Mini

Supercharged Sidewalk Edition! 2008 Mini Cooper S

Here’s one we don’t cover often, a Mini Cooper S, specifically a 2008 “Sidewalk” edition. Having experienced only 65K miles, this clean supercharged drop top is claimed by the seller to be “the most desirable year”.  Hmmm, I wonder… more»

Heart of a Mini! 1980 Midas Bronze

Pairing the ingenious and practical Mini mechanicals with a sporty composite body, Midas Cars, Ltd. offered a kit car called “Britain’s economy superstar,” according to Wikipedia. Where else would we find this specimen of a tiny right-hand-drive British kit… more»

Woodie With An Accent: 1962 Austin Countryman

Usually, when the subject of a “woodie” comes up, one thinks about the great, genuine wood-paneled station wagons from such marques as Ford, Buick, Chrysler, and others. Well, the British got in on the act too, and stayed with… more»

Fun and Utility: 2009 Mini Clubman 6-Speed

This 2009 Mini Clubman wagon with a highly desirable six-speed manual transmission and 51,000 miles on the clock is being offered on Facebook Marketplace in Cape Coral, Florida. The asking price is $7,960. The seller notes that “no more… more»

British, But Made in Italy: 1967 Innocenti Mini

How many cars owe their existence to tax laws? The buyers of many small-motored French, Italian, and English cars built in the ’40s and ’50s were granted a break due to low calculated horsepower ratings. Other cars never would… more»

Low Mile: 2009 Mini Cooper S Convertible

If you didn’t get the gift you were really hoping for this past Christmas morning, there’s still a chance to get yourself the perfect gift! Long-time BF Reader David M is always finding interesting 2000s Mini Coopers. This example… more»

Supercharged 6-Speed: 2003 Mini Cooper S

The retro trend began to be felt within the automobile industry in the 1990s, and BMW joined the party when it unveiled its Mini Concept at the 1997 Frankfurt International Motor Show. Production commenced in 2001, with this Cooper… more»

27k Mile 2012 Mini Cooper S Coupe!

A pristine 2012 Mini Cooper Turbo S coupe with just over 27k original miles is up for sale with a Buy It Now price of $16,950 or best offer. Located in Cape Coral, FL, the seller calls the color… more»

Modern Classic: 2005 MINI Cooper S

Looking for a fun little car to accompany you on your adventures? This 2005 MINI Cooper S might scratch the itch. It’s available in Florida and can be yours for a bid over the current $990, which has arrived… more»

Rare Color: 2009 Mini-Cooper S Turbo Drop-Top

The Mini-Cooper arrived on the automotive scene in 2000, a product built by BMW but marketed separately. Several variants would emerge, including the Mini-Cooper S as a convertible with a supercharger at first, replaced by a turbocharger later. The… more»

2008 Mini Cooper S JCW Convertible

Some names become inextricably linked to a particular badge as the reputations of the vehicles they touch grow in stature with each passing year. You only need to mention Carroll Shelby, and the thoughts of most enthusiasts will turn… more»

New Zealand Built: 1967 Austin Mini Countryman

There are a few cars that have changed the face of automotive history. Ford’s Model T brought motoring to the masses, and, at one stage, more than 50% of all the cars plying the world’s roads were a Model… more»

Parked in 1990: 1970 Austin Mini 1275 GT

The Mini proved to be one of the motoring world’s great survivors. It remained in production in one form or another from 1959 until 2000. The most significant visual change occurred in 1969 when it literally received a facelift…. more»

Low-Mile Daily: 1991 Mini Cooper

One of the best parts of car culture is the practice of customization and modification. Endless variations and types of modifications can be made to cars. And one car which gets a lot of modifications, other than the classic… more»

An Early Mini Project? 1962 Morris Mini

Coming from the UK, it was common for young drivers to either learn to drive in a classic Mini, or to purchase one as their first car. They were remarkably common on the streets of the UK and could… more»

Micro-Wagon: 1979 Austin Mini Clubman Estate

The English microcar, the “Mini,” was introduced in 1959 as the Austin Seven and the Morris Mini-Minor. Under British-Leyland ownership, the cars were restyled in 1969 and renamed the Mini Clubman for which the Clubman Estate was a small… more»

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