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Author: Angelina Soul

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
2014 MINI Cooper Countryman

These are the photos of a 2014 MINI Cooper Countryman. A reader of MalaysiaMiniLover from Thailand sent it to us on last week after she collected the car from Millennium Auto MINI located at Sukhumvit 63 (Soi Ekkamai), Bangkok. According to the owner, this is her first MINI and she is very excited about the car. She bought this car brand new and it was the last batch of MINI Countryman first generation (R60).
The MINI Countryman was launched in 2010 as the first subcompact crossover SUV by MINI. The R60 model is available from 2010 – 2014 and it received a facelift for 2015 model, named the R60 LCI.

Under the MINI Countryman family, there are 6 different types of Countryman and they are – MINI One Countryman (98PS), MINI Cooper Countryman (122PS), MINI Cooper ALL4 Countryman (122PS), MINI Cooper S Countryman (184PS), MINI Cooper S ALL4 (184PS), as well as the most powerful MINI John Cooper Works Countryman that comes with 211PS. The one in the photo is a blue MINI Cooper Countryman. Although they come with different power output, they are all fitted with the same 1,598 cc engine under the hood. On the other hand, there is also an option for diesel engine and they are – MINI One D Countryman, MINI Cooper D Countryman and MINI Cooper SD ALL4 Countryman. The Cooper SD comes with a 1,995 cc turbocharged engine that produces 143PS.

So far, the owner is very satisfy with this beautiful blue MINI Cooper Countryman. Have you got your MINI Countryman yet?

July 19, 2015