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Today we go back to 2002 for another launch-era MINI USA collectible. Pictured is the first US MINI models brochure for the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S. The thick, 26 page glossy brochure lists the features of the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S models with several fold-out pages and four translucent pages. [...] Disney pin collecting and pin trading have become a very popular hobbies. These two limited-edition pins from circa 2005 come from the Earl of Sandwich restaurant at the Downtown Disney Marketplace, part of the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The blue MINI Cooper pin features the Earl of Sandwich logo along with the [...] Much has already been written comparing the new Citroën DS3 to the MINI Cooper S, but Auto Express actually puts both cars through a stunt driving challenge to compare how the two really perform. Citroen reckons its DS3 has what it takes to go head-to-head with MINI. That means it not only has to look [...] With the purchase of a 2002-2004 MINI each new owner received a copy of the MINI UNWRAPPED CD. The CD, located in a slot inside the “boot”, contains information about the vehicle.
[...] Published in March 2002, the month of the launch of MINI in the US, this press kit is a glossy folder containing photos and information. The stapled information packets from Michael McHale, MINI Communications Manager, and Andrew Cutler, MINI Communications Specialist, contain: MINI IN NEW YORK – introduces the MINI brand to the New [...] The MINI Cooper plush slippers were a fun product from early MINI MotoringGear catalogs. They were available only in red with non-skid soles. You could buy them in S, M, L, and XL with an original price of $38.00. The MINI Cooper plush slippers are no longer available. [...] Since March is the month of MINI USA’s launch, we’ve been featuring many collectibles from 2002, the first year of MINI in the US. Here is one of the earliest die-cast cars and possibly the first from Hot Wheels: the 2001 MINI Cooper. The car is Liquid Yellow with a White roof and chrome [...] In mid-2002 came this clever ad from MINI USA. The ad insert contained an air freshener (unscented) complete with packaging. The text on the back reads: LET’S ENJOY THE SMELL OF OUR CAR. Let’s breathe life. Let’s inhale sweat and leather and denim and coffee and melted cherry gumdrops stuck to the center console. [...] 100,000+ MILES MOTORED MINI MILEAGE CLUB Sent by MINI USA upon reaching 100,000 miles motored. The first one was sent to Doug in Tampa, Florida in 2004. These badges were made by QualityLapelPins. John Cooper Works produced tuning kits for both the first-generation MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S. Both versions were strictly dealer-installed accessories. With every JCW Tuning Kit came a John Cooper Works MINI Cooper Tuning Kit Certificate of Authenticity. While the John Cooper Works MINI Cooper S Tuning Kit is relatively common, the John Cooper [...] |
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