Mini Jem RS LWR 1119

Former owner Jean-Pierre Cochet-Terrasson writes: "As you can see on the photo, the car has a one piece removable bonnet wich was originally fitted by the factory. Wheels are 10" but with XL slicks, and the rear subframe is replaced by a Speedex type light beam with two long 'control arms'. These seem to be problematic for the homologation, as I do want to keep the car its original race presentation.

"This LWR (lightweight racing) Jem was bought in 1970 by Peter Burham and was never registered as it was always used as a racer in hillclimb and sprint events. It has a well prepared 1293cc engine wich should give at least 100 true BHP,

"I would have loved to join the Trophée Maxi Mille (from 850 to 1150cc) fitting a 998 or 1071 engine, but this specific orgasanisation doesn't want to accept my car with the one piece bonnet, and the rear beam. I realy think it is an injustice, as this car is in its original standing. Paradoxically, one of the competitors waited years and years to obtain the homologation of a Sprinzel hard top, fitted on his 1147cc Spitfire."

Patrick Nicolas has just bought this car (Feb. '05) and intends to restore it to compete in French classic hillclimbs.

Mini Jem Mk. 2, RS LWR 1119, Owner: Patrick Nicolas

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