6 days ago
This Wood and Pickett Mini by Callum is one sweet restomod
UK-based bespoke car specialists Wood and Pickett and automotive design and engineering house Callum have joined forces to produce a special restomod Mini.
Built on a restored Mk5 Sportspack body shell for international style icon and automotive enthusiast David Gandy, the Wood and Pickett Mini by Callum incorporates an exclusive design package with unique front/rear valances, side sills and an updated rear design. These not only give the car a distinctive look but also improve aerodynamics and cooling.
Other special touches include distinctive Anthracite metal paint and modern LED headlamp clusters for a dramatically improved night driving experience.
The car rides on special 13" alloy wheels shod with wide performance tyres.
Image: Supplied
The cabin was treated to a comprehensive overhaul, with a newly designed dashboard said to 'blend retro influence with modern precision'. It sports seats upholstered in tartan fabric and tan Bridge of Weir leather, metal fog light and heater switches, a large chrome gear knob and a discreet touchscreen infotainment system that unlocks the convenience of Apple CarPlay.
Under the bonnet is a 1.3 l four-cylinder engine developing 82kW. Built to Stage 3 road/rally specification, it features a retuned ECU, performance cylinder head and twin-point fuel injection. Exhaling through a fruity twin-exit exhaust system, it's meshed to a re-engineered manual transmission for snappier shifting up and down the cogs.
Handling has been finessed with a road tuned suspension kit, 13" alloy wheels shod with wider tyres and upgraded brakes featuring vented/grooved 213mm discs. The car's noise, vibration and harshness has also been updated for increased refinement.
Each Wood and Pickett Mini by Callum is hand-built in the UK and offered in a limited production run, starting at £75,000 (R1.8m). No two builds are alike, with each customer able to collaborate closely with Callum's design team to create a Mini that reflects their individual vision.
