Hey folks,

Here are a couple snapshots of mini convertible that I wandered upon in Amsterdam. First time I've seen one of these. I've read that there were only a limited number of Rover factory convertibles (this is not one of those) and they were underwhelming and not successful. Anyone know why? I think a classic 'vert would be really cool.

 

Wow... that has to be the single most ugly body kit I've ever seen on a Mini. Makes it look like the bastard child of a Mini and a PT Cruiser. It looks like it was indeed a factory cabrio, modified with the Gawd-awful bodywork to me, but I could be wrong.

 

Yeah - that's fugly bodywork.

But I would seriously consider building my own custom classic cabrio in the future... without that body kit...

 

PT Cruiser? You're cruel.

I took a closer took of the hi-res. version of the photo and discovered what looks like the remains of where the B pillar had been-- must be an aftermarket chop-top. The front & rear panels look a bit like Zeemax, but I'm not familiar with those giant fenders and the fake vents. Fake vents? On a mini? That's like saying fake hood scoops on a MINI? Couldn't be.

 

I've seen conversions where people cut away the rear half of the roof and fitted a cloth cover, sort of like an old Geo... it looked... interesting. Not as nice as a true cabrio, but certainly different.

And I'll remind you that SOME of us have MINIs with functional scoops...

 

I was struggling to find the right words to describe it... you nailed it!

I'm sure it's a fun car though.

 

The worst body kit I've ever seen for a Mini.

 

That poor Mini....yikes!!!

Donna

 

+1! The fenders are just WRONG!

 

Hey folks,

Just for the record... I started this thread because I think 'verts are cool. You guys are supposed to be looking at the cabrio effect--not the goofy body kit.

 

How can we NOT?

And for the record, obviously I LOVE cabrios - for those that don't know me, here's my OTHER Mini (before I blacked out the beltline trim, mirrors and the rollbar covers...

 

It's not our fault we got distracted.

 

Boy, think about all the rust those rascals could hide.

 

I have a classic Cabrio. It is a "Keith's" convertion that leaves the "b" pillars in place and intigrates a rollbar to add body stiffness. Honestly, with the top down you really don't even notice them.
Might be for sale if anyone is interested
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=113514

 

When were you in Amsterdam?

I haven't been there in years, and I'd love to go back - great town!

 

It's certainly different... Good luck on the sale!