An exhibition opens tomorrow in Munich's BMW Museum called 'The Mini Story' and runs until January 31st 2016. Visitors to the museum will be able to admire over 30 original vehicles, smaller exhibits and accessories from 55 years of Mini history. Numerous photos, films and sketches, along with a wealth of background information, tell the story.

"Yes, the emphasis lies on current models and prototypes for these, but interestingly for us lot there's a little more than the well-known classics they haul to every prestigious event. In fact they have made the effort to show some Mini derivatives!"
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“Following the recent guest appearance by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, this special Mini exhibition allows us to give our visitors a closer look at another of the BMW Group’s heritage-rich brands,” adds Gabriele Fink, Head of the BMW Museum.
http://www.motoringfile.com/2014/11/...he-bmw-museum/

 

Quote from Autocar magazine:-
"As part of the exhibition, BMW has also built a replica of an experimental four-door Mini that was constructed by Austin-Morris in the early 1960s. Based on period photos, the new car is based on a later-model Mini Classic. BMW design sources say the original four-door was built on the same stretched wheelbase as the Mini Van, which was launched in 1960. One version used standard Mini front doors, which were flipped and rear-hinged, while nother version used a bespoke door design. Neither prototype survived when the company decided not to pursue the idea."
28 Photos from the exhibition here:-
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/de...icture-special

According to the front page headlines in this weeks 'Classic Car Buyer' newspaper the 'Mini Story' exhibition will eventually be going on show at the Cowley Oxford Plant after its run in Munich.
http://www.classic-car-buyer.co.uk/

 

Some more photos from Car Magazine below:-

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Se...-design-chief/

 

Very cool thanks for sharing!

 

Funny timing - I was just there earlier this week!

The MINI exhibit is arguably the more interesting part of the BMW Museum.
Too bad you can't touch anything ;-(

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