David Brown Automotive has brought a trio of its
Mini Remastered models to the ongoing Geneva Motor Show. After an unforgettable appearance
at last year’s event which included displaying a Speedback Silverstone Edition
with an embarrassing spelling mistake, the cute Mini Remastered models on
display bring some retro appeal to an event filled with cutting-edge concepts
and bold production cars.
The David Brown Mini Remastered is much more than a
restored classic Mini. In fact, the British company builds each Mini Remastered
from the ground up with bespoke body panels. David Brown says it takes roughly
1400 hours to turn a donor Mini into the Mini Remastered. The only parts shared
between the donor vehicle and the finished product are the engine and gearbox.
David Brown Automotive also works its magic on the
Mini’s interior. There’s plush leather found throughout and a new dashboard
with aluminum knobs. What’s more, the company fits a modern Pioneer
infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The seats can also be
re-trimmed to the tastes of the customer.
Classic Mini donor cars which David Brown receives
utilize a tiny 1275 cc four-cylinder engine. The coachbuilder can increase that
to 1330 cc, allowing the engines to pump out 94 hp at 6100 rpm and 117 Nm. Standard Mini Remastered models retain the original car’s 1275 cc
capacity and have 78 hp and 123 Nmof torque. Then comes the price. David Brown
will sell you a Mini Remastered from roughly £ 75,000 (US$ 98,800) but prices can
reach as high as £ 100,000 (US$ 131.738).
