As I've been lurking around NAM, I've decided I'm a big fan of a lot of MINI colors that didn't last that long (like velvet red and silk green). Considering MINI's history with dark reds, I have a feeling that my own nightfire red might not be long for this world either.

So let's see those solid golds and solar reds one more time!

 

Lets not forget the 06 only Space Blue/Silver

 

That looks great! I love a darker blue like that. I'm hoping people will have lots of colors I've never even heard of.


Your picture reminds me, I don't know much about mods, etc. and I've been meaning to ask what that plate is below your bumper. I've seen other cars with them and I have no idea what they're for.

 

Came to US only for '06

Royal Gray / Royal Gray

 

It's called a splitter.

A Splitter is a protruding flat surface in the front of a car that is designed to decrease front end lift and exert downforce. By creating a high pressure area on top of the wind splitter, high pressure air flow is restricted to flow underneath a car. With low pressure below the car, the effect of lift is reduced and a driver can gain from the extra traction and control.

Thats the party line. Being as we don't really go fast enough for it to work and the ground clearance is too high coupled with the fact the underbody is not smooth and there is no rear splitter it only has two purposes. 1. It looks cool and 2. it keeps the aftermarket parts economy moving.

 

Well, you learn something every day...

That's a nice color, Maxicooper. Is it a metallic?

 

Yes, it is a Royal Gray metallic.

 

Let's not forget Hot Orange!



In my case, it's Hot Orange/Black(even though I try to keep the black top out of sight as much as possible).

 

Well, it's only recently been retired, but here's my "Cool Blue" 2006:



"Cool Blue" was MINIs only pearlescent "effect colour", and it's really amazing how the colour changes depending on the available lighting. Throughout the day, it goes from bright blue to an almost steel-grey, and in bright sunlight, you can see gold and rainbow-coloured sparkles in it.

 

Hot orange is definitely at the top of my list of favorite retired colors. I really wish they still made it.

 

Jet Black retired 2005, one week after this car rooled off the lot.

 

our Cool Blue Cabrio, recently sold

 

Silk Green is my all-time favorite MINI color. Space Blue (w/silver top) is a close second. The day I picked up my MINI there was a SB/S (used) on the lot. I had never seen it on a car in person and was sad I hadn't ordered it (it was still available then). It had a silver U-stripe and was soooooo sweet.

 

Here's my '02 Liquid Yellow, one of the first S's in the country. It was like being a rock star back then.....

 

JET BLACK

 

As yes, Liquid Yellow. Not like the new "Been drinking all night" yellow.

 

Any Rootbeers out there?? I love that color. I've seen one around my town but that's it.

 

It may not be as limited as some but I love my Hyper Blue!

 

Electric Blue...

 

I was actually just wondering last night - there must be a "guide" somewhere to MINI colors - that lists all colors, with samples, and years/models available... anyone know where that might be? Kinda like a color FAQ...

 

Don't forget the PURPLE shades you get sometimes in lower light - PGT's photos show those well.

I always loved how the MINI configurator displayed Cool Blue - as a "flat" "lavender" kinda color - no one in their right mind would order that color unless they had seen it in person...

 

Here is a shot of my 2005 Black-eye Purple or Purple Haze as it was called in the US. This color was 2005 and early 2006 only. Parked with a co-worker!

 

One of the rarest combos: Purple Haze with Silver roof. Only available on the early 2006 models. Our MA told us that our Cooper was the first PH/S in the country.



Now let's see some Solid Gold MINI's. . . . .

 

Close, no samples..

http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...faq_faq_colors

 

Jet black



NEVER FORGET!