MINI Prototype Preview video 1997
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MINI Prototype Preview video 1997
Media preview (from my own Mini video clips archive) of the new MINI on the eve of the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1997. Almost a hoax as it was a "skin prototype" based on the modified platform, engine and running gear of a Fiat Punto! It successfully diverted publicity at the show from the arrival of the new Mercedes A-Class and Smart cars.This news clip includes an interview with the late John Cooper. 
(See post 3 below for new extended 10 minute version)
(See post 3 below for new extended 10 minute version)
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MINI Launch Preview Video 1997 (New 10 Minute Version)
Just uploaded this interesting new extended 10 minute version of the 'New MINI preview in 1997' as first shown on the 'Men & Motors' TV channel at the time.......copied from some old vhs video tapes that I have recently started transferring over onto DVD.
Interviews with Nick Stephenson (Rover Group Design Director) and John Cooper
at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show Preview of the New MINI. With BMW investment the MINI (R50) project was being designed and developed by Rover Engineers at Gaydon with production planned for the Longbridge factory.........
Just uploaded this interesting new extended 10 minute version of the 'New MINI preview in 1997' as first shown on the 'Men & Motors' TV channel at the time.......copied from some old vhs video tapes that I have recently started transferring over onto DVD.
Interviews with Nick Stephenson (Rover Group Design Director) and John Cooper
at the 1997 Frankfurt Motor Show Preview of the New MINI. With BMW investment the MINI (R50) project was being designed and developed by Rover Engineers at Gaydon with production planned for the Longbridge factory......... 
awesome video. I love seeing how things originated. I just wish they showed the interior of it.
Check out this video. Look at the crazy mini concept in the beginning. the interior is so crazy too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaWkG...layer_embedded
Check out this video. Look at the crazy mini concept in the beginning. the interior is so crazy too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaWkG...layer_embedded
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Here is some launch footage for the 'new' BMW Mini back in 2001. 
Mike Brewer introduces the New 'Rover' MINI to the Classic Mini just before the 2001 Launch, on the Channel 4 Motoring programme 'Driven'.
Mike Brewer introduces the New 'Rover' MINI to the Classic Mini just before the 2001 Launch, on the Channel 4 Motoring programme 'Driven'.
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