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Classic Mini Cooper Floods EcoWorld

Simpang Ampat, Penang: In conjunction with EcoWorld Gallery @ Eco Meadows “Drive Into a New Year” event, there are 9 Classic Mini Cooper, a few BMW MINI Cooper, and a few classic Volkswagen Beetle flood the EcoWorld Gallery. This is one of the most creative car shows ever in Penang. From London Taxi to Pac Man to Muscle Man, each Mini Cooper wear a different makeup. All these cars look so cute and so lively.

The event takes place at EcoWorld Gallery @ Eco Meadows from January 24th to February 29th, 2016. The public is welcome to visit the gallery from 10am – 5pm to take photos with all these cute classic Mini Cooper cars. Free admission and no entry fee. Take a stroll down memory lane and view all the cars that are truly works of art. Other than checking out the fun cars, visitors can also get a free car wash on weekends.

Some of the cars look like pimped out classic Mini Cooper cars posted in MalaysiaMiniLover before.

If you are planning to customize your own car but has no idea, here is one you can seriously think about it.

This is definitely a customized Mini based on Mr. Bean’s Mini Cooper.

According to all the owners, the Classic Mini Cooper is not just fun to take photo with but they are also capable to accelerate from 0 up to a top speed of 170 km/h (105 mph). See also: Mini Cooper Events by Vintage Auto Services.

Click here to see more photos of Classic Mini Cooper Floods EcoWorld (Photos).

January 24, 2016
BMW MINI Cooper vs. Classic Mini Cooper

Whenever I drive my classic Mini Cooper out, people will look at my car. No doubt it is an attractive car due to the iconic look and shining metallic paint. Sometimes, you will hear kids screaming “Look! That’s Mr. Bean’s car!” In fact, I am not Mr. Bean.

As a Mini lover, I own both the BMW MINI Cooper as well as a 1994 Mini Cooper. Many people do not know that the production of classic Mini Cooper actually last until 2000. People often think that the classic Mini was built around 60s and 70s. To people who do not know about the classic Mini, “They all look the same” For those who are interested to know more about Mini history and special edition models, refer to the Mini Timeline and History.

Today, I parked both my BMW MINI Cooper and my classic Mini Cooper together in order to compare them. Obviously, the new Mini Cooper is a lot bigger compared to the old one. The wheelbase is also slightly longer than the classic Mini Cooper. The rest of it? Check out the photos and judge yourself.

This article is written and submitted by Howsen Koh, a member of Malaysia Mini Lover.

January 9, 2016
Morris Mini Cooper MK1

This is a Morris Mini Cooper MK1. It is a rare classic Mini Cooper from Mini MK1 generation as the production is very limited between 1959 and 1968. Furthermore, this is left-hand drive MK1 Morris Mini Cooper from Laos, a Southeast Asian country. The owner of the car didn’t keep it as original as it is. It has been modified. However, other than the front 4 spotlights, chrome side mirror, two front clear-type signal lenses and an air vent on the car hood, the rest are very much original.

Finished in pale yellow and white roof, the car looks gorgeous with 10-inch sport wheels.

Under the hood, the engine is very clean. You don’t see any wiring around. As this is a left-hand drive Mini, the master brake pump and clutch pump are on the other side. Aluminum radiator is used in this car too.

As this is a Mini living in Asian country, air-conditioning system is a must.

This car is very similar to the Austin Mini Cooper built in between 1961 and 1969. So Mini lovers, how many stars you will give to this Morris Mini Cooper? We say 4.5 out of 5, what do you say then?

October 22, 2015
Customized Austin Mini Cooper Car Interior

Whether it is a classic Mini or a modern supercar, it requires not just money but effort and ideas to create a truly beautiful interior. Here we have 10 car interior photos of a customized Austin Mini Cooper. Every part of the interior is crafted nicely. High quality leather, shining walnut dashboard, new carpet and more. If you are rebuilding your classic Mini and looking for ideas to craft your car interior, these photos might be very helpful.

From car engine to interior to cockpit, there are a lot of things to do when it comes to customize your own car.

The dashboard that looks similar to the AJ Interior. Each gauge are fitted with chrome lining. It simply looks luxury!

Beige leather seat finished with sky blue lining, isn’t it beautiful?

2 High quality speakers fitted underneath of the back seat. A great idea for space-limited classic Mini.

How many points you will give to this customized interior? Well, we will say 9.5 out of 10. What about you?

Custom-made floor carpet that match the seat and interior color.

The door handle, opener, gear knob and arm rest also built with walnut.

For more unique and special customized Mini interior, stay tuned with MalaysiaMiniLover.

October 15, 2015
1989 Mini Sky

In January 1989, Mini launched one of their limited edition Minis – the Mini Sky. Mini Sky is based on Mini City and the production is only limited to 500 cars. Many of them are not surviving today thus not many people (include Mini fans) know about the existence of Mini Sky. Today, MalaysiaMiniLover is going to re-introduce the Mini Sky. It is a must to bring it back to life because the design is unique and the chances to see them in any Mini Cooper Gathering is close to zero.

There is always a question in mind when a Mini lover plan to rebuild their beloved Mini – “What kind of colors should I paint?” Well, the Mini Sky is definitely a great idea for you. The Mini Sky is painted in Diamond White with a Sky blue (some called it pastel blue) roof. The original Mini Sky features grey Crayons fabric seats, black carpets, grey interior, black wheel arches, black side mirror, white wheels, and surprisingly, black bumpers and black front grille.

The Mini Sky features “Sky” decals on the body. As this is a limited edition, they are no longer available for sale. The only way to get them is to create a custom decals from any sticker shops.

Just like other Mini in the Mini MK5 generation, the Mini Sky is powered by a 998cc four-cylinder engine.

A radio/cassette player was standard in every Mini Sky. In 1989, it costs £4,695 to buy it brand new.

The original Mini Sky is nice, however, we found a photo of Mini Sky from Dean’s Minis who actually painted the wheel arches with Sky blue and replaced both the front and rear bumpers to chrome type. Isn’t it look nicer?

Will it be nicer if the side mirror also painted in Sky blue? Can we make it even more “Sky” by making two tones “Blue-White” car seats like the 1994 Mini Cooper Monte Carlo in Mini MK6 generation?

September 7, 2015