Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini Hardtop Part 1

Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini Hardtop Part 1Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsIn Portugal and Greece, the Mini One was powered by a 1.4 litre I4 version of the Tritec engine but all other petrol powered Minis used the 1.6 litre I4 version. Since 2005, a soft-top convertible option has been available across the entire range.Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThere are numerous styling and badging differences between the models, perhaps the most obvious being that the Cooper S has a distinctive scoop cut into the bonnet. The Cooper S also has twin exhausts which exit under the centre of the rear valance. The...

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Mini Cooper Classic Cars - Overview

Mini Cooper Classic Cars - OverviewPicture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe car, whose first generation was designed by Frank Stephenson, draws inspiration from the original Mini, which was manufactured by the British Motor Corporation and its successors from 1959 to 2000. The name of the car's brand, MINI, is all-capitalized to distinguish it from its predecessor. Development of the first generation had been done between 1995 and 2001 by Rover Group in Gaydon, United Kingdom and BMW AG in Munich, Germany. During this development phase, there was continual contention between the two design groups, especially concerning the positioning of the...

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Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini John Cooper Works GP

Mini Cooper Classic Cars - First Generation (2001 - 2006) Mini John Cooper Works GPPicture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe last Mk I variant to be produced using the Tritec engine was the Mini Cooper S with John Cooper Works GP Kit. a light-weight, quasi-race-prepped John Cooper Works model. Hand-finished by Bertone in Italy, it was offered as a limited-production run of 2000 cars during the 2006 model year, with 444 of those originally intended for the UK market (although ultimately, 459 were sold). The GP features more bolstered front seats but had no rear seats, which along with reduced sound-deadening, removal of the rear wash-wipe system,...

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History Of Mini Car, Mini Cooper and Cooper S (1961–2000) Part 2

History Of Mini Car, Mini Cooper and Cooper S (1961–2000)Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsA more powerful Mini Cooper, dubbed the “S“, was developed in tandem and released in 1963. Featuring a 1071 cc engine and larger servo-assisted disc brakes, 4,030 Cooper S cars were produced and sold until the model was updated in August 1964. Cooper also produced two models specifically for circuit racing, rated at 970 cc and a 1275 cc, both of which were also offered to the public. The smaller-engine model was not well received, and only 963 had been built when the model was discontinued in 1965. The 1275 cc Cooper S models continued in production until...

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History Of Mini Car, Mini Cooper and Cooper S (1961–2000) Part 1

History Of Mini Car, Mini Cooper and Cooper S (1961–2000)Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsIssigonis‘ friend John Cooper, owner of the Cooper Car Company and designer and builder of Formula One and rally cars, saw the potential of the Mini for competition. Issigonis was initially reluctant to see the Mini in the role of a performance car, but after John Cooper appealed to BMC management, the two men collaborated to create the Mini Cooper, a nimble, economical and inexpensive car. The Austin Mini Cooper and Morris Mini Cooper debuted in 1961.Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe original 848 cc engine from the Morris Mini-Minor was increased...

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What is the Mini Cooper?

What is the Mini Cooper?Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe Mini Cooper is a tiny little car that is great on gas, handles like a sports car, fits four adults and is cute to look at.Why was the Mini Cooper Developed and Manufactured?Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsWhile many countries around the globe were faced with a series of fuel shortages in the 1950s, the British Motor Company (BMC) decided that it was it time to design and build a gas conscious vehicle than could appeal to the masses. Thus, Lord Nuffield engaged designer Sir Alec Issigonis with the task of creating a “microcar” that would be excellent on gas while at the same time...

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Origins Of The Mini Cooper Classic Cars

Origins Of The Mini Cooper Classic CarsPicture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe British Motor Corporation (BMC) who built the classic Mini wanted to increase the image of the Mini and so insisted it was used in competition and so it was duly handed over to BMC Competition Department at the famous Abingdon plant (later know as the Special Tuning division), just south of Oxford in England.Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsWho promptly spent much of their time trying to avoid it. With an engine of 848cc and only 34 bhp it was badly underpowered for any form of competition even rallying where the big Healys were gaining success, not least because...

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History Of Mini Cooper Classic Cars in the United States

History Of Mini Cooper Classic Cars in the United StatesPicture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe MINI brand is reintroduced to the U.S. in 2002. The Classic MINI was sold in the U.S. from 1960-1967. The Classic Mini was withdrawn from sale in 1967 with the introduction of new emissions regulations. Approximately 10,000 Classic Minis were sold in this period and 12,000 Minis are on U.S. roads today. Mini Owners’ Clubs exist throughout North America.U.S. On-Sale from Spring 2002Picture Of Mini Cooper Classic CarsThe MINI Cooper made its U.S. debut at the North American International Auto Show in January 2001. The exhilarating 115 horsepower MINI...

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