History of 
Dean's Minis

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Dean's Minis is a family run independent business started by Dean Theobald. Dean first had a mini back in the 70's and spent many hours changing engines,
gearboxes, panels etc.
He would help friends with their minis and became known as 'Mr Mini'. He even brought his first daughter home from the maternity hospital in the 1275 GT show below. The principle of Dean's Minis crew into its present day form as a business Specialising in Minis. We were formerly known as 'Mr Mini' but this had to be changed. For an explanation go to 'Why formerly Mr Mini'.

Dean's 1275 GT

We have been at our current premises since 1994 and now have over 2500 sq ft of workshops offering mechanical repairs, bodywork & accident repairs, new & used parts, conversions and almost anything to do with Minis.

One of our work shops
Union Jack shell is one of our Hand built Minis underway

Body shop showing Union Jack Mini shell