Alexander Moulton’s rubber cone and trumpet suspension system was quite revolutionary when it appeared on the original Minis (although Moulton had designed a rubber cone and hydraulic system during his time at Alvis). The problem with revolutionary inventions is that once they cease production, they rapidly become hard to replace.

Thankfully, Mini Spares, true to its tradition of producing hard-to-find Mini parts, has produced its own version of the Rear Suspension Trumpet to fit the wider 3.7in cone spring base (earlier versions were 3.2in) and it is available in two lengths.

The 12.28in long version is available as part number 21A1684 and replicates the part Rover fitted to Minis with 12in wheels from 1984 and the Mini Van/Estate and Pickup models.

The longer 12.4in version is available as part number 21A1684S and is intended for the MPi Mini with 13in wheels, although it will also fit Moke and the Cooper S to September 1964 which had 12.48in trumpets as standard.

The trumpet length dictates the rear ride height so if your Mini has been lowered by cutting the trumpet these Mini Spares versions will enable the original height to be restored.

THESE WILL ALSO APPLY TO A WHOLE LOAD OF MINI-BASED KITCARS.

Both versions retail at £57.60 each inc VAT.

For more details call 01707 607 700 or visit www.minispares.com ENDS.