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Crombers
16th March 2011, 10:09 PM
Ok peeps, quick bit of GK here, how many variants have we had of the BMW MINI since inception?

Camden
Seven
Sidewalk
Checkmate

???

N16SHP
16th March 2011, 10:11 PM
Hampton
Park Lane
Soho
Mayfair

This what we're doing? Bearing in mind I have no idea what GK is...to me, that's the goal keeper in Pro Ev!

The Dogfather
16th March 2011, 10:15 PM
GP
WC50
One
Cooper
Cooper S
Works
First

N16SHP
16th March 2011, 10:16 PM
Graphite

Scottie
16th March 2011, 10:29 PM
Parklane
Checkmate
Gp
Wc50
Seven
Graphite
Camden
Soho
Hampden

ELFMAN
17th March 2011, 01:41 AM
Too Bleedin' Many!!! :ragin:
Stella
Gorbals
Chigwell
Trumpton...

Inception's a good movie though. :smilewinkgrin:

Penny Louise
17th March 2011, 11:40 AM
GK = General Knowledge I'm guessing? haha!

gauldrymini
17th March 2011, 01:25 PM
MINI Pimlico (the new Blue coloured one)...:smilewinkgrin:

ianking
17th March 2011, 01:35 PM
Parklane
Checkmate
Gp
Wc50
Seven
Graphite
Camden
Soho
Hampden

Sidewalk convertible as well

euan
17th March 2011, 02:47 PM
MINI Pimlico (the new Blue coloured one)...:smilewinkgrin:

Saw one of these yesterday, and wondered why on earth you'd buy one ;-)

john
17th March 2011, 03:54 PM
Clubsport
Parklane
Checkmate
Seven
Gp
Wc50
Graphite
Camden
Soho
Hampden

Crombers
17th March 2011, 07:59 PM
GK = General Knowledge I'm guessing? haha!

Bang on :thumbs up:

Cheers for the responses folks :smilewinkgrin:

Stewart
17th March 2011, 10:23 PM
[/URL]
The full name will be the Goodwood Bespoke http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3634829921_1727a125e5_o.jpg


It’s been [URL="http://www.motoringfile.com/section/rolls-royce-mini/"]years in the making (http://www.motoringfile.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/scan0008.jpg) but a special edition MINI co-developed by MINI Yours and Rolls Royce will be unveiled next month. We’ve held information on the car close to the vest for quite awhile but with the recent leak (http://feeds.autoblog.com/~r/weblogsinc/autoblog/~3/Hkrw2suFCII/) of the debut date (the Shanghai Auto Show) we thought it appropriate to give you a little tease.
http://www.motoringfile.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/scan0008.jpg (http://www.motoringfile.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/scan0008.jpg)
The full name will be the Goodwood Bespoke and it will feature leather and wood pretty much everywhere. The image above (from an early prototype taken back in 2008) shows the Ming Blue exterior but don’t expect the factory aerokit to remain.
Look for the Goodwood Bespoke to be available worldwide later this year. Pricing? If you have to ask… We’ll lets just say that it will be the most expensive MINI ever. Even more so than the WC50.

ianking
18th March 2011, 09:17 AM
Clubsport
Parklane
Checkmate
Seven
Gp
Wc50
Graphite
Camden
Soho
Hampden
Sidewalk
Goodwood Bespoke

What is the Clubsport then? Is that the original run of cooper cars delivered ready for racing?

MINI William
18th March 2011, 09:25 AM
Pimlico

ELFMAN
18th March 2011, 11:27 AM
The full name will be the Goodwood Bespoke and it will feature leather and wood pretty much everywhere. The image above (from an early prototype taken back in 2008) shows the Ming Blue exterior but don’t expect the factory aerokit to remain. Look for the Goodwood Bespoke to be available worldwide later this year. Pricing? If you have to ask… We’ll lets just say that it will be the most expensive MINI ever. Even more so than the WC50.

A fool and his/her money.... will be along shortly! :frown:

"MING" Blue? The whole thing stinks to me. :ragin: Just in time for the recession to really bite. I can hardly wait for the MINI 'P45' to come out next year to truly capture the moment. :yes nod:

ianking
18th March 2011, 02:05 PM
Guys I cant find anything relating to a hampden edition. Think your making it up.

The list missed Mayfair so Ive added it on.

