R50/53 MINI -vs - Classic Mini
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Nothing "disrupts" a local MINI club meeting like the arrival of a classic. It's like a celebrity making an appearance....draws an instant crowd of eager admirers.
I met a friend of mine (who is a new owner of a classic Mini) at our local MINI dealership a few months back. Of course, he drove the Mini and I predicted to him in advance what would happen. Sure enough, he arrived, and much to his surprise and delight (remember, he's kinda new to this) every sales person, visitor, and potential motorer in the building wandered out for a good long look and out-and-out gawking. (...it was GREAT for the dealership...and my friend was flabbergasted!)
It's so much fun (and somehow a rare occurance, imo) to be part of an automotive scene that is so positively intertwined with its classic predecessor and that somehow the two vehicals, while so different, remain so much the same. (thankfully)
I met a friend of mine (who is a new owner of a classic Mini) at our local MINI dealership a few months back. Of course, he drove the Mini and I predicted to him in advance what would happen. Sure enough, he arrived, and much to his surprise and delight (remember, he's kinda new to this) every sales person, visitor, and potential motorer in the building wandered out for a good long look and out-and-out gawking. (...it was GREAT for the dealership...and my friend was flabbergasted!)
It's so much fun (and somehow a rare occurance, imo) to be part of an automotive scene that is so positively intertwined with its classic predecessor and that somehow the two vehicals, while so different, remain so much the same. (thankfully)
Originally Posted by dgszweda1
As much as I like my '05 MCS, I just love the old Mini's. I drove up next to one the other day, and it made my MCS llok like an SUV.
I forget how much difference there is in size but the inside of the classic is designed so that it feels huge!
I absolutely love the plates!
How do I get a copy of the picture from the front? I'd love to be able to show that to people who tell me that the MINI is too small!! It looks like a freakin' limo compared to the Classic.
Hunter
How do I get a copy of the picture from the front? I'd love to be able to show that to people who tell me that the MINI is too small!! It looks like a freakin' limo compared to the Classic.
Hunter
Originally Posted by Hunter
I absolutely love the plates!
How do I get a copy of the picture from the front? I'd love to be able to show that to people who tell me that the MINI is too small!! It looks like a freakin' limo compared to the Classic.
Hunter
How do I get a copy of the picture from the front? I'd love to be able to show that to people who tell me that the MINI is too small!! It looks like a freakin' limo compared to the Classic.
Hunter
edit: Oh, and I love those pics. Thanks for sharing!
Originally Posted by Rick-Anderson
I forget how much difference there is in size but the inside of the classic is designed so that it feels huge!
Great pictures of your two Rick. Makes for a special signature. :smile:
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