Tuesday, July 29, 2008

DINKY - 1964 MINI COOPER "S"





The Mini designed by Alexander Issigonis was introduced in 1959. The car epitomizes its era, hailed as the Swinging Sixties together with the Beatles, Stones, the Mini Skirt, Mary Quant and liberal attitudes. Its unique size and creative style captured the imagination of the World.
The Cooper S is a sporting development, with the larger 1275cc 4 cylinder engine developing 75bhp and a top speed of 144kph.
The Mini Cooper won many races and rallies including the Monte Carlo beating larger and more powerful cars. Shop here

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