Mini

Multi-Colored Mini Machine!

We don’t know whether or not this 1965 Mini panel van is an Austin or a Morris, but I suppose ultimately it doesn’t matter much. Despite the patchwork appearance, there is an interesting vehicle under the paint and primer…. more»

Fastbacked: 1977 Austin Mini

Aerodynamics on the original Mini have been altered and tweaked for many years in the name of speed. This Broadspeed GT replica is cool, as the proportions are slightly different than that of the Broadspeed fastback. This Mini also… more»

Field Find: 1963 Austin Mini Van

Thanks to Barn Finds reader Bnlv64 for this very British find, located in Wellington, Kansas. It’s for sale here on craigslist for only $500, and while the seller has only included two poor pictures, we can learn a little… more»

Triple Play: 1989 Innocenti Mini DeTomaso Turbo

This is an unusual one, sort of an Italian, British, Japanese triple-play. The original 1989 Innocenti DeTomaso Turbo seen here is on eBay with a current bid of just over $4,000 and four days left on the auction. It’s located… more»

A Fine Car: 1951 Crosley wagon

“A fine car” was the Crosley motto. If you ever wondered who built the first “sport utility” vehicle, what the first American car with caliper disk brakes or who produced the first successful single overhead cam engine, you certainly wouldn’t… more»

1275 CC: 1970 Mini Cooper S

Among cars not often seen as barn finds in the states is the original Mini Cooper S, like this one locked away in a garage in Miami and available here on eBay. The seller claims to have owned it… more»

Mini’s Answer To The El Camino

Listed here on eBay and parked in Fulton, Kentucky is one of the 58,179 Mini coupe utilities (some would call this a pickup truck). Think of this as Mini’s answer to the El Camino! Nine years ago, according to… more»

1962 Austin Mini: Part or Save?

It’s rusty and rough right now, but this Mini could be a sweet racer!

1979 Mini Van Barn Find In England

We love seeing barn finds from all over the globe and while we are based here in the States, we try our best to find good homes for any barn find we hear about! Well this find that reader… more»

1972 Mini: Outlaw Style

Once in a great while, I get the hankering to own a Mini. Then I tell myself the thrill would wear off quickly, from being cramped to being invisible to big SUVs, and just generally tiring from the lack of power…. more»

Under Wraps: 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S

Lifting that garage door had to be an exciting event, and the rush only intensified as the tarp was pulled back to reveal a low mileage 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S. It was parked nearly 32 years ago and… more»

Last Mini to Leave the Factory

Reader Callum C. shared this interesting find with us. While it looks like a wrecked basket case, this Mini Clubman has quite the interesting story behind it. During World War II, British Leyland constructed a series of tunnels below… more»

1960 Morris Mini Minor Garage Find

When it comes to small cars, few are as iconic as the Mini. Built by the British Motor Corporation under a variety of names, the Mini’s influence can still be seen in car design and manufacturing today. This 1960… more»

What You Missed: Terry Bennett Auction

A variety of barn finds, yard finds and ran-when-parked finds could be inspected and bid on at the Terry Bennett Collection auction held last weekend in Dover, New Hampshire. Although hard to believe, the large collection of vehicles was… more»

Strange Storage: 1959 Morris Mini-Minor

While certain projects can cause its owner to climb the walls, it’s not often we see the car already running for higher ground. This 1959 Morris Mini is certainly far from being a garage centerpiece, but we think it… more»

World’s Oldest Unrestored 1959 Austin Mini Se7en

The interest in original unmolested vintage cars remains high, as shown by the offering of this 1959 Austin Mini Se7en at the Bonhams auction to be held on April 30th in London. This Mini is in poor condition and… more»

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