Austin (Rover) Mini (1972 - 2001 )  

Style and packaging icon. Early cars were fun to drive even though fast for them was slow for everything else.

Lived on way past its natural lifespan. Grindy gears in sump engines. Late cars on 12" wheels surprisingly horrible to drive. In 2011, 12,650 left on the road and 14,763 on SORN.

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Last updated 12 January 2012
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