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Wild Child Classic Cars Your choice for Parts, Support, and Service for your classic British car! Specializing in Mini / MG!

Gotta start 'em young. James is beginning with a cylinder head disassembly for a special project we are working on.
10/10/2026

Gotta start 'em young. James is beginning with a cylinder head disassembly for a special project we are working on.

Scott's Rover Mini is ready to head home to Vegas after some extensive repairs down here in Arizona. This Mini was drive...
09/23/2026

Scott's Rover Mini is ready to head home to Vegas after some extensive repairs down here in Arizona.

This Mini was driven hard and put away wet and needed a lot of mechanical help- but luckily Scott made a good call and had it sent down to us.

To start the engine was in pretty rough shape and needed an overhaul. The water jackets were absolutely packed with rust, and the SPI manifold pipes rotted out from within. We also found a spanked cam and bearings worn to copper. Luckily the bores were in decent shape, so a basic overhaul was all this bottom end needed. We stripped down the engine, shotblasted and acid soaked the block down to bare metal, machined, and performed an overhaul. The cylinder head got a basic valve job, and we installed an SW5 cam and new tappets, among other small improvements. The gearbox also was rebuilt, along with differential and clutch system.

The suspension and steering system was also in need of attention. To start with the subframe was completely split in half, and suspension was barely hanging on. We pulled the complete subframe out and installed a new heritage subframe, along with new cones, hi-los, shocks, and bushes all around. We also rebuilt the axles and one upper arm while apart.

We also had some other chassis items tk attend to- A new rack and track rod ends were in order, and the brakes were replaced with performance 8.4" discs, braided lines, and new EBC greenstuf pads. Rear brakes were also serviced, and the leaky master cylinder was replaced.

Once engine was back in it's home we rebuilt the SPI unit with new stainless steel pipes and core plugs, along with a new PTC heater and vacuum lines. We also installed a stage 1 kit to help this cam achieve it's best potential, and we installed new belts and out Mega-Cool cooling system. We also replaced some other cosmetic items and fixed minor electrical gremlins.

Now Scott has a better than new powertrain and chassis, and can be confident in his Mini is back up to par and ready for service! Very happy with how this one came out and we are certain Scott will be happy with it.

One of our customers has his excellent driving Mini up for sale. This 1990 Rover Mini is a JDM import and combines the b...
09/18/2026

One of our customers has his excellent driving Mini up for sale. This 1990 Rover Mini is a JDM import and combines the best of Mk1 looks and Rover Mini comfort!

Finished in gloss Jade green with old english white roof and steel wheels, coupled with an earlier Mk1 trim and lamp conversion make this a fantastic looking car, and the early refinished interior makes it feel like it is straight out of the 60s. Seats have been recently reupholstered.

Powered by a healthy 1275cc engine and manual 4 speed gearbox, this has plenty of power on tap. Engine starts right up and is very peppy, gearbox shifts smooth. Power front disc brakes and 10" wheels, electronic ignition, and performance intake/exhaust. Already fitted with the Mega-Cool cooling system, new hoses, and has fully rebuilt suspension system, new steering rack, new bearings and ball joints.

Priced to sell, 22k OBO. We can arrange cross country transport if needed.

Mike's '58 MGA is all shined up and ready for pickup today. This british racing green A received a full rear suspension ...
09/15/2026

Mike's '58 MGA is all shined up and ready for pickup today.

This british racing green A received a full rear suspension overhaul with poly bushes, links, and rebound straps, along with a differential reseal and new bearings. The rear brakes also received a good service, and various other adjustments were made.

We also removed the Weber carb conversion and put on a correct set of H4 SU carburetors and this B series runs substantially better now. No more flooding out, and it starts much faster, and has plenty more power.

We also went through all the fluids, and replaced the complete wiring harness and multiple lamps, even fitting our LED headlamp kit.

Lots of different things done on this one to make it a much more enjoyable car to drive.

08/25/2026

Due to the extreme heat forecasted for this week, and our staff requesting a much needed break after months of overtime hours in the heat, we will be closed from Wed 8/26 - Fri 8/28.

We will return Mon 8/31 for normal hours 8-4. All orders placed after 3:00 today will not ship until Monday.

Thank you for understanding!

Fresh delivery of suspension cones among other chassis parts like bearing kits, ball joints, knuckles, and poly bushings...
08/24/2026

Fresh delivery of suspension cones among other chassis parts like bearing kits, ball joints, knuckles, and poly bushings. We also got a handful of other items we have been out of for awhile.

Another busy day here at the shop. John's '66 MGB is complete and ready for pickup today. This chrome bumper B received ...
08/19/2026

Another busy day here at the shop. John's '66 MGB is complete and ready for pickup today.

This chrome bumper B received a complete new wiring harness and many new electrical components following a major short. Everything is back to functioning properly now, and no more melted wires! The carburetors also had some seized jets and a loose throttleshaft, so a carb overhaul and tube up was in order, along with fresh fluids.

We performed a full suspension overhaul with new poly bushings throughout, front knuckle rebuilds, and reverting the rear shocks back to factory after the previous owner swapped to some very rough riding tube shocks. We also resealed the rear end and replaced axle bearings, along with a rear brake service and new wheel cylinders. John's B also got a new set of tires, mounted and balanced in house.

Hopefully no more problems for John and when the weather cools off he can be back in action!

Today we are working on getting Barton's rebuilt 1275 back into his Midget. Good looking engine for a good looking car!
08/18/2026

Today we are working on getting Barton's rebuilt 1275 back into his Midget. Good looking engine for a good looking car!

Another busy day for parts orders! 10 shipments headed out today.
08/18/2026

Another busy day for parts orders! 10 shipments headed out today.

Doing some after hours machining tonight. Another 1275 build getting some preliminary cleaning, surfacing, and some valv...
08/13/2026

Doing some after hours machining tonight. Another 1275 build getting some preliminary cleaning, surfacing, and some valves getting refinished. Very satisfying work!

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1131 E. Curry Road Suite A
Tempe, AZ
85288

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+14803619072

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