Clubsport
Seven
Parklane
Checkmate
Gp
Wc50
Graphite
Camden
Mayfair
Soho
Pimlico
Sidewalk
Goodwood Bespoke


Can the Goodwood Bespoke and the Clubsport really be classed as Mini UK special editions as Im not sure if you could walk into a dealer and get one of these as a factory order

N16SHP
18th March 2011, 03:11 PM
It's because there is a typo Ian, it's called the Hampton. Here is a link for reference http://www.motoringfile.com/2011/02/01/world-premier-the-mini-clubman-hampton/

N16SHP
18th March 2011, 03:12 PM
[/URL]
The full name will be the Goodwood Bespoke http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3634829921_1727a125e5_o.jpg


It’s been [URL="http://www.motoringfile.com/section/rolls-royce-mini/"]years in the making (http://www.motoringfile.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/scan0008.jpg) but a special edition MINI co-developed by MINI Yours and Rolls Royce will be unveiled next month. We’ve held information on the car close to the vest for quite awhile but with the recent leak (http://feeds.autoblog.com/~r/weblogsinc/autoblog/~3/Hkrw2suFCII/) of the debut date (the Shanghai Auto Show) we thought it appropriate to give you a little tease.
http://www.motoringfile.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/scan0008.jpg (http://www.motoringfile.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/scan0008.jpg)
The full name will be the Goodwood Bespoke and it will feature leather and wood pretty much everywhere. The image above (from an early prototype taken back in 2008) shows the Ming Blue exterior but don’t expect the factory aerokit to remain.
Look for the Goodwood Bespoke to be available worldwide later this year. Pricing? If you have to ask… We’ll lets just say that it will be the most expensive MINI ever. Even more so than the WC50.

I've never seen an R56 on cross spokes, have to say think it looks quite tidy!!

ELFMAN
18th March 2011, 03:56 PM
I actually thought about Cross Spokes for mine (possibly with black spokes) at one point, because I've always like the design since I saw them on the 'Italian Job' (remake) cars.
I was put off by the corrosion problems on MINI alloys with polished rims which seems to afflict the Web Spokes etc... don't know if the Cross Spokes are similarly prone to this?

I think the 'Goodwood Bag of Bees'* pictured here LOOKS fine, I just can't get beyond the horrendously overblown price they'll be asking for it, and the fact that the depreciation will make the actual sound of a Stuka dive-bomber as you drive it home. Who are 'MINI Yours' anyway? Never heard of 'em. 'MINI Yours'... sounds like something you'd get in the Early Learning Centre made out of sponge with a smiley face and a rattle (MUST be an R56 right enough). They should give it a 300bhp motor and call it the 'Up Yours'. Heard of Rolls Royce though - they used to make Merlins for Spitfires... now THERE'S a thought, might have to move the seats back a bit.

* Bees Poke.

Scottie
18th March 2011, 06:59 PM
I thought this was just a mini parklane special and not a actual mini mini special.

[/URL]
The full name will be the Goodwood Bespoke http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3634829921_1727a125e5_o.jpg


It’s been [URL="http://www.motoringfile.com/section/rolls-royce-mini/"]years in the making (http://www.motoringfile.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/scan0008.jpg) but a special edition MINI co-developed by MINI Yours and Rolls Royce will be unveiled next month. We’ve held information on the car close to the vest for quite awhile but with the recent leak (http://feeds.autoblog.com/~r/weblogsinc/autoblog/~3/Hkrw2suFCII/) of the debut date (the Shanghai Auto Show) we thought it appropriate to give you a little tease.
http://www.motoringfile.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/scan0008.jpg (http://www.motoringfile.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/scan0008.jpg)
The full name will be the Goodwood Bespoke and it will feature leather and wood pretty much everywhere. The image above (from an early prototype taken back in 2008) shows the Ming Blue exterior but don’t expect the factory aerokit to remain.
Look for the Goodwood Bespoke to be available worldwide later this year. Pricing? If you have to ask… We’ll lets just say that it will be the most expensive MINI ever. Even more so than the WC50.

