 The 1,000 hour process of creating each Mini Remastered begins with an original classic Mini donor vehicle's 1275cc I4 (A-series) engine and gearbox, fully refurbished and enhanced to deliver up to .An all-new steel body shell is bespoke-made by British Motor Heritage, which is then coachbuilt and refined by David Brown Automotive.The shell is de-seamed, every panel gap is profiled and panels are welded together for a uniform shape.