The Metroplex MINI club in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex got together to be in a parade in Plano, Texas. This is a fairly large and popular parade, so MINI and our club both got a lot of great exposure. We maxed out our entry number in the parade - have a look here:

Metroplex MINI in July 4th Parade

Here's one picture from the collection:



We had a blast! Some of the MINIs went on a drive through the twisties on the way to lunch. For all of this, I just have to say: GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Notice the Silver MCS driving backwards behind the EB MCS on the left hand side...

>>Notice the Silver MCS driving backwards behind the EB MCS on the left hand side...

We also did the "warming up the tires 'S' turns" and were asked frequently by the crowd to "rev 'em up" which we did to lotsa "whooooohoooos"! This was a great event and we stretched our MINI's legs in the twisties when we were done driving at walking pace! You've gotta love this country!

Graham

Hey McKinneyMINI, this is GoldenBoy9 from the MetroplexMINI board. I was in front of you for a good chunk of the parade route in the EB/W MCS. Sorry my sister and I weren't able to join you guys for lunch and twisties afterwards, we went home to hang out with our folks.

>>Hey McKinneyMINI, this is GoldenBoy9 from the MetroplexMINI board. I was in front of you for a good chunk of the parade route in the EB/W MCS. Sorry my sister and I weren't able to join you guys for lunch and twisties afterwards, we went home to hang out with our folks.

Hi Coopersracer, next time! You found the best bunch to hang out with and talk and drive MINIS! PM me and I'll tell you how the twisties drive went.

Graham

Thanks for the pics. Looks like you folks had a great time!!!

It was soooooooo much fun! I enjoyed balsting some zappa tunes as i waved to the crowd.. And towards the end - that clutch smell in the air!!!! "I love the smell of clutch in the morning"

:smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile: No one knows how to celebrate the fourth of July like Texas! :smile: :smile: :smile: :smile:

My parents live in Carrollton (a Dallas suburb) and my Dad was also in a July 4th parade driving his Sebring convertible. I think he was escorting a Carrollton official. I'll have to send him this link. Thanks.
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KOOL pics!!!!!!

I was especially mesmerized by this one...

hey, are those factory red door panels on the cooper in 3rd pic, page 1??

--- just went to miniusa.com. didnt know that only certain leather/upholstery/combos are available for certain colors. that red is nice. i wish they had red leather!!!! HOT!

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^ Yes, that's Tartan Red

>>KOOL pics!!!!!!
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>>I was especially mesmerized by this one...
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peace,
d

>>>>KOOL pics!!!!!!
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>>>>I was especially mesmerized by this one...
>>>>:smile:
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>>peace,
>>d
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No it's polished aluminum. It's a new 40th anniversary genuine Shelby Cobra 427. It has a 427 engine that has gone back into production. Sweet huh!

Graham