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The website of John and Robin Beardmore (Beardmore Bros) England's premier car
builders and modifiers. Specialising in Morris Minors modified and standard.
See all their cars with build up pictures on these pages.

My old Kitten recently came out to play again........
It is looking superb. See HERE for many pics

It also ran down the drag strip at 10.86 secs and that was running out of
gearing at 3/4 track. VIDEO
It is great to see it out and about again looking so good and being so fast.

I am having a clear out of bits and parts FOR SALE HERE


This is John`s new project, a space framed, 2000cc Fiat engine with 16 valve
cylinder head, independent double wishbone suspension, 178mm widened Morris
Minor convertible for hillclimb and sprints.
The 100 pages ( and over 800 photographs ) show the design and build of this
radical and innovative vehicle. Also at the top of many of the pages John gives
lots of tips and advice.

Morris Minor Racer

John`s Reliant kitten has a 3528cc Rover V8 engine, space frame chassis, rear
tyres that are 12" wide and can accelerate from 0-100mph in under 10 seconds.
The 16 pages ( and over 120 photographs ) show the build and driving of this
insane vehicle.
V8 Reliant Kitten

Robin`s famous pickup with the removable roof. It started as a van, then was a
pink pickup, before the final super smooth creation.
The 4 pages ( and 43 photographs ) show the many different incarnations of this
award winning, television featured vehicle.

Roadster Pickup

Robin`s scratch built half scale model of his roadster pickup.
The 2 pages ( and 15 photographs ) show the making of the body from wood,
fibreglass and filler, the motor cycle powered chassis and a comparison with his
full size roadster.
RACE
Race Performance and Construction Magazine

This is an Austrailian magazine aimed at the home car builder and competitor and
is well worth getting hold of if you can. My Minor was in issue 3 and I was
partly responsible for the idea of the magazine.
1/2 Scale Pick Up

Robin purchased a part finished 1932 Ford 3 window (chopped) coupe, with 350cu
Chevy, 350 trans, Ford 9" axle, Micky T`s and fortunately independent front
suspension. We sorted out the suspension, steering, brakes, plumbing, interior
to make a fun car. 1932 Ford 3 Window Rod

John`s 1600cc Fiat twin cam powered Morris Minor van with reinforced and
modified Minor suspension for road use and tarmac rally. It features vented disc
brakes, coil over spherically jointed suspension and a rollcage / chassis
strengthener.
The 10 pages ( and 80 photographs ) show the build of the van, detailing all the
modifications, and how the new owners have made it there own.  
Rally Prepared Van

Dad`s Minor convertible has 2000cc Fiat power and was used to tow his caravan
around Europe. The car has many modifications to make it more suitable for
modern day motoring but retains the standard Morris Minor looks.
The 4 pages ( and 43 photographs ) show the build of the car including fitting
the Fiat engine and the car on holiday. The car has been sold and is now in the
USA (Hollywood and then Arizona).
Beardmore Bros TV Appearance

See How We Did On Thunder Races

We converted a Fiat Uno into a high powered mid Saab engined rally cross car in
two days.
Pictures HERE

Dads Convertible

Dads latest classic car has a 1950cc MGB engine and gearbox and is used to tow
his now larger caravan around the UK and Europe. The 34 photographs show the car
and fitting of the engine.
Dads Morris Oxford

This was John`s first Minor and the one on which he learnt the basis of his
skills. Initially 1275cc powered it soon gained a 2000cc Fiat engine, the first
of his many conversions.
The 5 pages ( and 52 photographs ) show the build and driving of this historic
vehicle. Plus the car over the years in the hands of its new owners.
John`s 1st Minor

John`s Lada with 2000cc Fiat power and capable of 0-60 mph in 7 seconds was used
as a road car and for tarmac rally. This unusual base for a vehicle demonstrates
John`s radical thinking.
The 2 pages ( and 19 photographs ) show the build and driving of this street
sleeper.  
2000cc Lada

Robin`s immaculate rubber winged GPO van proves that standard cars also feature
in his life. This vehicle has had a complete restoration to better than new and
has a complete set of period tools in the back.
The 6 pages ( and 57 photographs ) show the long restoration from complete wreck
to pristine van.
Concours GPO Van

A Morris Minor convertible built onto a van chassis with 2000cc Fiat power and
low ride height. We regard this vehicle as one of the best all round cars we
have built.
The single page has 6 photographs.
Nigels Convertible
Custom 4 Door Minor
4 photographs of one of Robin`s early vehicles.
2000cc Lancia Delta
Robin`s Lancia Delta, originally 1600cc, now with 2000cc Fiat Croma power. Was
his everyday vehicle.
2000cc Minor Sleeper
A 2000cc Fiat powered street sleeper Minor built for Andrew.
Radio Controlled Minor
Robin`s radio controlled Morris Minor saloon completes the line up of his
different scaled Morris Minors.
The 12 photographs ( on a single page ) show how the body was made from a pot
Morris Minor, using a flexible mould.
John
Information about John
Links
Links to websites featuring car builds and other interesting and useful sites.
Videos
Videos of our cars drag racing, hillclimbing, being built and being
driven................
Magazine Articles
The vehicles on these pages have been featured in many magazines. The articles
are scanned and shown here.
How To
A section on how to do various car building and related tasks.
Recommended Reading
Read the recommended magazines, books and literature and you will have access to
the same knowledge as the brothers.
Cars That Influenced Us
Many cars over the years have left a lasting impression with us. On these pages
see some of them.
Contact Us
Comments, suggestions, questions and feedback. Please e-mail us.
For Sale
Items for sale.  
This website was compiled by John W. Beardmore © May 2000. Last update July 17th
2012.
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