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Mini Shorty

Remember the half of half Mini created by Gary Houston and the matte black scissor doors Mini Cooper appeared in Malaysia? Today we have found another interesting classic Mini known as the Mini Shorty. Look at the photo of this car, isn’t it outstanding, eye-catching, and weird? It is shorter than the ordinary short nose Mini and without any doors. However, there is an original “bean locker” on the driver’s side. To get into the car, driver and passenger have to jump in.

This Mr. Bean Mini Shorty is powered by a very powerful 1275cc engine with “kick shit” selector (Kick shit is how it is advertised in carandclassic.co.uk). The UK registration of this car is D 319 RLV. By looking at this car, almost all the Mini fans know this is an interesting car and it is also a funny toy to drive around. Although it is not recommend driving over 100 km/h, the 1275cc under the hood is capable of bringing this car up to a top speed of approximately 170 km/h.

For those who are living in France, you might have seen this car as it has been used in France for commercial events and convention.

The chassis of this Mini was built in 1986. It has been chopped and rebuilt to the Mini Shorty in the town of Quincy Voisins. For those who are interested to own this cute toy, you may want to contact the owner before it is too late. The asking price is £2400 with free delivery to Calais, France.

As you can see from the photos, this Mini car is one of its kinds. The owner uses British flag designed side mirror, 12 inches Minilite wheel with tartan designed interior. The rest of it is quite standard with three clock center binnacle.

Oh yeah, £2400 for a Mini without doors, roof, main windscreen, rear windows, and both side windows. Are you afraid of it?

April 29, 2013
Taiwan Mini Day

25th and 26th of August was a very beautiful weekend in Taiwan because it was Taiwan Mini Day. Every year, the Mini club in Taiwan will organize big gathering like this once or twice a year. There were hundreds of classic Mini and BMW MINI gather together at Nang Gang Taipei. It was really two great days for Mini owners in Taipei to show off their cars. Taiwanese who do not own a Mini also stand a chance to join this wonderful day and get the opportunity to view the legendary car that has live half a century on earth.

Wow! Wow! Wow! Visitors always get vowed when they see all the beauties – beautiful Minis and beautiful Taiwanese girls who love Mini. Other than local Taiwanese, there were also some foreigners attracted to the vent and fly thousand miles just to join the crowd. How enthusiasts they are! We can see they are from different countries including UK, China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and others. Some of the photos shared here are taken from our Mini friend in Japan, Nishio Tadayuki, executive director at ALEC Classic MINI Japan. A thousand thanks to Mr. Tadayuki.

As you can see from the photos, there are a few MK1 Mini line up in the event up till MK7. Mini Moke, Mini Wagon, and Mini Traveler also appeared at the show to make it more colorful. We also spotted a white color Mini 40 which looks like a brand new car in the show. Except cars, there is nothing else more attractive than hot girls. We saw a sexy Taiwanese model sit in front of a grey Mini Moke, how lucky the Moke is!

Besides, there are also a few customized car appeared at the show. A very special chopped Mini has been turned into a coffee maker and someone actually selling coffees, foods, and drinks there. From A to Z, it was really a fun day for Mini enthusiasts, family, and car lovers who attended the event. We should have more of these events everywhere around the world as long as there are Mini cars. Taipei is a beautiful city, it has left us nothing but sweet memories.

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September 4, 2012
These Minis are green, but they are green in style

Want to put a new color to your car but don’t know what color to paint? If you love green but get bored with the ordinary British Racing Green, here we have got some really special Minis with different kind of green colors. The first one is nothing but Neil Turner’s Mini painted in Ford Ultimate green. The car is fitted with a set of 13-inch wheels painted in black. Roof and both bumpers are made to look like carbon fiber. Twin tank at the back with Aston style fuel cap, simple the best.

Image credit: Neil Turner

The next car we shared here is a MAD MK1 from Australia. The green is special and the car shines wherever it cruises around. Not to mention the crazy air intake on top of the car hood, the car is definitely one of its kind.

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July 19, 2012
Today is the day to see Back To The Future car!

Today is not the day to see Back To The Future car! Remember the 1985 Back To The Future? There is one part where Dr. Emmett Brown set the time machine (DeLorean DMC-12) to a future date. Guess what, the date is today’s date! Marty McFly flies to June 27, 2012 from October 26, 1985 27 years ago! Is this photo just another photo chopping? Yes it is! Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett Brown only flew once to the future and that was October 21, 2015. They landed at Hill Valley. Biff Tannen found the Time Machine and flew back to 1955 to change the future. So remember the actual date, it is October 21, 2015! We will get hte actual image again three years later.

June 28, 2012
This is how you bring a car into your room

Don’t you think only people who crazy about cars will keep their cars in their living room? The MG Midget in the photos is obviously well pampered by its owner. It has a special room and the owner put it inside the house. The car will definitely clean because it stays away from any dust and the room probably equipped with air-conditioning. In order to bring the car into the room, there is a huge price to pay. The room is located at second floor in a building that doesn’t have a huge entrance. The car has to go through some really hardcore ways to go into its room through the extremely slim window without scratching the car body. See how these professionals do their job, you will feel amazing!

Can you believe they are bringing the car through this window?

Notice that the engine has been removed from the car to reduce its weight?

Well, it has to go in “Sleep Way”.

Ready to go!

Most people have their cars kept in garage when they are not in use. Car collectors who collect unique and special cars often have special place to store them and preserve them just like the world’s most desirable garage.

June 3, 2012