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I love MINI, Laura · Aug 2nd, 2007, 10:10 AM

Well I think I may have found what could be my dream MCS.

I started a thread last week questioning this MINI cherished listing in MINIs Coming Soon section. Cooper S, Royal Grey, English Leather. See pic below:

Well I then deleted that thread after I rang them and confirmed my suspicions as I thought it may bring unwanted attention to this MINI as I indeed found out that the listing was correct and it is a MINI Park Lane Cooper S (the only one in the country) and I didn't want anyone else to snap it up. My appologies to everyone who posted in it for deleting it.

No its not an import, GB fully, RHD and everything. Registered Sept last year. Something to do with London diplomats I've been told.

Currently I have a deposit on this baby so they are taking it off sale and I'm waiting with baited breathe for it to come out of the prep station and to the dealer so I can see it! I don't know anymore about it than this MINI listing but I am quite excited about it!

I may be a MINI owner again soon!

I will post pics of this MINI as soon as I go to view it. Supposedly it will be between 5-10 days.

XX

118 · Aug 2nd, 2007, 10:23 AM

oooooooh excellent news Laura - I hope it's what you want when you see it, keep us posted

ButtonIt · Aug 2nd, 2007, 10:41 AM

Wooooooooooooooooohooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooo!!! Awesome stuff Laura!!!

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Aug 2nd, 2007, 10:45 AM

That's fantastic news

Really pleased for you!

Why, oh why, wasn't this a production model for the UK as well? I'd love to have know their thinking behind it....

You're going to have to keep it forever now

Secret Admirer · Aug 2nd, 2007, 10:48 AM

Just when we thought we'd lost her, no longer a part of the fold,
she pops back up with this little gem, a new one replacing the old.
An extra special rareity, a one in a million no-less,
Our Laura is back in a shiney Park Lane, but this one's a new Cooper S!!

Well done Laura, well spotted!

I love MINI, Laura · Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:09 AM

Thanks sweetie! Thats so lovely! I love your little poems!

Its not for definite at all yet. For one its an auto and have never driven that before.

Just couldn't let this one off slip through my hands though without seeing it and having first dibs!!

I love MINI, Laura · Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:14 AM

Found these pics of a Park Lane Cooper S from Belgium and another one too.

Have always thought this is a absolute beauty. These pics are not of my find but of on the continent ones.

Tigger you might remember my Mum and Dad's Parklane at Beaulieu this year you parked next to us! Well now I might have its big brother! I'm so excited and I think I may have to keep it forever!

I'm getting married next year - think Parklane MINIs may be our wedding cars!

NickyJ · Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:16 AM

Nice poem SA

I suppose lots of MINIs are unique, but this one sounds really special, I hope you love it when you see it Laura

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original)

Tigger you might remember my Mum and Dad's Parklane at Beaulieu this year you parked next to us! Well now I might have its big brother! I'm so excited and I think I may have to keep it forever!

I'm getting married next year - think Parklane MINIs may be our wedding cars!

I remember! Your mum is quite a character!

It would make a superb wedding car as well, though you may have to buy a dress on the basis of being able to get in and out of the back of a MINI in it! It's got to be worth it

It's great being able to use something for your wedding that's special to you! So much better than just another hire car. Eeyore & I turhed up to our sister's wedding on our tandem (all decorated!) and everyone waiting for the next wedding thought that it must have been us getting married

Tigger.

I love MINI, Laura · Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original)

I remember! Your mum was quite a character!

It would make a superb wedding car as well, though you may have to buy a dress on the basis of being able to get in and out of the back of a MINI in it! It's got to be worth it

It's great being able to use something for your wedding that's special to you! So much better than just another hire car. Eeyore & I turhed up to our sister's wedding on our tandem (all decorated!) and everyone waiting for the next wedding thought that it must have been us getting married

Tigger.

Yeah! Thats her! Quite a character is an understatement! (in a nice way of course)

Its a good thing I don't want a meringue dress isn't it!