Stewart
18th March 2011, 08:00 PM
Dont know just see the article on the net but it says its out over the next few months.Seems a daft edition anyway if it’s totally over the top on price unless they feel there is a gap in the footballers wifes market that they need to fill.

http://www.motoringfile.com

weefossy
11th April 2011, 08:50 PM
A fool and his/her money.... will be along shortly! :Whistle:

I think that interior looks amazing; there won't be any rattles in that car

Sheilz
11th April 2011, 11:43 PM
A fool and his/her money.... will be along shortly! :Whistle:

I think that interior looks amazing; there won't be any rattles in that car


LOL I was just thinking from that view it didnt look too great. Seats will prob be fab but that trim around the speedo and centre console is OTT. I'd want those bits left off. The exterior looks very sweet though not so sure if those wheels are right. On my screen they look white? I'd have them silver or black. As its highly unlikely I'd be able to afford one won't lose sleep over it!

ELFMAN
12th April 2011, 11:54 AM
A fool and his/her money.... will be along shortly! :Whistle:

I think that interior looks amazing; there won't be any rattles in that car

Yes there will, the owner's Pea-Sized brain rattling around in their empty head!

Think about it - for whatever hugely inflated price they'll be charging for this leather-trimmed 'bitsa', you could probably get yourself a decent 'pre-owned' Roller! :cool:

I still think this whole exercise is just silly... :ragin: :argh:

Sheilz
12th April 2011, 12:55 PM
Yes there will, the owner's Pea-Sized brain rattling around in their empty head!

Think about it - for whatever hugely inflated price they'll be charging for this leather-trimmed 'bitsa', you could probably get yourself a decent 'pre-owned' Roller! :cool:

I still think this whole exercise is just silly... :ragin: :argh:

LOL Euan, somebody somewhere will find a reason for having that particular model, even if it is just to show they can afford to spend a lot of money on a fun but generally impractical little car. Will prob end up in driveways alongside the his and hers range rovers etc etc

ELFMAN
12th April 2011, 03:58 PM
LOL Euan, somebody somewhere will find a reason for having that particular model, even if it is just to show they can afford to spend a lot of money on a fun but generally impractical little car. Will prob end up in driveways alongside the his and hers range rovers etc etc

'Nuff Said Sheilz! :yes nod:

Stewart
13th April 2011, 08:26 AM
MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD: THE HIGHEST IN EXCLUSIVITY.

13.04.2011Press Release
Limited production model from the MINI Yours range of special edition vehicles and options
Based on the MINI Hardtop, this special edition includes authentic Rolls-Royce materials, colors and accessories
Production limited to 1,000 units worldwide
Deliveries to begin spring 2012

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – April 13, 2011—The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD, which will make its world debut at the Auto Shanghai 2011, is an exclusive special edition that adds another layer to the MINI brand experience with a generous dose of automotive luxury and exclusivity in its highest form.

Close collaboration with the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars design team at the development center of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England has produced a limited-run special edition MINI, whose exterior and interior design is inspired by fine materials and the British luxury car marque’s commitment to absolutely flawless workmanship.

The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD, which will be produced in a limited edition of 1,000 units, combines typical MINI driving fun with discerning craftsmanship, select materials and a styling marked by typical British understatement of the world’s leading producer of luxury automobiles. Deliveries of the 2012 model year vehicle, which will launch as part of the exclusive MINI Yours product line, are scheduled to start in spring 2012.

The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD is characterized by top-grade materials, the highest level of workmanship and stylish supremacy. The special edition of the MINI Hardtop was built under the guidance of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars designer team and transfers the unmistakable style of the British luxury car manufacturer to the equally unique MINI, an original within the premium small car segment.

The exterior and interior design from the MINI Yours range: fascinating charisma and incomparable high-quality ambience.
As the first premium model in the small car segment, MINI has been a genuine trailblazer, the unsurpassed scope of its equipment features and accessories allowing it to meet the most varied requirements. And now MINI fans can express their appreciation of exclusive individuality, eye for stylish elegance and penchant for uncompromising premium quality with even greater sophistication.

Inside the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD, a harmonious color concept, selected materials and a production quality characterized by precise craftsmanship guarantee the highest degree of well-being and comfort.

The dashboard, including the surrounds of the central instrument and the air vents, the center console, carpet surfaces, the Lounge leather seats, the roof lining as well as the door, side and body pillar cladding boast the exclusive Rolls-Royce color Cornsilk, a warm and natural shade of beige. Only the upper section of the instrument panel, which is lined with extremely high-quality, soft full-grain leather, is in black.

