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Old 07-25-2008, 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 07-25-2008, 12:28 PM
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That is cool!
 
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Old 07-25-2008, 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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Originally Posted by wearlaz
Was browsing on google maps, found the plant in Oxford.
Thanks for the link
 
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Old 07-26-2008, 07:26 AM
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Aww, look at all of them! That's wicked.
 
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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 07-27-2008, 08:43 AM
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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 07-27-2008, 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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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.


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