KVJ 276F is a late registered 1967, MK I, 1275, Austin Cooper S owned by Patricia Käsehagen Webb.
In March 2012 and with a very tight deadline, The Mini Works commenced on a complete nuts and bolt restoration of KVJ. The aim was to have it ready for the National Mini Cooper Day at Beaulieu at the beginning of June, and have it entered into the concours competition.
Shell Preparation
With the shell having being completed by end of April, the car was sent to the paint shop in early May.
Paint Shop
Meanwhile the engine was being built back at the workshop.
Engine Rebuild
With three weeks left to Beaulieu, the shell was back to be completed.
KVJ during assembly
KVJ during assembly - during MOT with only 2 days to go !
Finished - the evening before Beaulieu !
Within 2 days of being completed, KVJ car was driven to Beaulieu – in the New Forest to attend the National Mini Cooper Day 2012. It was entered in the Concours competition and won Best in Class and Miniworld Car of the Show! The car has since attended "Minis to Marseille" and attends several English and Scottish shows every year.