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Here are a couple snapshots of mini convertible that I wandered upon in Amsterdam. First time I've seen one of these. I've read that there were only a limited number of Rover factory convertibles (this is not one of those) and they were underwhelming and not successful. Anyone know why? I think a classic 'vert would be really cool.
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2006 Bayerische Racing Green/Black JCW MCs,
1969 Chili Red/Old English White Morris Mini Pick-up MMC #514
Wow... that has to be the single most ugly body kit I've ever seen on a Mini. Makes it look like the bastard child of a Mini and a PT Cruiser. It looks like it was indeed a factory cabrio, modified with the Gawd-awful bodywork to me, but I could be wrong.
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~Matt Cook | Dublin, Ohio | '92 Classic Mini Sprite: "Fiona" + Purple Haze 2005 MCS Cabrio: "Dawn". See old MODs from "Nano" HERE - post #166 - many with How-to links!
I took a closer took of the hi-res. version of the photo and discovered what looks like the remains of where the B pillar had been-- must be an aftermarket chop-top. The front & rear panels look a bit like Zeemax, but I'm not familiar with those giant fenders and the fake vents. Fake vents? On a mini? That's like saying fake hood scoops on a MINI? Couldn't be.
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2006 Bayerische Racing Green/Black JCW MCs,
1969 Chili Red/Old English White Morris Mini Pick-up MMC #514
I've seen conversions where people cut away the rear half of the roof and fitted a cloth cover, sort of like an old Geo... it looked... interesting. Not as nice as a true cabrio, but certainly different.
And I'll remind you that SOME of us have MINIs with functional scoops...
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~Matt Cook | Dublin, Ohio | '92 Classic Mini Sprite: "Fiona" + Purple Haze 2005 MCS Cabrio: "Dawn". See old MODs from "Nano" HERE - post #166 - many with How-to links!
Wow... that has to be the single most ugly body kit I've ever seen on a Mini. Makes it look like the bastard child of a Mini and a PT Cruiser. It looks like it was indeed a factory cabrio, modified with the Gawd-awful bodywork to me, but I could be wrong.
I was struggling to find the right words to describe it... you nailed it!
I'm sure it's a fun car though.
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Just for the record... I started this thread because I think 'verts are cool. You guys are supposed to be looking at the cabrio effect--not the goofy body kit.
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2006 Bayerische Racing Green/Black JCW MCs,
1969 Chili Red/Old English White Morris Mini Pick-up MMC #514
And for the record, obviously I LOVE cabrios - for those that don't know me, here's my OTHER Mini (before I blacked out the beltline trim, mirrors and the rollbar covers...
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~Matt Cook | Dublin, Ohio | '92 Classic Mini Sprite: "Fiona" + Purple Haze 2005 MCS Cabrio: "Dawn". See old MODs from "Nano" HERE - post #166 - many with How-to links!
Just for the record... I started this thread because I think 'verts are cool. You guys are supposed to be looking at the cabrio effect--not the goofy body kit.
It's not our fault we got distracted.
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I have a classic Cabrio. It is a "Keith's" convertion that leaves the "b" pillars in place and intigrates a rollbar to add body stiffness. Honestly, with the top down you really don't even notice them.
Might be for sale if anyone is interested http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...d.php?t=113514
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1980 Classic Mini Convertible (sort of for sale)
2008 PW/Blk MINI Cooper Clubman
It's certainly different... Good luck on the sale!
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~Matt Cook | Dublin, Ohio | '92 Classic Mini Sprite: "Fiona" + Purple Haze 2005 MCS Cabrio: "Dawn". See old MODs from "Nano" HERE - post #166 - many with How-to links!
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+1! The fenders are just WRONG! 
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