Classic Mini

We’re pretty big fans of the classic Mini Cooper S here at BMWBLOG, the small little bundle of joy winning both myself and Nico over as soon as we drove it. It’s quite amazing how…

You often hear people say time travel isn’t possible and all sorts of other ways to compare such an experience with a real-life example. Well, it doesn’t get any better than the car we’re showing…

A classic Mini is a joyous thing to drive. They’re so light, simple, and honest that they remind of what proper driving is really about. Sure, they’re quite slow by modern standards but the sensation…

I’m one of the few lucky people that have driven an electric classic Mini conversion. It was an absolute blast and, despite only being about 15 minutes long, one of the more memorable drives of…

For a number of you, the Rauno Altonen name might sound familiar. And you should because the Finnish racing car driver is a celebrity in the true sense of the word. He was one of…

If you’ve been following us for a while, you probably know that we’re big fans of the original Mini. The small car has somehow found its way into our hearts with its lightweight construction and…

If you’re a loyal reader, you might’ve noticed that we’re fans of the classic Mini around here. Nico and I have both fallen in love with the cute little cars last year, when we had…

Electric powertrain swaps are going to be hugely popular over the next decade or so. As regulations change and internal combustion engine emissions become less and less acceptable, the only way to keep classic cars…

It’s been over a year since I last drove a classic Mini through Monterey and it’s still seared into my brain. That little Mini earned a special place in my heart and I’ve wanted one…

MINI is brand that’s entirely retro. While some brands make a car or two as a throwback to classic cars (See: the Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, Alpine A110), the entire MINI brand is a throwback…