Month: February 2010

  • MINI Cooper vs. Citroën DS3

    The automotive press has been buzzing about the new Citroën DS3.  So, how does it compare to the MINI Cooper?  Auto Express puts them head-to-head: Don’t underestimate the new DS3, though – it stands a […]

    news

     

  • collectible of the day: Luststoff lollipop

    One day last month we featured the Luststoff sports drink.  Today is another item from the launch of the MINI One D in June 2003: a LUSTSTOFF lollipop.  This bright yellow candy features the slogan […]

    collectibles

     

  • collectible of the day: MINI cards ad

    This insert appeared in September 2007 and featured four punch-out MINI cards. The ad read: COLLECT THEM ALL. With four iconic models, there’s a pretty good chance that you can find the MINI that’s exactly […]

    ads, collectibles

     

  • collectible of the day: John Cooper Works Tuning Kit MINI Cooper S brochure

    In 2003, John Cooper Works released the first tuning kit for the R53 MINI Cooper S.  It was strictly a dealer-installed accessory and included a JCW cylinder head, exhaust system, engine calibration, supercharger, and badges. […]

    brochures, collectibles