The dashboard and door handle surfaces are manufactured in Goodwood and finished in Walnut Burr, a wood quality also exclusive to Rolls-Royce. The black nappa leather dashboard top, Tipped Leather Cornsilk door linings as well as Piano Black surface finishes for the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel and the controls below the central instrument all provide additional quality-enhancing accents. These veneers are selected at the Goodwood factory exclusively for the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD, and the matching black dials for the speedometer and rev counter bear the same typeface as their Rolls-Royce counterparts.

Two of the most striking features of the exterior design are the body finish in the exclusive Rolls-Royce color Diamond Black metallic and 17-inch light alloy wheels sporting a multi-spoke design. Alternatively, the MINI color variant Reef Blue metallic can be specified as an option.

The chosen paint shade is also used for the exterior mirror caps and roof spoiler of the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD. The exclusivity of the special-edition model is also reflected in its body design. The car’s front and rear apron are the same as those found on the MINI Cooper S, but are combined with the bonnet from the MINI Cooper D. Rather than carrying over the air scoop of the MINI Cooper S, it boasts a harmoniously flowing surface which underlines the stylishly elegant appearance of the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD.

There are also high-class aluminum badges stamped with the lettering “MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD” on the side indicator surrounds above the front wheel arches and on the door sills. Another badge, also featuring the legend “One of 1000”, can be found on the centre console in front of the gearshift lever (or selector lever, if the automatic gearbox is specified).

Beyond the signature features of the special-edition model, the standard equipment fitted in the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD also meets the highest expectations of a premium car. The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD’s range of high-quality equipment offered as standard also includes Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Park Distance Control, automatic air conditioning, an onboard computer and the audio system Radio MINI Visual Boost, which includes the Harman Kardon hi-fi speaker system.

Twin-scroll turbocharged engine delivers customary MINI driving fun.
The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD is powered by a turbocharged l.6-liter four-cylinder engine that was featured for the first time in the 2011 MINI Cooper S. The MINI Cooper S engine ensures that the hallmark MINI driving fun and imposing power reserves are available on tap. The engine includes a Twin Scroll turbocharger, direct injection and variable valve control.

The 1.6-liter drive unit generates 181 hp and maximum torque of 240 Newton meters (177 lb-ft), which can be raised to 260 Newton meters (192 lb-ft) using the Overboost function.

The most efficient engine in its displacement class combines its outstanding power development with exceptionally low fuel consumption and emissions figures. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph is all over in 6.6 seconds, while its EPA fuel economy ratings are 35 mpg highway / 27 mpg city / 30 mpg combined (manual transmission). As an alternative to the standard six-speed manual gearbox, the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD can also be ordered as an option with a six-speed automatic.

Inspired by Goodwood, built in Oxford.
The exterior and interior features specially developed for the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD embody the inimitable style of Rolls-Royce Design. From the initial inspiration, the selection of materials and the detailed preparation of the color concept, to the fine-tuning of the production process to ensure unimpeachable quality standards, the entire development process in Goodwood was carried out in close collaboration with the MINI plant in Oxford and the BMW Group’s development center in Munich.

The special-edition car will be built at the Oxford MINI plant, where the MINI Hardtop, MINI Clubman and MINI Convertible are also produced for the global market.

Bred from the finest of stock: The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD.
The British origins of the two brands, their shared belief in meeting the individual needs and desires of their customers, and the creative pooling of ideas between the various brands at BMW Group Design provided the fuel for the collaboration between Rolls-Royce and MINI. At the Rolls-Royce headquarters in Goodwood, southern England, Rolls-Royce interior designer Alan Sheppard has overseen the emergence of a MINI which reproduces the hallmark majestic allure of the historic luxury brand and an interior ambience born of exquisite materials and outstanding workmanship in a representative of the small car community for the first time.

The exclusive status of the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD is rooted in a materials and color concept which reflects the unmistakable and globally unique Rolls-Royce style not only in its individual component parts, but also in the configuration put together for the special-edition model.

stoney
13th April 2011, 09:20 AM
Countryman as well :thumbs up:

ELFMAN
13th April 2011, 04:15 PM
MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD: THE HIGHEST IN EXCLUSIVITY.

