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  • Rover Mini Italian Job
    July 4, 2024

    The Rover Mini Italian Job: An Insight

    Inspired by the iconic 1969 film featuring Michael Caine, Rover introduced the Mini Italian Job edition in October 1992. Only 1,000 examples were made for the home market, available in four striking colours: Flame Red, Diamond White, Electric Blue, and...

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  • National Mini Day 2024
    June 9, 2024

    National Mini Day 2024

    Highlights from National Mini Day 2024 held at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu. A marquee event sponsored by the Mini Cooper Register.

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  • Phil Mires Classic Cars at the National Mini & Metro Show 2024
    June 2, 2024

    The National Mini & Metro Show 2024

    Highlights from the 2024 National Mini & Metro Show held at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon. A great variety of classic Minis including a wonderful display of Mini Mokes. The perfect weather too!

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  • The Rover Mini Sidewalk: An Insight
    May 28, 2024

    The Rover Mini Sidewalk: An Insight

    The classic Mini Sidewalk was manufactured by Rover from 1994 to 1996 as a limited edition of just 1,000 cars, with only 500 earmarked for the home market. This unique model was available in three exterior colours: Charcoal Metallic, Kingfisher...

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  • The Mini Cooper S Touring: An Insight
    May 15, 2024

    The Mini Cooper S Touring: An Insight

    Between 1997 and 1999, the Cooper S Touring emerged from John Cooper Garages, based on the Mk7 Rover Mini Cooper MPI. This model was similar to its counterpart, the Cooper S Sport 5, featuring a high-compression S-stage cylinder head with...

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