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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:06 PM
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Are these "new born" MINIs?

Was browsing on google maps, found the plant in Oxford. Looks like this satellite shot is the loading area for newly born MINIs?

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...,0.003304&z=18

Too bad the view isn't real-time. That would REALLY kick in the OCD for those of us waiting on orders!
 

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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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That is cool!
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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Here's the bird's eye view from Windows Live Map Search...

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=...cl=1&encType=1
 
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Old Jul 25, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by wearlaz
Was browsing on google maps, found the plant in Oxford.
Thanks for the link
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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Aww, look at all of them! That's wicked.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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I like that little race track down towards the bottom left hand corner of your link. Just drag the map up towards the right hand corner or pan out a little.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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From: Washington. No, the other one.
Anybody out there that's a member of "No Such Agency" that could get a look at some real-time views and tell us if they're keeping up with production?
And maybe see what kind of vehicles are running on that track. Image degrades too much at max to tell.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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...and maybe see what kind of vehicles are running on that track. Image degrades too much at max to tell.
Not real time and empty track but follow the link for bird's eye views of the track...click on the arrows on the left menu for north-east-south-west views...

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=...cl=1&encType=1

Someone who's been there can correct this, but this looks like where the finished MINIs exit the building and queue up to head to transport...

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=...cl=1&encType=1

...and the queue for the train trip to Southhampton...

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=...cl=1&encType=1

What do you suppose this is? Looks like unfinished or damaged MINIs in piles next to a trailer with COOPERS on the side...click on the direction arrows for 4 views...

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=...cl=1&encType=1
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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cool
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Not sure how many of you zoomed out but it gives you a real good idea how big the plant is and just how many cars they can put in all their lots.

It's not so mini.


Mark
 
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