Spectre Type 10 Is a Classic Mini Restomod With a Powerful Honda Heart

The name Spectre would probably make your mind drift instantly to some of the cars that were featured in the James Bond movies, not a Restomod conversion of the classic Mini. However, a Canadian company has burned the midnight oil for the past two years to roll out exactly that.

Based on the classic Mini, Spectre Type 10 only keeps the body and the 10-inch wheels of the iconic car. The interior was completely redesigned. The Candian company says that its main inspiration for the choice of material came from nature, specifically from the sea and forests.

And we can see that. The padded center armrest looks more like an artistic furniture piece. The car’s floor has levels much like a Japanese mudroom does, while the green leather seats, inspired by a 1980s one-piece swimsuit worn by Monica Belucci, have some carbon fiber added to the mix.

As for the mechanics, Spectre Vehicle Design didn’t bother with the tuning of the original engine but completely swapped the traditional BMC A-Series engine with another one coming directly from Japan. A tuned K20 engine from Honda was fitted between the passengers and the rear axle, transferring now an estimated 230 hp to the rear wheels.

The rest of the tech was, of course, modified to meet the mechanics. The company does not go into detail but does say that that the model uses four-piston disc brakes and a new trailing arm suspension meant to improve overall performance.

This is the first of a limited production run of ten launch editions. For those who want to get up-close and personal with the Spectre Type 10, the car can be seen in action in Monterey this week. And for the ones who can’t make it to the event, Spectre Vehicle Design is running a series on their Youtube channel in which they explain how this Mini restomod came to life.