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In summer 2005, the car was prepared for the restoration of the bodywork. A new roof had been added in 2003 by Sevenoaks Minis, specialist Mini restorers, and after the strip down and part cataloging, the shell was sent away to be sandblasted and etch-primed, and from there on, bodywork was entrusted to Caburn Classics in Lewes, Sussex, another quality classic Mini restorer, in early 2008. Body panels have been replaced where no restoration was practical.

 

A new floor, new old stock BMC inner wings, rear and front subframes, 2 Heritage front wings, wheel arch assemblys are just a small selection of the work carried out on completing the bodywork to a concourse standard. Brightwork has been replaced in the form of bumpers, overriders, badge bezels and rear light cluster chrome, but parts which were deemed to add to the 'patina' of the car were left 'as is' including rounded bezel petrol caps, door trims and wheel hubs.

 

The car, after bodywork, was then sent to Fisk & Dailly of Sevenoaks, Kent, for paint, in BMC WT2.