13.04.2011Press Release
Limited production model from the MINI Yours range of special edition vehicles and options
Based on the MINI Hardtop, this special edition includes authentic Rolls-Royce materials, colors and accessories
Production limited to 1,000 units worldwide
Deliveries to begin spring 2012

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – April 13, 2011—The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD, which will make its world debut at the Auto Shanghai 2011, is an exclusive special edition that adds another layer to the MINI brand experience with a generous dose of automotive luxury and exclusivity in its highest form.

Close collaboration with the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars design team at the development center of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England has produced a limited-run special edition MINI, whose exterior and interior design is inspired by fine materials and the British luxury car marque’s commitment to absolutely flawless workmanship.

The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD, which will be produced in a limited edition of 1,000 units, combines typical MINI driving fun with discerning craftsmanship, select materials and a styling marked by typical British understatement of the world’s leading producer of luxury automobiles. Deliveries of the 2012 model year vehicle, which will launch as part of the exclusive MINI Yours product line, are scheduled to start in spring 2012.

The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD is characterized by top-grade materials, the highest level of workmanship and stylish supremacy. The special edition of the MINI Hardtop was built under the guidance of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars designer team and transfers the unmistakable style of the British luxury car manufacturer to the equally unique MINI, an original within the premium small car segment.

The exterior and interior design from the MINI Yours range: fascinating charisma and incomparable high-quality ambience.
As the first premium model in the small car segment, MINI has been a genuine trailblazer, the unsurpassed scope of its equipment features and accessories allowing it to meet the most varied requirements. And now MINI fans can express their appreciation of exclusive individuality, eye for stylish elegance and penchant for uncompromising premium quality with even greater sophistication.

Inside the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD, a harmonious color concept, selected materials and a production quality characterized by precise craftsmanship guarantee the highest degree of well-being and comfort.

The dashboard, including the surrounds of the central instrument and the air vents, the center console, carpet surfaces, the Lounge leather seats, the roof lining as well as the door, side and body pillar cladding boast the exclusive Rolls-Royce color Cornsilk, a warm and natural shade of beige. Only the upper section of the instrument panel, which is lined with extremely high-quality, soft full-grain leather, is in black.

The dashboard and door handle surfaces are manufactured in Goodwood and finished in Walnut Burr, a wood quality also exclusive to Rolls-Royce. The black nappa leather dashboard top, Tipped Leather Cornsilk door linings as well as Piano Black surface finishes for the buttons on the multifunction steering wheel and the controls below the central instrument all provide additional quality-enhancing accents. These veneers are selected at the Goodwood factory exclusively for the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD, and the matching black dials for the speedometer and rev counter bear the same typeface as their Rolls-Royce counterparts.

Two of the most striking features of the exterior design are the body finish in the exclusive Rolls-Royce color Diamond Black metallic and 17-inch light alloy wheels sporting a multi-spoke design. Alternatively, the MINI color variant Reef Blue metallic can be specified as an option.

The chosen paint shade is also used for the exterior mirror caps and roof spoiler of the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD. The exclusivity of the special-edition model is also reflected in its body design. The car’s front and rear apron are the same as those found on the MINI Cooper S, but are combined with the bonnet from the MINI Cooper D. Rather than carrying over the air scoop of the MINI Cooper S, it boasts a harmoniously flowing surface which underlines the stylishly elegant appearance of the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD.

There are also high-class aluminum badges stamped with the lettering “MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD” on the side indicator surrounds above the front wheel arches and on the door sills. Another badge, also featuring the legend “One of 1000”, can be found on the centre console in front of the gearshift lever (or selector lever, if the automatic gearbox is specified).

Beyond the signature features of the special-edition model, the standard equipment fitted in the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD also meets the highest expectations of a premium car. The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD’s range of high-quality equipment offered as standard also includes Xenon Adaptive Headlights, Park Distance Control, automatic air conditioning, an onboard computer and the audio system Radio MINI Visual Boost, which includes the Harman Kardon hi-fi speaker system.

Twin-scroll turbocharged engine delivers customary MINI driving fun.
The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD is powered by a turbocharged l.6-liter four-cylinder engine that was featured for the first time in the 2011 MINI Cooper S. The MINI Cooper S engine ensures that the hallmark MINI driving fun and imposing power reserves are available on tap. The engine includes a Twin Scroll turbocharger, direct injection and variable valve control.

The 1.6-liter drive unit generates 181 hp and maximum torque of 240 Newton meters (177 lb-ft), which can be raised to 260 Newton meters (192 lb-ft) using the Overboost function.

