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Simon · Dec 15th, 2003, 03:54 PM

Sorry if these have been posted already

Paul · Dec 15th, 2003, 06:07 PM

I think they were a while back.

Paul

Simon · Dec 16th, 2003, 07:44 AM

They are the only accurate pictures that I have seen that show the roof down. You can also clearly see the fixed roll-over hoops.

KenL · Dec 16th, 2003, 07:55 AM

Are the hinges on the boot really going to look like that?

benmcguire · Dec 16th, 2003, 12:39 PM

i dont like it, the arial looks strange, im sure they will sell but it looks kind of odd, its the same as what they did with the beetle but a least the funky dials etc will look the part. im sure it must be heavier too,

cockroach · Dec 19th, 2003, 12:06 PM

I think it looks great - can't wait to see it in real life!

Goonery · Dec 19th, 2003, 03:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL

Are the hinges on the boot really going to look like that?

Yes , they really do

ature · Dec 22nd, 2003, 01:29 AM

Is this a BMW test vehicle, prototype, advance, etc? Sanctioned by BMW/MINI?

Looks more like a California mod of a stateside MINI.

First, the obvious: California plates, looking like true everyday issue.
Second: Marker lights in the wheel arches. Are these not also an export item at this time? Would the protos be outfitted withthese from the start? My understanding is the first allotments are staying in England.

Ohter oddities:

Looks to be an S model, but has a non-S gas (petrol) cover and the orange marker light (nearest the outside mirrors).

Hmmmmmmmmmmm..........whadya think?

Paul · Dec 22nd, 2003, 12:09 PM

It's a test vehicle.

jimskater · Dec 22nd, 2003, 05:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ature

Is this a BMW test vehicle, prototype, advance, etc? Sanctioned by BMW/MINI?

Looks more like a California mod of a stateside MINI.

First, the obvious: California plates, looking like true everyday issue.

Those are not everyday plates in CA. Near as I can tell, they're a manufacturer's plate. FYI--whoever is driving that car is in violation of CA Motor Vehicle code, which requires a front plate and a rear plate.

Tonyt3 · Dec 22nd, 2003, 06:37 PM

To me, it looks like a right dogs dinner. (Thats a complete mess). Most cabriolets look good with the roof down, bad with the roof up. This just looks bad, either way....

Seen on on the motorway a few weeks ago. Didn't think it looked any better in real life...

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KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 5,203 Offline	Are the hinges on the boot really going to look like that? Red/Black R56 Cooper

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jimskater Heading down the aisle Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Diego Local Time: 09:58 PM Posts: 6,701 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ature Is this a BMW test vehicle, prototype, advance, etc? Sanctioned by BMW/MINI? Looks more like a California mod of a stateside MINI. First, the obvious: California plates, looking like true everyday issue. Those are not everyday plates in CA. Near as I can tell, they're a manufacturer's plate. FYI--whoever is driving that car is in violation of CA Motor Vehicle code, which requires a front plate and a rear plate. www.scmm.org GP 0101

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Dec 15th, 2003, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	I think they were a while back. Paul

Dec 16th, 2003, 07:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
Simon Chumpion Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Bristol Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 12 Offline	They are the only accurate pictures that I have seen that show the roof down. You can also clearly see the fixed roll-over hoops.

Dec 16th, 2003, 12:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
benmcguire MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Luton Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 160 Offline	i dont like it, the arial looks strange, im sure they will sell but it looks kind of odd, its the same as what they did with the beetle but a least the funky dials etc will look the part. im sure it must be heavier too,

Dec 19th, 2003, 12:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
cockroach MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in a fox hole Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 5 Offline	I think it looks great - can't wait to see it in real life!

Dec 19th, 2003, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Goonery Time for CHANGE ! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 13,503 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL Are the hinges on the boot really going to look like that? Yes , they really do

Dec 22nd, 2003, 01:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
ature Clandestinely plotting Join Date: Jul 2003 Local Time: 04:58 AM Posts: 25 Offline	Is this a BMW test vehicle, prototype, advance, etc? Sanctioned by BMW/MINI? Looks more like a California mod of a stateside MINI. First, the obvious: California plates, looking like true everyday issue. Second: Marker lights in the wheel arches. Are these not also an export item at this time? Would the protos be outfitted withthese from the start? My understanding is the first allotments are staying in England. Ohter oddities: Looks to be an S model, but has a non-S gas (petrol) cover and the orange marker light (nearest the outside mirrors). Hmmmmmmmmmmm..........whadya think?

Dec 22nd, 2003, 12:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 40,435 Offline	It's a test vehicle.

Dec 22nd, 2003, 06:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 6,256 Offline	To me, it looks like a right dogs dinner. (Thats a complete mess). Most cabriolets look good with the roof down, bad with the roof up. This just looks bad, either way.... Seen on on the motorway a few weeks ago. Didn't think it looked any better in real life...

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