MINI TROPHY 2012 update

As you probably already know, MINI killed the MINI CHALLENGE series in Germany.  Race teams and fans in Europe were surprised and upset; the race teams had invested considerable time and euros in buying and building MINI CHALLENGE cars.  In response to this feedback, the independent MINI TROPHY series was [...]

German MINI and JCW accessories catalogs

We have featured recent brochures from MINI USA, but they have not released online versions (yet?).  In the meantime, we have these four current (2011) MINI Accessories catalogs from Germany to show what is currently being offered in Europe.  You can download these four catalogs in PDF format:

KEEP IT MINI.  Accessories for the [...]

collectible of the day: recipe booklet

Today we feature another unusual MINI promotional item from Germany.  Shown is the “ABGEFAHRENE GERICHTE.” (translates to “COOL DISHES”) recipe booklet.  The small booklet measures about 4.75″ wide by 1.5″ high and is bound by a metal stud at the corner, on which the 24 double-sided pages pivot.

The translated introduction page says:

Four [...]

collectible of the day: IMMER OFFEN. pin

For the launch of the MINI Cabrio (Convertible) in the summer of 2004, MINI used the slogan “ALWAYS OPEN” which in German is “IMMER OFFEN”.

MINI Germany produced this button pin with “IMMER OFFEN.” in red with the MINI logo below.

See other MINI Cabrio/Convertible launch collectibles:

MINI Cabrio sunglasses MINI Convertible Dot Pens [...]

collectible of the day: The Italian Job cup

For the release of The Italian Job movie in Germany in 2003, we have this The Italian Job paper cup.

Above a jumping Chili Red MINI Cooper S are the words “DAS KANN NUR MINI.” (Only MINI can do that.).  At the bottom is the MINI logo and [...]

collectible of the day: MINI COLLECTION. 2007/2008. brochure (Austria)

FÜR JUNGS, DIE NICHT NUR AUTOS IM KOPF HABEN. MINI COLLECTION. 2007/2008.

This glossy, square-back catalog brochure from Austria has 52 pages full of MINI gear including clothing, towels, chill boxes, watches, interior design products, sunglasses, shoes, toys, models, keychains, and other items.

Visit www.MINI.at/shop and www.MINI.com/urbanstyletour.

Download the MINI COLLECTION. 2007/2008. brochure (Germany [...]

collectible of the day: MINI [K]LEBT sticker set

MINI [K]LEBT has a double meaning: “MINI KLEBT” means “MINI STICKS” and “MINI LEBT” means “MINI LIVES”.

This German fold-up brochure from 2003 is made of thick and glossy card stock.  Inside are images of a Liquid Yellow MINI cooper from every angle.  As shown above, there is a sheet of cling stickers which [...]

“BAD MINI” billboard in Hamburg, Germany

On the Reeperbahn, Hamburg’s famous red-light district, MINI has installed a large billboard.  It features a Chili Red MINI Cooper S and a large whip with the title “BÖSER MINI.” (meaning “BAD MINI.”).  The billboard instructs you to send a text message with the keyword “SM” to 53335 to whip the MINI.

See a video [...]