We had the pleasure of running the John Rhodes Mini Cooper S at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed. John is 90 years old now and asked our Charles to drive it up the hill for him. The times got better with each run. His best time of 62.3 was in the Final Shootout on […]
Charles Rainford blitzes Goodwood hill in John Rhodes Mini – in car video Read Post »
We had a great time this weekend at the Brands Hatch Mini Festival. We brought down a couple of cars for display and even got to demonstrate them on the parade lap. John Rhodes Mini, GPH1C and our limousine were all very popular. The highlight was a lot of fantastic racing, especially from the FIA
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A chap named John Astill got in touch recently claiming that he had a photograph of John Rhodes Mini at Snetterton from 1966. He also said he had build specs from Special Tuning and various letters from Downton Engineering as well some photos of his old Mini’s from the 60’s. He asked if I’d like
Period photographs and build specs. John Rhodes, Special Tuning etc. Read Post »
Mini racing legend John Rhodes will be attending this Sundays HRDC event at Mallory Park. The former Cooper Car Company driver will be available to answer questions and sign autographs throughout the one day event. If you wish to meet John you will be able to find him under the awning at the CCK Historic
Racing legend John Rhodes to attend HRDC Mallory Park, 7th October Read Post »
Jim Prentice expertly pilots the Austin-Healey Le Mans Sprite around Spa Francorchamps in the wet. This car competed at the 1966 Le Mans 24 hour race in the hands of John Rhodes and Clive Baker. [youtube QWrDpbkCNyg nolink]
Austin-Healey Le Mans Sprite at Spa Francorchamps Read Post »
A good turn out of classics yesterday despite the rain. Shaun and I met plenty of people and made a few of them jump when we fired up John Rhodes Mini. Over 250 cars attended the 24th London to Brighton classic car run.
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Come on down and say hello. I will be sitting in the rain on Brighton Beach all day Sunday for the London to Brighton Classic car run. On display I will have with me John Rhodes Mini Cooper S. If you are in the area please pop down and say hello.
John Rhodes Mini on Madeira Drive, Sunday 10th June Read Post »
John Rhodes, Mini racing legend, explains his driving style in this short clip from the late 1960’s. The cars were setup for chronic over-steer. By lifting off Rhodes could encourage the rear to slide before mashing the throttle and pulling out of the corner. “One thing he used to ask for if he was driving
John Rhodes on his Mini Cooper driving style Read Post »
I’ve just added a page to the site which documents our history at the Goodwood Revival. In the 6 years between 2005 and 2010 we’ve had 3 podium finishes and a best presented team award. For 2012 we will be looking after no less than 4 cars. All photos by Jeff Bloxham.
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