Tag: Mini

  • Microcar 3-Fer!

    Microcar 3-Fer!

    We’re big fans of multi-car deals and, needless to say, we like them even more when oddities are involved. In this case, we have a 3-fer where all three qualify as microcars, but we’re really here for the ACOMA Super Comtesse. The ACOMA is not just obscure, it’s Lane Motor Museum obscure! What’s not to…

  • Minup: Ex-Red Bull Mini Pickup

    Minup: Ex-Red Bull Mini Pickup

    Let’s get this out there: The Suzuki X90 represents the Holy Grail of ex-Red Bull vehicles. With that out of the way, this Mini is a close second and, well, it’s the only other choice.

  • 2004 John Cooper Works Mini Rollover Victim

    2004 John Cooper Works Mini Rollover Victim

    This is one of the best opening images we’ve ever seen for an ad. First – we hope everyone involved was okay.  Here’s the seller’s explanation: “This car was involved in a low speed accident in the driveway where it rolled over. Wife hit clutch instead of brake downhill.” It’s hard to picture what happened,…

  • Mini Cooper Airplane Car

    Mini Cooper Airplane Car

    Let’s get this out of the way: this doesn’t fly.  It’s just a novelty, but it’s an unusual one. Apparently, this was used by Delta Airlines for some sort of promotion.  The Delta decals/logos have been removed; so it’s now just a white Mini with fiberglass airplane bits.  Want attention?  This might be for you……

  • Classic Mini Imitating a Modern Mini?

    Classic Mini Imitating a Modern Mini?

    Here we have the classic Mini equivalent to a modern Cooper S.  This one has a slightly up-sized engine fed by a turbocharger.  Exterior mods are few in number, but the MASSIVE rally lights hint at upgrades.  Still, most wouldn’t expect the Mini at the stoplight next to them to be turbocharged. The seller claims…