About Bull Motif Mini Spares

Welcome to Bull Motif Mini Spares

Thank you for visiting our website. We hope you are able to find all the parts you need for your classic vehicle. Below is a brief history of how Bull Motif Mini Spares has grown and evolved over the years.

Our History

Bull Motif Spares began trading in 1972 from our original location in Middle Littleton. In the early days, the business was primarily focused on supplying spares and repairs for the classic Morris Minor. As the popularity of classic cars increased in the late 1980s, we shifted our focus to concentrate on providing high-quality spare parts.

The business saw significant growth when the owners’ son joined the company, transforming it from a small yet profitable operation into a major supplier of classic Morris Minor spares. Throughout the 1990s, Bull Motif Spares continued to expand, becoming the largest supplier of classic Morris Minor parts in the world.

Expansion and Diversification

During the 2000s, the company brought in classic car specialists to further develop the business, which included opening up overseas markets and increasing UK sales. In the mid-2000s, we expanded our product range by acquiring an Austin A30/A35 parts business, followed shortly after by the acquisition of a second Austin A30/A35 parts business. As existing parts supply chains began to diminish, we took the initiative to develop our own supply chain. Working with UK-based companies, we reintroduced obsolete parts and
subsequently expanded to sourcing parts globally, establishing an international supply chain. In 2008, Bull Motif Spares acquired Midland Mini Centre to broaden our range of vehicle parts. Around the same time, we became a British Motor Heritage approved supplier for Morris Minor, Austin A30/A35, and Classic Mini. This partnership granted us access to products that were previously unavailable.

Modern Developments

In 2010, we relocated to our current premises in Winchcombe, operating from a 10,000 square foot warehouse. This facility allows us to stock a comprehensive range of Heritage classic Mini panels and Magnum repair panels, making us the only classic Mini specialist
able to offer such extensive stock.

By 2012, we had established five websites and a notable presence on eBay, transitioning from a mail order business to a fully online operation with customers spanning the globe.

Recent Changes and Focus on Classic Mini

2019 marked a significant turning point for Bull Motif Spares. Having reached the limits of growth in the Morris Minor and Austin A30/A35 sectors, we restructured by selling those sides of the business to a competitor. This enabled us to focus exclusively on the Classic Mini, which already boasted over 7,000 part numbers—surpassing the combined total of the previous ranges—and offered potential for further growth.

With the appointment of a new Managing Director in November 2019, the company gained fresh expertise and renewed direction. Despite the changes, we continue to grow, expanding our product range daily.

Our Online Presence and Product Innovation

We have streamlined our e-commerce operations to a single website, www.bullmotifminispares.co.uk, which features the full range of Classic Mini products. We also maintain a strong presence on eBay, operating two shops dedicated to classic Mini parts.

Bull Motif Mini Spares continues to remanufacture parts and will soon offer bespoke Polyurethane suspension bushes produced to our own specifications. Our process involves identifying the original product specifications, reverse engineering to create CAD drawings
and detailed specification sheets, and working closely with manufacturers to ensure parts are produced to the correct size, shape, and material specification.

Exclusive Products

We are proud to be the sole supplier of Mini Traveller wood kits. These kits are manufactured in the UK using a new CNC woodworking machine, funded in collaboration with a highly skilled carpenter. Each kit is hand-finished to ensure the highest quality, making
them among the best available on the market.

Our Trusted Suppliers

We source our products from renowned suppliers, including:

  • British Motor Heritage
  • Magnum Car Panels
  • Newton Commercial
  • Maniflow Exhaust Systems
  • Bilstein
  • Spax
  • ARP
  • Burlen Fuel Systems
  • Tex Automotive
  • and many more.