The most efficient engine in its displacement class combines its outstanding power development with exceptionally low fuel consumption and emissions figures. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph is all over in 6.6 seconds, while its EPA fuel economy ratings are 35 mpg highway / 27 mpg city / 30 mpg combined (manual transmission). As an alternative to the standard six-speed manual gearbox, the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD can also be ordered as an option with a six-speed automatic.

Inspired by Goodwood, built in Oxford.
The exterior and interior features specially developed for the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD embody the inimitable style of Rolls-Royce Design. From the initial inspiration, the selection of materials and the detailed preparation of the color concept, to the fine-tuning of the production process to ensure unimpeachable quality standards, the entire development process in Goodwood was carried out in close collaboration with the MINI plant in Oxford and the BMW Group’s development center in Munich.

The special-edition car will be built at the Oxford MINI plant, where the MINI Hardtop, MINI Clubman and MINI Convertible are also produced for the global market.

Bred from the finest of stock: The MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD.
The British origins of the two brands, their shared belief in meeting the individual needs and desires of their customers, and the creative pooling of ideas between the various brands at BMW Group Design provided the fuel for the collaboration between Rolls-Royce and MINI. At the Rolls-Royce headquarters in Goodwood, southern England, Rolls-Royce interior designer Alan Sheppard has overseen the emergence of a MINI which reproduces the hallmark majestic allure of the historic luxury brand and an interior ambience born of exquisite materials and outstanding workmanship in a representative of the small car community for the first time.

The exclusive status of the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD is rooted in a materials and color concept which reflects the unmistakable and globally unique Rolls-Royce style not only in its individual component parts, but also in the configuration put together for the special-edition model.

There are so many terms and phrases I could pick out and shoot down... it makes me feel genuinely queasy.
Unlike the above Tome of Tripe, I'll be succinct:

WHAT A LOAD OF PRETENTIOUS OLD B*LL*CKS.

Stewart
13th April 2011, 05:06 PM
25972598

Can we not have a Mini run to a dealer when one of these things shows up and just all stand and ask the price then all laugh? I shudder to think what some Oil Sheikh will pay for one of these.

I like the writing in the above piece as I think the word Goodwood is so under used I’m sure you could have fitted in more…..you don’t mind if they did a Goodwood Cooper that was about the usual price but had a few nice touches but this does look like they want to sell a 40K Mini and its not even a works……….

I’ll leave it to the Sheikh, Mini marketing and design must have moved to Amsterdam surly, you’d have to be on something to come up with this....

ELFMAN
14th April 2011, 09:19 AM
Sheikh Yer Money Maker!

Yeah, Shtew, theesh marketing gize are shmoking the Jazzsh Woodbines with us all the day in the Amshterdam MINI showroom. We got the great shounds of Hawkwind on the shpeakers and I'm shelling lotsh of great gear myshelf, not jusht the Jaysheedubbleyou shtuff, if you're getting my drifts! But you're gonna have to be, like, totally out of your gourd to buy thish one though... Love, Peace and Profitsh Maaaaaaaaaaaannnn!

Elf Van der Kluubmanns,
Sales and Illegal Substances, MINI Amsterdam.

Colin
14th April 2011, 09:57 AM
Takes and look?? Hmmmm the mind boggles... why? Thing is someone with too much cash will buy this.

ELFMAN
14th April 2011, 10:26 AM
"The exclusive status of the MINI INSPIRED BY GOODWOOD is rooted in a materials and color concept which reflects the unmistakable and globally unique Rolls-Royce style not only in its individual component parts, but also in the configuration put together for the special-edition model."

This looks as if it has been written by the same people who translate instructions for your audio equipment from Japanese to 'English'

Stewart
14th April 2011, 06:21 PM
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I thought this was a new blue?

Gismo
14th April 2011, 07:25 PM
I like the exterior, but, the inside is hideous

N16SHP
15th April 2011, 09:15 AM
I like the exterior, but, the inside is hideous

I'm in agreement with you. The exterior looks stunning, but the interior is a bit...bleugh!

Sheilz
15th April 2011, 10:25 AM
I'm in agreement with you. The exterior looks stunning, but the interior is a bit...bleugh!

Its something old people would choose. A funkier or stronger interior colour scheme might have made quite a difference. The outside is stunning though.