Return to Splendour

After a couple of decades in the wilderness, long-time enthusiast John Ashall is back to build his ultimate big-power VTEC Mini

Words and Photography Jon Cass

PROJECT PROFILE THE OWNER NAME: John Ashall AGE: 59 OCCUPATION: Deputy Key Operator, Leyland Trucks LOCATION: Wigan THE CAR: CAR: 1991 Mini START CONDITION: Bare shell CONDITION NOW: Modified rolling shell with rollcage and many parts fitted TIME TAKEN SO FAR: 8 years ESTIMATED TIME OF COMPLETION: 2025 John Ashall is no stranger to a classic Mini, and in his time he’s modified quite a few of them. After a Mini-free void of twenty years, John decided to make a return to where it all began for him, but this time his goal is certainly a lot more ambitious. While the idea of swapping the driven wheels and engine to the rear in a Mini often splits opinion, there’s no denying the result can often be effective and is certain…

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Mini (Digital) - 1 Issue, Summer 2023

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