MINI
It’s been 60 years since the very first Mini Cooper hit the road. As a driving experience, there may not be a better one than a properly classic Mini, not the overly heavy and complex…
Nico DeMattia / March 8, 2023
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Back in July, 2022, BMW learned of an attempt by a Chinese automaker to patent the classic Mini’s design for use on its own small EV. BMW being the rightful owner of Mini’s intellectual property,…
Nico DeMattia / February 10, 2023
MINI
Honda engine-swapped classic Minis are quite common among owners. Reason being is that there are many inexpensive Honda engines that are small enough to easily fit in the engine bay of a classic Mini, while…
Nico DeMattia / January 25, 2023
MINI
I’ve long said that MINI is the perfect brand for electrification. It’s entire brand ethos just works so well with it. The tight, nippy, fun-loving nature fits the punchy, torquey power delivery of electric motors….
Nico DeMattia / December 26, 2022
MINI
VIDEO: Watch Classic Minis Battle on Track at the Goodwood Revival
by Nico DeMattia / Date: September 21, 2022
MINI
Even four years later, I still say that driving a 1965 Mini Cooper S was one of the best drives of my career. It was a combination of the incredible old Mini and the stunning…
Nico DeMattia / July 28, 2022
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Ever since I drove a classic Mini electric conversion back in 2018, I’ve been mildly (okay, more than mildly) obsessed with the idea. The one I drove was an unusual EV as it had a…
Nico DeMattia / July 21, 2022
MINI
There are few motoring experiences as good as driving a proper classic Mini. The way old-school Minis feel and make you as a driver feel is better than almost any other kind of driving experience….
Nico DeMattia / May 7, 2022
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I’ve long been a champion of EV resto-modded classic Minis. Ever since driving one back in 2018, I’ve been hooked on the idea of a classic Mini with an electric powertrain. For starters, I’m a…
Nico DeMattia / April 11, 2022
MINI
A while back we were telling you about one of the most expensive ways you can enjoy a classic Mini. That would be in the shape of a Mini Remastered, Oselli Edition. This is a…
Gabriel Nica / December 21, 2021
MINI
When BMW bought and revived MINI, it also gained the famous British brand’s heritage. It’s why BMW shows off classic Minis at its plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina sometimes, and why there are classic Minis…
Nico DeMattia / August 20, 2021