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I started restoration on my radford hatchback almost a year ago now, as promised here are some pictures to show from the beginning to where i am at now. This is still the beginning!!
Many more to come

Next pic is of the engine being stripped but has been completely re-built including gearbox! Engine still standard bore and crankshaft completely standard. Also engine has 163 head,333 gearbox which has also been re-built.

This is more on the shell restoration, i have put in near side front floor section, two a panels, both outer sills the correct type! Boot floor section, rear valance closing sections, rear lower panel below rear lights and inner wing radiator grill. The shell was completely back to bare metal and etch primered.

This the car in full etch primer

Now in grey primer!

Just a quick story about the car...the car has come from Jersey and still has the Jersey plates which i am changing! The car is low mileage. The car also has an electric roof which is rare! I'm also having to make my own head lining. I have done all the welding,bodywork and spraying myself. The car has had a complete new wiring loom which i have had to modify being a radford. All suspension parts have been shot blasted and powder coated including sub frames. Every nut and bolt replaced!! Nearly complete after a year of hard work and determination!! Will add more pics as the progress continues

Thats one nice Hatch you have there

some nice resto work you are doing.

What do you know about the owner, who had it built at Radford ?

Very nice work indeed.
You should be justifiably proud of your achievement.

yes,..be nice to see some old pics of the car..? the grille lights seem unique, i cant recall seeing 3 inset before..what a project.. i wish i had yr skills....

This is true mini porn. I love these Radfords! Great work Brian keep the photos coming. Very Nice and rare car.

Great stuff Bri, such a solid original shell to start with and will be a rare thing when it's finished. What's the story behind it, there's always an interesting story with these coachbuilt cars.

The car looks fantastic great workmanship!!! Your so lucky to have the skills to complete a restoration like this. Well done.

What a find and a great restoration. Are the seats in the background Microcell recliners? Mmmmmm.

Very nice

Can't wait to see what the interior is like.

Very well done till now, you are doing a very nice job.
Thank for bringing it back to the miniloving people.

I am very sure that this is the same car, that was featured in the MCR magazine, when it was found a few years ago.

It was a Radford Hatch, with the same special 3 spot Benilite grill, and visible oil cooler.

Fantastic car and fantastic work my friend, congratulations, its the first time I see this model, and I´m in love lol. Best regards