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There are lots of reasons to be interested in the reincarnation of the Mini Cooper in 2001. First, the Mini has lengthy lineage stretching back to 1959 and much of that time spent as a kind of cultural icon like the VW bug. Another reason is that the Mini is now owned and produced by BMW, who bought the brand from – of all companies – Rover, yes the folks that bring you 2 ton SUVs to go ploughing through the savannah in. One wouldn’t associate BMW with the lighter-hearted approach to motoring that the Mini represents.
Another reason to admire the Mini is that it has always attracted the great characters of the world, Niki Lauda drives a Mini daily; Enzo Ferrari, when yearning for fun, went up to the hills in one of his Coopers; Steve McQueen loved his’, John Lennon gave it a spin while being depressed.
Lastly the Mini Cooper might interest you because it injects a whole new vitality into driving. For one thing, because you can corner without slowing down, the Mini seems to always be on top of the cars in front of you in a normally congested city. AUTOart’s savvy model lets you appreciate all the engineering finesse of this engaging and spirited car. You'll love it!
(05/23/2004)
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