Month: February 2010

  • collectible of the day: MINI clipboard

    This MINI clipboard, circa 2003, was a dealer item for MINI Motoring Advisors’ use.  The white plastic clip had a small built-in LCD digital clock.  On the black plastic board is written “LET’S DELIVER.”.  These […]

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  • collectible of the day: MINI SMINT

    Around the time of the MINI launch in the US, MINI USA partnered with SMINT to create a special edition package.  Many dealers included a box or two with the delivery of a new MINI.  […]

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  • collectible of the day: THE OPEN ONE CHALLENGE antenna ball

    Not available at MINI dealerships, THE OPEN ONE CHALLENGE antenna balls were mailed for free to the over 400 participants in the Open One Challenge between August and December 2009.  Registered members could compete in […]

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  • J.D. Power Ratings: 2010 MINI models

    J.D. Power and Associates has published online its ratings of the three MINI models for 2010.  All received a low, 2 out of 5 Initial Quality Rating, but a higher 4 out of 5 Performance […]

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