OK. Who knew that the three Minis used in the tunnel scenes in the movie "The Italian Job" were actually converted to electric? Evidently city officials would not let them used gasoline engines in the enclosed tunnel space due to fumes and electric conversion was the solution. These were the very first electric Minis ever produced. And, these Minis were actually driven by the actors, not stunt doubles. Very cool.

 

Ah yes, the Los Angeles Job.

 

Fun fact

 

Did you know GETRAG built an AWD R53 as a test mule?

 

Ow lord, imagine a R53 JCW with AWD