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  272-mile Mk1 Morris Minor-Mini Super De Luxe for sale 9 Sep 2019 (News)
  A Mk1 Mini with just 272 miles on the clock is for sale – making it surely one of the most original examples available today. In fact, the one-owner 1968 Morris Mini-Mini Super De Luxe still has its plastic seat covers fitted.
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  Italian Job Minis return to Crystal Palace 9 May 2016 (News)
  Now fans will be able to see the cars on a static display at the event, with the trio of Minis taking to the track for a parade lap at lunchtime on both days. Around 150 cars from racing and rallying spanning more than 100 years of motoring will be at this year’s show, ranging from pre-war vintage to modern day.
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  Mini First 'will hang onto more of its value than rivals' 20 Jul 2009 (News)
  Earlier this year, Mini celebrated 50 years of production at its Oxford plant. Are you buying or selling a car ? Click here to find out what Honest John has to say.
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  Amazon's Alexa to be integrated into new BMW and MINI 28 Sep 2017 (News)
  Well that will soon be a reality as Alexa, Amazon's voice control assistant, will soon be integrated into BMW and MINI vehicles. A mazon's Alexa, the voice assistant in their successful Echo device, will be available on  all BMW and MINI models from mid-2018, although it's not clear whether it will be standard fit or optional yet.
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  Original 1969H Mini Being Auctioned for Prostate Cancer Research 8 Nov 2016 (News)
  A one family owner 1969H Morris Mini 1000 Super DeLuxe named 'Margo' will be auctioned for Prostate Cancer UK Research by Silverstone Auctions at the Lancaster Classic Motor Show on Saturday 12th November. There is a lovely story behind the Tartan red Mini.
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  Meriva the Name of Vauxhall's Mini MPV 22 May 2002 (News)
  Vauxhall has announced some details of its new Corsa C based 5-seater mini MPV, set to launch at this autumn's Paris motor show and go on sale early next year to rival Honda's Jazz and Ford's Fiesta Fusion. The three rear seats slide forwards individually or can be completely folded away similar to those of the Zafira, providing a flat floor.
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  Get your motor running with this mini jump pack 13 Mar 2015 (News)
  Having charging issues with your classic? Then take a look at this new Mini Jump Start Pack from Laster Tools. It’s lightweight and compact, so it’s ideal for keeping in your classic - but it’s got plenty of power for getting your engine running.
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  163bhp for MINI Cooper S 17 Oct 2001 (News)
  Next June's supercharged MINI Cooper S will have 163bhp, not 155bhp as originally thought. Together with a six-speed gearbox, this will be enough to get it from zero to sixty in around seven seconds and on to a top speed of 135mph.
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  BMW Classic fields an impressive lineup for Goodwood 12 Sep 2013 (News)
  The Austin Mini-Cooper S Competition, driven by multiple Dakar Rally winner Stephane Peterhansel and Max Partl, celebrates the 50th birthday of the MINI Cooper S. The racing version of the car was built from 1964 and in that year John Fitzpatrick drove it to multiple 1300cc class victories and second place in the British Saloon Car Championship.
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  ‘Longbridge tunnel’ Mini goes to auction 13 May 2013 (News)
  The car was rescued from the tunnels in November 2012, and its owner Steve Morgan vowed to restore the car to its former glory, a decision that caused controversy within the Mini fraternity – igniting the old ‘restore or not to restore’ debate. He said, ‘after much soul searching and with a heavy heart, I have come to the decision that the tunnel Mini deserves a better future than the one it has at the minute.
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  163bhp MINI Cooper S to Cost Just £14,500 8 Jan 2002 (News)
  Start the queue. BMW has announced that starter price for its 163bhp supercharged 1.6 litre MINI Cooper S is to be just £14,500 on the road. Deliveries start in June. The Cooper S comes with a standard six speed manual gearbox, ABS, cornering brake control (CBC)and automatic stability control + traction (ASC+T).
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  First production Mini to star in Queen’s birthday parade 22 Sep 2016 (News)
  The first production Mini Minor will be one of 90 special British cars to feature in the Queen’s 90 th birthday parade on Saturday, 15 October. The line-up will include the most iconic vehicles of the British Motor Industry during the last 90 years - all will be lined up on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace and will be inspected by Prince Michael of Kent on behalf of Her Majesty.
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  MINI Apprenticeships Offered to Youngsters 4 Dec 2012 (News)
  Featuring state-of-the-art classrooms, dedicated computer study areas and a fully-equipped workshop, the training school represents BMW Group's continued investment into apprenticeships and training in the UK. The school will be used by MINI Plant Oxford's apprentices and by its 3,700 employees and will allow the plant to tailor training to its specific technical needs. Frank Bachmann, managing director of MINI Plant Oxford, said: "The training and development of young people is a vital aspect of our role and responsibility as an employer.
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  Monte Carlo Challenge Mini for sale 8 Oct 2019 (News)
  A Mini that took part in the 1990 Monte Carlo Challenge rally is heading to auction. The 1960 Cooper S Evocation is for sale at H&H Classics’ Duxford auction on Wednesday, October 16.  While the car started life as a standard production Mini-Minor, it has been modified to rally specification.
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  NEC Classic Motor Show 2016: Mini raises £13,000 for charity 16 Nov 2016 (News)
  A 1969 Mini raised just shy of £13,000 for charity when it sold at auction over the weekend. The car, which had been restored by the MG Owners Club, was sold at the Silverstone Auctions sale on Saturday, 12 November, at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show with funds going to Prostate Cancer UK.
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  British Motor Heritage to offer Mk1 Mini bodyshells 13 Feb 2017 (News)
  British Motor Heritage is to build replacement bodyshells for Mk1 Minis. The first production run of 15 bodies will start in April with deliveries expected in May. The launch price is £9950, including VAT, and buyer’s will need to put down a 25% deposit. The early body is different to its later counterparts.
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  Lancaster Insurance’s Mini restoration heads to the NEC 22 Feb 2016 (News)
  Richard Morley, Lancaster Insurance operations director said, ‘We’re really excited to be carrying out our first restoration project for a hugely worthwhile cause, Prostate Cancer UK. This show is seen as the season opener and we can’t wait to display our Mini, Margo in her current form to fellow enthusiasts - we may even pick up a tip or two!’ Follow Margo’s journey throughout 2016 in Classics Monthly, which will exclusively feature the restoration.
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  Top 10 highlights from the Goodwood Revival 2018 10 Sep 2018 (News)
  The Goodwood Revival 2018 provided high-octane thrills and spills, with historic cars and racing legends coming together for a spectacular classic celebration. From priceless supercars to everyday Minis, we reveal our top ten moments from the weekend.
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  Garage find Mini expected to make £20,000 this weekend 27 Jun 2013 (News)
  Obviously not previously owned by any Tom, Dick or Harry, this 'garage found' 1965 Austin Mini Cooper Radford was once the property of Beatles manager Brian Epstein.  The car may be the only unrestored example with Beatles connections. After Epstein’s ownership, the Mini passed on to George Harrison’s brother, Peter Harrison, who kept it until December 1971, suggesting that the Beatles probably came into contact with the car.
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  Brick week at the British Motor Museum 16 Jan 2017 (News)
  Visitors to the British Motor Museum will get the chance to help build a life-size classic Mini out of Lego bricks this February half-term. Enthusiasts taking part in the challenge will be able to complete their own Lego brick section (four bricks by four bricks), which they will then hand over to professional model builders to assemble into the brick-built Mini.