I keep spotting the cumbersome modern Minis time and again on our Manchester roads. My regular members to Carspotter Central will know how much I moan about the size of what they have now become. So, in answer to your question, for me it just has to be the classic Mini. I long for the days of the compact Mini, instead of what I now dub the modern versions, as a Maxi! Bring 'em back I say. Fabulous article Jane. Thank you so much for bringing this debate to life
I love old Minis. In 1973 my Dad bought a clapped out Mini van to use to move our entire house contents to a new house, in about 30 journeys. It cost him £30 and had a hole in the floor under the driver's side rubber mat. He got £50 part ex for it as the...
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I'd love to get an old Mini right now. Have been for ages.
It’s definitely something I’ll buy one day.
Yeah, me too. Just need the money and somewhere to park it!
I think I'd be happy with just an old Mini for the rest of my life.
Love it, Jane!
I would love to own a classic Mini one day (bucket list)
I currently own a new Cooper S, honestly the perfect blend of comfort, performance and driving fun!
Even just the Cooper name says fun somehow.
I keep spotting the cumbersome modern Minis time and again on our Manchester roads. My regular members to Carspotter Central will know how much I moan about the size of what they have now become. So, in answer to your question, for me it just has to be the classic Mini. I long for the days of the compact Mini, instead of what I now dub the modern versions, as a Maxi! Bring 'em back I say. Fabulous article Jane. Thank you so much for bringing this debate to life
I love old Minis. In 1973 my Dad bought a clapped out Mini van to use to move our entire house contents to a new house, in about 30 journeys. It cost him £30 and had a hole in the floor under the driver's side rubber mat. He got £50 part ex for it as the...
Read moreHow fascinating. Just goes to show that despite it having the odd injury, it was still made of tough stuff
Old!