Miniminist

The project is to modernize a Classic Mini, to mix traditional know-how with modern technologies, taking care to preserve the spirit of vintage aesthetics.

Objectives

• Create a car that looks like it just came out of the factory.
• Complete restoration to have an impeccable basis.
• Sandblasting and powder coating.
• Complete new paint.
• Electric vehicle conversion.
• Elimination of all the old mechanics.
• Minimization of maintenance needs.
• Ideally transform it as RWD (rear-wheel drive).
• Modernization of certain components (LED headlights, electric windows, heater…).
• Redesign of certain exterior and interior parts.
• Tweaking of certain body details.
• Minimalist dashboard with digital screen (and probably a Tesla-style tablet).
• Dashboard buttons.
• Door handles (interior and exterior).
• Refurbishment or replacement:
• Trim elements (interior and exterior).
• Seats and all covers.

Manufacturing

• Make sure what we do can be easily replicated (procedures, 3D models for digital fabrication…).
• Isolate custom-made components so that they can be produced and sold separately.

Philosophy

• Use current knowledge and technologies (by collaborating with experts).
• Do things the way they must be done (no imaginary constraints).
• Create educational content based on this project.