Author: Angelina Soul

  • It’s Mini Mouse, Not Mickey Mouse!

    Mini Mouse
    Photo credit: Any McPhail

    Well, it’s Mini Mouse from the Mini land, not the Mickey Mouse from the Disneyland. A mini lover, Andy McPhail from Taunton Somerset, United Kingdom has just posted a piece of art he did on a classic Mini few hours ago on Facebook. It catches our eyes and it is a MUST for us to share it to the world. The Mini does not have any extra large cool wheels or high horsepower engine but it has grey furry skin, a pair of large pink ears, a tail, two big white teeth, a big black nose with whiskers, and a pair of beautiful eyelash on the large, beady eyes (headlamps).

    Mini Mouse

    So, did you just:

    A. Wow!!!
    B. Shock and say “Good job!”
    C. Should out loud “WTF???”
    D. Say “I want one!”
    E. Now that’s really stupid.
    F. That’s really awesome.
    G. You are just GAY!
    H. Good job Andy.

    Mini Mouse

    Whatever your answer is, this short-Mini or better call it Mini Mouse is one of a kind. We will give double thumbs up! The art of expressing a classic Mini means you do something that no one else has done before. This customized Mini Mouse is definitely a unique one.

    Mini Mouse

    If you are interested to see the transformation, these are the pictures.

    Mini short mini

    Mini Mouse

    Mini Mouse

    Mini Mouse

  • MINI Car Maintenance: Ten things you need to know

    2012 Mini Coupe

    Owning a MINI Cooper is definitely an enjoyment as long as you follow the basic car maintenance schedule. Otherwise, something may go wrong and the cost to repair a MINI could be sky high. Many MINI owners’ pocket often get burned especially those did not follow the correct car maintenance and car care. Let’s see ten things you need to know about MINI car maintenance and car care. Drive better and drive longer! (more…)

  • Rusty Mini sold at auction for £40,250

    1959 Austin Mini Se7en Deluxe Saloon sold

    The fourth oldest surviving unrestored Mini is sold today at The Royal Airforce Museum in London. The rusty Mini fetches £40,250 which is two times more than expected. Previously, it is expected to fetch £15,000 and many opinions said that it is ridiculous. Now, the sealed price is even preposterous at forty thousand sterling pounds; that is $65,382 USD. The rusty oldest surviving Mini has definitely set a new record for “Most expensive rusty junk Mini ever” and there won’t be the second one.

    According to the news from England, the unrestored Mini was bought by a private buyer from America. There are tons of rusty Minis out there which the condition could have been better than the Austin Mini Se7en De Luxe Saloon (XLL 27). But what could possibly make this one so special? It is the story behind the car and the title of the car. Oldest, unrestored, untouched, and 30 thousand miles on the clock meter are what make it one of a kind. XLL 27 is the eighth car of its type to roll off the production line in 1959. Besides, the Mini also considered “Superman” of the 1956 Suez Crisis who has saved many people from the fuel crisis.

    The Austin Mini Se7en De Luxe is in non-running “barn find” condition. It is rusty, the piston probably is jammed, the brake isn’t working, and some of the wires are broken. However, the 30,041 miles on the clock are correct according to Bonhams. Sometimes, if a car is owned by famous people before, the value will boost up too, just like the 1950 Chieftain Silver Streak used by guitarist Richards before.

    On April 30, there are two big things happen in the UK, one being the big football match between Manchester City and Manchester United, another being the fourth oldest Mini was sold in an auction of classic cars at the RAF Museum in Hendon.

    Now the questions that float in our mind is what the new owner going to do with this Mini? Will he continue to keep this car in “barn find” condition or he will restore it to its former glory? Whatever it is, the truth is that XLL 27 fetched £40,250, nearly 100 times of its original price in 1959.

