- David Gandy receives the first Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM.
- A collaboration between Wood and Pickett and CALLUM blending classic and modern design.
- Built on a restored Mk5 Sportspack Mini with custom exterior, interior, and finish.
- Features a 1310cc Stage 3 engine with 110 BHP and upgraded handling.
- Fully bespoke, hand-built in the UK, starting from £75,000.
- Limited production: each car is individually tailored with the design team.
Warwick, UK, 25 June 2025: In a stunning collaboration between legendary automotive design and engineering house CALLUM and renowned bespoke car specialists Wood and Pickett, the Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM has been unveiled as the very first car for international style icon and automotive enthusiast, David Gandy.
Known globally for his impeccable taste and passion for performance and heritage, Gandy’s decision to drive this bespoke creation marks a defining moment in the car’s journey, from concept to road-ready reality. His involvement underscores a shared commitment to craftsmanship, innovation, and timeless design.
A Modern Classic, Reimagined
The Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM is a redefinition of the classic British icon. Built on a fully restored Mk5 Sportspack body shell, it incorporates an entirely bespoke design package, drawing on both Wood and Pickett’s coachbuilding legacy and CALLUM’s contemporary design expertise.
Externally, the car boasts unique front and rear valances, side sills and an updated rear design, not just visually distinctive, but engineered for improved aerodynamics and cooling. The bespoke Anthracite metal finish, created through a proprietary CALLUM process, gives a strikingly modern twist to the Mini’s original charm. Lighting has been completely reimagined with new front and rear housings, while original Wood & Pickett arches lend authenticity.
Inside, the transformation is even more striking. A newly designed dashboard, inspired by Wood and Pickett’s famed “Margrave” interiors, blends retro influence with modern precision. Sumptuous Tan Bridge of Weir leather upholstery adds a warm, luxurious tone to the cabin, honouring British craftmanship at its finest. A unique ‘Piano’ switch pack, finely finished metal bezels, and CALLUM-trimmed bespoke seats elevate the cabin’s aesthetic and tactile experience.
Engineered for the Enthusiast
Beneath the bonnet, performance meets precision. A newly rebuilt 1310cc Stage 3 road/rally engine delivers a 110 BHP, paired with a reengineered gearbox and re-tuned ECU for responsive power delivery. Highlights include a new performance cylinder head, twin-point injection, and a bespoke twin-exit exhaust system with a distinctive upswept tailpipe design.
Handling has been fine-tuned for modern comfort and control with a road tuned suspension kit, upgraded brakes featuring vented and grooved 8.4” discs, and CALLUM designed 13” alloy wheels developed specifically for the project. Improvements to noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) ensure that luxury meets performance in every mile.
A Designer’s Legacy
For Ian Callum CBE, design director at CALLUM, the Mini has always held personal and professional meaning.
“The Mini is one of the most important cars ever created not just for its innovative engineering, but for what it represents culturally as a symbol of British ingenuity and style,” said Callum. “It’s a car that broke the rules and became a global icon. To reimagine it through the lens of CALLUM, with Wood and Pickett’s craftsmanship, has been deeply rewarding.”
A Statement of Personal Style
David Gandy worked directly with the design team to tailor every aspect of his Mini from paint selection to interior trims, making the car as distinctive as his own personal style.
“The Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM embodies everything I love about automotive craftsmanship, bespoke, attention to detail, and, of course, performance,” said Gandy. “I’m proud to be the first owner of such a remarkable vehicle.”
Limited, Bespoke, British
Each Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM is hand-built in the UK and offered in a limited production run, starting at £75,000. No two builds will be alike, each customer will collaborate closely with CALLUM’s design team to create a Mini that reflects their individual vision.
As this reimagined icon hits the road, it signals not only a revival of a British icon but the beginning of a new era for custom, coach built motoring.
Public Debut at Heveningham Concours
The Wood and Pickett Mini by CALLUM will make its first public debut at the prestigious Heveningham Concours, taking place from 27th to 29th June 2025. This exclusive event marks a fitting stage for unveiling a car that blends British heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary design in such a distinctive form.
About CALLUM
CALLUM is a design and engineering business that creates and crafts its own bespoke and limited-edition products and provides consultancy and services to partners and third parties. Combining progressive design with engineering that pushes boundaries, CALLUM’s products and services span automotive, lifestyle, and travel.
Nimble and agile, CALLUM operates from its 20,000ft2 facility in Warwick, UK, that houses the latest technology to deliver: design; 3D modelling, printing and scanning; colour, materials and finishes development; whole vehicle engineering; vehicle development and homologation testing; prototyping; machining and trim services.
CALLUM takes a collaborative approach: bringing together a team of 20+ talented individuals with experience across art, audio, automotive, fashion and motorsport, as well as embracing opportunities to collaborate with other businesses. Striving to build a legacy through innovative design and engineering, CALLUM takes on projects that intrigue and excite, creating stories that stir the imagination.
Established in July 2019, CALLUM’s founding members include British designer Ian Callum CBE, admired for his prolific automotive work that includes the Aston Martin Vanquish. Through its Next Generation initiative, CALLUM strives to support and nurture young minds and talent, fostering an environment that encourages peer-to-peer learning to ensure CALLUM remains relevant, progressive, and true to its roots.
www.callumdesigns.com
About Wood and Pickett
Founded in 1947 by Bill Wood and Les Pickett, Wood and Pickett developed their own uprated Mini model, known as the Margrave, featuring a distinctive leather & walnut fascia panel, leather or Dralon seating and front and rear nudge bars, to which customers were invited to add from a long list of individually priced options.
Wood and Pickett Mini’s were a fashion icon in the 60’s and 70’s with owners including Mick Jagger, Twiggy and Elton John.
Wood and Pickett have had a variety of iterations over the last 75+ years and is now under the secure ownership of Motaclan Limited, who’s British classic car brand stable includes XPart Limited (the former MG Rover Parts Division), Parts for TVR’s and Leacy MG.
Motaclan are very proud to bring you the latest iteration of the Wood and Pickett Mini in collaboration with CALLUM and will soon be releasing an exclusive range of Wood and Pickett by CALLUM products to enable classic Mini owners to personalise their own car.
www.woodandpickett.com