Restoring a TIRED Mini Cooper S 1275cc Engine - Will it Run? | Redline Rebuild Time-lapse

We may not be Michael Caine zipping through Turin, but we got plenty of thrills rebuilding this classic Austin Mini Cooper S. This little 1275cc engine from 1965 gave us our fair share of headaches as we worked through our restoration, but for Davin, that’s just par for the course when you’re constantly working on cars you aren’t completely familiar with. And, at the end of the day, it’s all worth it when you hear turn over and run at the end of a rebuild. Thanks to our sponsor . is an auto parts retailer founded in 1999 by automotive engineers with two goals: Liberate information hidden behind the auto parts store counter (by listing all available parts, not just what one store stocks or one counter-person knows), and make auto parts affordable so vehicles of all ages can be kept reliable and fun to drive. Visit to order auto parts online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and have them conveniently delivered to your door. Need help finding parts or placing an order? Visit our Help pages for further assistance! #RedlineRebuild #WillItRun #neverstopdriving Subscribe to our YouTube channel for new videos every day! Visit our website for daily automotive news, cars stories, reviews, and opinion: Stay up to date by signing up for our email newsletters here: Follow us on social media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | If you love cars, you belong with us. Hagerty Drivers Club is the world’s largest community for automotive enthusiasts. Members enjoy valuable automotive discounts, exclusive events and experiences, roadside service created specifically for collector vehicles, and a subscription to the bimonthly Hagerty Drivers Club magazine. Join Hagerty Drivers Club here: Like what you see? Watch our other series including: Redline Rebuilds | Time-lapse engine rebuilds from start to finish Barn Find Hunter | Tom Cotter searches the country for abandoned cars Jason Cammisa on the Icons | The definitive car review Revelations | Untold Stories About Automotive Legends with Jason Cammisa Contact us: Suggest and feedback - tips@ Press inquiries - press@ Partnership requests - partnerships@ #RedlineRebuild #NeverStopDriving #TimeLapse