  • Three Police jokes for the day

    # Joke One

    Police pulled over

    A man was pulled over for speeding down the highway; the officer came to the driver’s window and said, “Sir, may I see your driver’s license and registration?” The man said, “Well officer I don’t have a license, it was taken away for a DUI.” The officer, in surprise, said,” What, do you have a registration for the vehicle?” So the man replied, “No sir, the car is not mine I stole it, but I am pretty sure I say a registration card in the glove box when I put the gun in it.” The officer stepped back, “There is a gun in the glove box?!?” The man sighed and said, “Yes sir, I used to kill the woman who owns the car before I stuffed her in the trunk.” The officer steps toward the back of the car and says,” Sir do not move, I am calling for backup.” The officer calls for backup and about ten minutes another highway patrolman arrives. He walks up to the window slowly and asks the man for his driver’s license and registration. The man said,” Yes officer here it right here.” It all checked out so the officer said,” Is there a gun in the glove box sir?” The man laughs and says,” No officer why would there be a gun in the glove box.” He opened the glove box and showed him that there was no gun. The second officer asked him to open the trunk because he had reason to believe that there was a body in it. The man agrees and opens the trunk, no dead body. The second officer says, “Sir I do not understand, the officer that pulled you over said that you did not have a license, the car was stolen, there was a gun in the glove box, and a dead body in the trunk.” The man looks the officer in the eyes and says, “Yeah and I’ll bet he said I was speeding too.”

    Submitted By Alan Redding, Florida, USA

    # Joke Two

    Police car in mirror

    A fellow bought a new Mercedes and was out on the interstate for a nice evening drive. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through what was left of his hair and he decided to open her up. As the needle jumped up to 80 mph, he suddenly saw flashing red and blue lights behind him. “There’s no way they can catch a Mercedes,” he thought to himself and opened her up further. The needle hit 90, 100…. Then the reality of the situation hit him. “What am I doing?” he thought and pulled over. The cop came up to him, took his license without a word and examined it and the car. “It’s been a long day, this is the end of my shift and it’s Friday the 13th. I don’t feel like more paperwork, so if you can give me an excuse for your driving that I haven’t heard before, you can go.”
    The guy thinks for a second and says, “Last week my wife ran off with a cop. I was afraid you were trying to give her back!”
    “Have a nice weekend,” said the officer.

    Submitted By Walter Smith

    # Joke Three

    Police Pulled Over

    A guy was driving a Buick Enclave when a policeman pulled him over. He rolled down his window and said to the officer,
    “Is there a problem, Officer?”
    “No problem at all. I just observed your safe driving and am pleased to award you a $5,000 Safe Driver Award. Congratulations. What do you think you’re going to do with the money?”
    The driver thought for a minute and said, “Well, I guess I’ll go get that drivers’ license.” The lady sitting in the passenger seat said to the policeman, “Oh, don’t pay attention to him – he’s a smart butt when he’s drunk and stoned.” The guy from the back seat said, “I TOLD you guys we wouldn’t get far in a stolen car!”
    At that moment, there was a knock from the trunk and a muffled voice said, “Are we over the border yet?”

    Submitted by SimpleSentiments, Florida, USA

    Do you laugh three times after reading these police jokes? Stay tuned at Malaysiaminilover.com for more crazy car related jokes that will laugh till your pant fall down.

  • Paris Hilton and Michael Schumacher ride my Mini Cooper

    Paris Hilton Michael Schumacher in Mini Cooper

    It is true or is it just a dream? Paris Hilton and Michael Schumacher are riding in my Mini Cooper? It happens yesterday when I was driving my car heading to California. Paris Hilton was sexily standing beside the highway waving her hand to me. I stopped the car. She smiled brightly and asked if I can give her a ride. “Of course, it’s my pleasure Paris”, I said. When we were on our way heading to California, another odd thing happened. The seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher is waving his hand to me. Again I stopped the car. He walked to my window and asked if he can join the ride. Then, three of us, Paris, Michael, and me are heading to California. We sang and chit chats on our way. That was a happy day. Sadly, there is no scene of Paris Hilton getting out of the car but she did say “I love your car!” What a dream! Both superstars are in my car!

    This article is submitted by MalaysiaMiniLover reader, Ba Liong Gam from Chicago.