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  • Why did the classic Mini stop being produced?
    November 3, 2025

    Why did the classic Mini stop being produced?

    It has been 25 years since the last classic Mini rolled off the Longbridge production line on 4 October 2000. That final car, a Cooper Sport 500, marked the end of a model that had been in continuous production since...

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  • The history of the Classic Mini
    October 20, 2025

    The history of the Classic Mini

    The story begins in 1959, when the British Motor Corporation (BMC) launched a car that would forever change the way small cars were conceived. Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis, the original Mini used a transverse engine layout and front-wheel drive, allowing more room for passengers in a compact footprint. 

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  • What makes the interior of the classic Mini so unique?
    September 17, 2025

    What makes the interior of the classic Mini so unique?

    The interior of the Classic Mini remains one of the most recognisable features of this timeless car. The cabin may be tiny, but with its space-saving dashboard, cheeky quirks and famous “go-kart” driving feel, it’s packed with charm that has...

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  • John Cooper Garages - A Performance Odyssey
    September 28, 2024

    John Cooper Garages - A Performance Odyssey

    The Cooper name is an indelible and crucial part of the Mini legacy. In today’s modern MINI range, every single variant of the hatchback is now badged ‘Cooper’; in the States, the term ‘Mini Cooper’ is a common shorthand to...

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