coming back in for a few more upgrades. Which one would you take?

12/03/2025

Check out this article:

Electric Classic Cars has been collaborating closely with Gildred Racing through their “Super Cooper” program, which transforms the iconic Mini by swapping its wheezy original engine for seriously overbuilt powertrains.

11/17/2025

We love ot when we see stuff like this and one of iur cars popus up out of thr blue. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1549675922895525/?fs=e&mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e

07/18/2025

Our latest innovation, billet steel machined Vtec steering arms, are now ready for shipping. View details at

07/01/2025

Well… this just happened.

Our friends at MotorTrend took two of our Super Coopers for a spin — one powered by a Tesla drivetrain (because torque is fun) and the other by a Ford Focus EcoBoost (because boost is also fun).

We call it resto-modding. They called it “insane.” We’ll take it.

Also, peep the new wheels we built for the EcoBoost Mini — they’re not just for show. They’re lightweight, tough, and now for sale. Yes, really.

06/07/2025

What do you think he is thinking?