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St. Mary’s Minis I’m Tim Ward and I’ve created St.Mary’s Minis as a page devoted to Goodwood & the heyday of the Mini in competition and as road cars.

Members Cars, Restoration, Racing, rallying & tuning posts welcome from early mk1 cars to the closure of Downton

Wheel number one finished in gorgeous creamy WT3 Old English White. Out of a can courtesy of MPEX.
20/06/2026

Wheel number one finished in gorgeous creamy WT3 Old English White. Out of a can courtesy of MPEX.

The difference a weekend makes! This is the first time 7442 KX has worn its proper face since 1983! It’s never going to ...
07/06/2026

The difference a weekend makes! This is the first time 7442 KX has worn its proper face since 1983! It’s never going to be a concours car but it looks much better now.

Now that looks much prettier! From then to now.
06/06/2026

Now that looks much prettier! From then to now.

Front valence stripped today to reveal a lovely solid base with no nasty surprises! KX was an absolutely cracking find w...
31/05/2026

Front valence stripped today to reveal a lovely solid base with no nasty surprises! KX was an absolutely cracking find with just the floors and a few other bits and bobs to sort over time.

An afternoon spent scraping off 60 year old under seal has revealed a really sound front panel which will definitely go ...
28/05/2026

An afternoon spent scraping off 60 year old under seal has revealed a really sound front panel which will definitely go again. Original 5 bolt bumpers give a much prettier front end!

First time 7442 KX has had a mk1 boot since 1973! Genuine 5 bolt bumpers also fitted for the first time since 1984! They...
24/05/2026

First time 7442 KX has had a mk1 boot since 1973! Genuine 5 bolt bumpers also fitted for the first time since 1984! They need a rechrome but they go with the current look for now. Really happy with the cars progress

Fresh coat of Fiesta Yellow for 7442 KX new boot lid! Not perfect but very happy with it!
10/05/2026

Fresh coat of Fiesta Yellow for 7442 KX new boot lid! Not perfect but very happy with it!

It’s 53 years since 7442 KX wore a mk1 boot lid due to a rear end shunt. The accident is documented in the history of th...
04/05/2026

It’s 53 years since 7442 KX wore a mk1 boot lid due to a rear end shunt. The accident is documented in the history of the car and the letter from the second owner describing what happened to the insurance company is still in the history file. The car was given a Mk3 boot lid as mk1 items weren’t available from British Leyland at the time. The replacement boot lid is in fantastic condition and is being prepared for a fresh coat of Fiesta Yellow!

30/03/2026

Afternoon all, Genuine question, in a crowded marketplace, is there room for a St Marys Classic Mini Club? I’m thinking a membership based 1959-1999 national club with meets, road runs etc. The intention wouldn’t be to exclude the modern Mini - we have two and an Aceman in the family, but there are other clubs out there to meet those requirements and in a world of modern cars, a classic only club would be a place where enthusiasts, racers, rallymen autojumblers could share their love of the Classic Mini. Please let me know your thoughts and let’s see where it goes. To coin a well known phrase’ The Right Crowd and No Crowding’

Many thanks. Tim

30/03/2026

Genuine question, in a crowded marketplace, is there room for a St Marys Classic Mini Club? I’m thinking a membership based 1959-1999 national club with meets, road runs etc. The intention wouldn’t be to exclude the modern Mini - we have two and an Aceman in the family, but there are other clubs out there to meet those requirements and in a world of modern cars, a classic only club would be a place where enthusiasts, racers, rallymen autojumblers could share their love of the Classic Mini. Please let me know your thoughts and let’s see where it goes. To coin a well known phrase’ The Right Crowd and No Crowding’ Many thanks. Tim

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