Callum has unveiled its latest bespoke project: a thoroughly reimagined classic Mini, created in partnership with renowned coachbuilder Wood & Pickett. Priced from £75,000, the project reinterprets the '60s icon using a combination of traditional craftsmanship, contemporary engineering, and modern materials.

Power comes from a rebuilt 1310cc A-series engine, tuned to ‘Stage 3’ specification. This includes a ported and polished cylinder head, a revised cam profile, and twin-point fuel injection – a call likely to draw ire from purists but should significantly increase reliability and usability. Output is quoted at 110bhp, sent to the front wheels via a reengineered manual gearbox, likely featuring revised ratios to better suit the engine’s broader power band. A prominent twin-exit exhaust system with upswept tailpipes has also been added.

To handle its newfound performance, the car has been fitted with a road-tuned suspension kit, alongside vented and grooved 8.4-inch disc brakes – a familiar upgrade among tuned Minis. The wheels, a set of Callum-designed 13-inch alloys bespoke to this build, reduce unsprung weight while preserving period-correct proportions. Additional engineering work has gone into refining noise, vibration, and harshness levels, suggesting improvements to mounts, bushings, and insulation. It’s all aimed at delivering a more composed drive that retains the quintessential classic Mini character.

At first glance, Callum’s touch appears to be light, but nearly every surface has been subtly reworked. New front and rear valances, custom side sills, and reshaped rear arches contribute to a more tailored, planted appearance. The devil is in the details: the paintwork, for example, is finished in a proprietary Anthracite mix developed by Callum, and is applied through a multi-stage process that gives it a soft metallic sheen without appearing overstated. Finishing off the look are new LED lighting front and rear sitting within bespoke housings.

Inside, the transformation is even more pronounced. The dashboard draws inspiration from Wood & Pickett’s 1970s “Margrave” designs but has been entirely reengineered for better fit, finish, and usability. Analogue dials with machined bezels sit above a discreet infotainment screen, while all switchgear has been custom-made – including a piano-style toggle pack milled from solid aluminium. The seats are trimmed in Bridge of Weir leather with period-correct check cloth inserts, a detail that reflects both the car’s British heritage and the project’s meticulous attention to detail.

Ian Callum is clearly passionate about the project: “The Mini is one of the most important cars ever created not just for its innovative engineering, but for what it represents culturally as a symbol of British ingenuity and style,” said Callum. “To reimagine it through the lens of Callum, with Wood & Pickett’s craftsmanship, has been deeply rewarding.”

Although the car was originally built as a personal commission for David Gandy, it is not a one-off. Each example will be hand-built in Warwick, with owners working closely with the Callum team to specify materials, finishes, and colours. No two cars will be exactly alike. The starting price is £75,000, but final costs will vary depending on the level of personalisation.

The car is set to make its public debut at this year’s Heveningham Concours, where it will join a curated selection of restored classics and limited-production vehicles. For Callum, this Mini follows a growing portfolio of design-led reinterpretations, standing alongside the firm’s previous projects such as the Aston Martin Vanquish 25 and Ferrari 355 Evoluto.