Check this out: A shop that upgrades classic minis with modern brakes, suspension, and a Honda B16 or K20 motor. Check out the Gallery link. They look very well put together!

http://www.superfastminis.com/

 

That is cool.

 

I've got an original mini GT (1275 cc) from 1978. It actually still goes very well and is surprisingly quick off the line. It's a great car but even with a stock standard motor and wide tyres it can struggle to apply what limited horsepower it has to the ground.

Even with upgraded brakes & suspension, the thought of 220 hp in this car is frightening. 12 inch wheels, no air bags, no crumple zones...

It would be a death trap.

So cool as long as nothing ever happens...

 

sweeet ride!