Born Again - Hard - Paul Holloway fixes police cars for a living. In the meantime, he's built a stonking 1380 Mini that'll keep his customers non their toes. Monty Watkins reads him his rights.

Launch site - New Paul Smith and Cooper LE Minis from Rover, tax exemption changes for classics, new Italian Job pic CD and designer wine (!), show update and loadsa Mini bits to buy.

Mini Matchmakers - When Anthony Black and Arelette Halavage first met, love blossomed - and so did their Minis. Our own modern romantic @Rab@ C Hawkins pens a blockbuster.

Tonic for the Troops - Military vehicle buff Paul Wells parades his Australian Army Mini Moke, as 'Private' Williamson goes over the top.

The Cooper Connection - Bill Blydestein reminisces about the Formula Junior Coopers - Bruce Mclaren and Ken Tyrrell were just two of the racing legends involved.

Cobra competition - Are we sitting comfortably? You will be if you win the pair of Imola Cobra seats we are giving away.

Shorrock to the System - Not only has Jonathan Peck restored an ex Downton Rally Mini, he's stuck a supercharger on it, too. Rich Williamson finds out why.

MiniFix - our expert guide on maintaining Mini drum brakes. Tim Mundy beats the rhythm.

MiniClinic - So many problems, such little time. However, nothing's too much bother for our Mini medics.

Mini clubs & Events - Hawkins reviews the opening Mini show of the season, plus there's a Welsh Soapbox and an even bigger Diary.

Buying Used part 15 - Tim Munday checks out the what-have-yous in the Mini clubman Estate range. Are there any more 'Nigel's' in need of a good home?

Heart & Sole - Julian Sole is very much the dark horse in Mini Miglia racing for '98. His car, however, is as bright and breezy as they come. Bill Sollis steps on board.