MINI IS BEAUTIFUL -1959 / 2019: 60 YEARS OF A PRACTICAL AND ELEGANT CAR
A new philosophy of life is necessary after the great conflicts; the first generation after the 2nd World War had to deal with a completely changed social and economic situation.
Freedom, creativity, having a young and casual style were the goals of the 20 years old people of those days. The high middle class still enjoyed a luxury production, both in clothes and cars, but the new public demanded innovative and affordable specimens. The "pret -à-porter" in France, the mini-dresses sold at Carnaby Street in "Swinging London", the Mary Quant's mini-skirt, were the signs of a cultural revolution taking place, especially in England. An adequate car was lacking in this dynamic and colorful lifestyle. A naval engineer, ALEC ISSIGONIS, thought about that. He designed the MINI (with the Austin and Morris brands) for the BRITHIS MOTOR CORPORATION in 1959. Micro car with 4-cylinder engine, placed sideways to make room, front-wheel drive, 2-volume bodywork with 2 doors. In sixty years the Mini has had more lives and different specimens (it also participated in rallies), but the MINI CLASSICA is always the most beloved. From the Cooper who has whetted the young of the mythical 60s to today ... we can relive the same emotion squared, here she is the Mini GP WORKS FIRST SERIES !! Certainly collector's interest with rising prices, produced only in 200 copies for Italy, preserves all the qualities of a racing car with 218 hp is in fact the most powerful MINI ever sold. Maximum speed 240 km/h breathtaking acceleration 0-100 in 6.5 ".
Certainly find it, buy it, and keep it in the garage is and will be a great investment!
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