HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY to the Mini!

oldbunratty · #1 05-08-2009, 01:11 PM

Oxford's Mini marks 50th birthday

Source: http://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/yourtown/oxford/4351878.Oxford_s_Mini_marks_50th_birthday/

Oxford Mail

8:10pm Thursday 7th May 2009

By Thom Airs

FIFTY years ago today a motoring legend was born in Oxford.

The first Mini to roll off the production line emerged from the Cowley car plant on May 8, 1959, ready for its debut on forecourts later that summer.

Half a century later, and having spawned more than 5,300,000 descendents in a 41-year lifespan, that original car came back to its birthplace.

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gokartride · #2 05-08-2009, 01:14 PM

Well, that is cool.

I believe the official launch was in August. It's the age-old question...when is a Mini/MINI born? Either way.....hooray for Mini!!!!