Awww a tandem sounds lovely. We once went to a wedding and the next party was waiting outside when we were leaving they had a pink stretch limo and a yellow stretch hummer! Not to my taste but quite cool as the hummer was almost as big as the church!

x

Cobby Park Lane · Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:37 AM

there is only a few words a fellow COOPER park lane owner can say to you....

"LUCKY COW lol"

Seriously, looks like good fun! i would love my PL but with a SC. Speed and style!

Minnie Mouse · Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:56 AM

Oh Laura!!!
From yet another Park Lane owner "how fantastic" and I can't wait to see the pictures!!

You can be our Mummy Park Lane

Foxy Mini · Aug 2nd, 2007, 12:16 PM

I found this on my laptop from MINI United

Congrats Laura, I hope it's what you want

Greenie1 · Aug 2nd, 2007, 12:24 PM

I was tempted on buying a park lane when they come out. I used to have the original Rover park lane mini.
The 'S' park lane looks loverly!

I love MINI, Laura · Aug 2nd, 2007, 12:46 PM

Wow thats a cool picture Foxy!

Thanks for that!

That one doesn't seem to have the parklane logos and such by the side repeaters. Not sure if the one I'm looking at has either but will know soon enough!

Cobby Park Lane · Aug 2nd, 2007, 12:50 PM

If it was built for the uk market, then i would think it would have the PL branding including the badges on the glass, in silver above the repeaters and the door entry strips. i guess its got the 3rd dimension (CF wannabe) dash as well?

I love MINI, Laura · Aug 2nd, 2007, 01:13 PM

I think so. I'm not sure This is all the info I have on it so far:

Reg Mark : LF56AYM
Reg Date 28/09/2006

Model RE32 MINI Cooper S 1.6 4-Cyl 16V
Colour A48 Royal Grey Metallic Metallic
Upholstery LNPN Leather English Black

Maint Pack Active from 28/09/2006 to 27/09/2011
Option 205 Automatic 6sp Gearbox
Option 262 Head Airbags-Front & Rear
Option 403 Elec Panoramic Glass Roof
Option 522 Xenon Headlights & Wash
Option 644 Bluetooth Telephone Preparation
Option 674 Harman Kardon - Hi-Fi
Package 7AM MINI Park Lane

I don't know if it has any dealer fit options or anything. Will have to wait and see!

Can't really think how much it must have been in September 2006.

Cobby Park Lane · Aug 2nd, 2007, 01:19 PM

i think the...

"Package 7AM MINI Park Lane"

is the badging etc package.

Thats a similar spec to my PL, ive got the HK, Xenons, air bags etc. but no auto or sun roof.

looks like it will be a great car!

we need photos asap.....

I love MINI, Laura · Aug 2nd, 2007, 01:27 PM

If you don't mind. Can I ask how much yours was brand new approx that way I can probably add about £2000-£3000 for the difference between the Cooper and the S.

I don't know how to work out just how much it was otherwise.

Cobby Park Lane · Aug 2nd, 2007, 02:18 PM

Well, mine wasn't new when i got it, was about 10 months old with 15 thousand on the clock, so fairly high millage. (higher now tho...20 months old with 40k on the clock.....)

Its a PL on a '55
HK stereo
Zenon headlights
rubber matts
rubber boot mat
i think thats about it over standard....

cost me £14,000 from specialist cars, stevenage.

hope that helps a bit.
Neil

Aug 2nd, 2007, 10:10 AM	#1
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 3,325 Offline	Our New MINI Park Lane Cooper S (We've bought it!!!) Well I think I may have found what could be my dream MCS. I started a thread last week questioning this MINI cherished listing in MINIs Coming Soon section. Cooper S, Royal Grey, English Leather. See pic below: Well I then deleted that thread after I rang them and confirmed my suspicions as I thought it may bring unwanted attention to this MINI as I indeed found out that the listing was correct and it is a MINI Park Lane Cooper S (the only one in the country) and I didn't want anyone else to snap it up. My appologies to everyone who posted in it for deleting it. No its not an import, GB fully, RHD and everything. Registered Sept last year. Something to do with London diplomats I've been told. Currently I have a deposit on this baby so they are taking it off sale and I'm waiting with baited breathe for it to come out of the prep station and to the dealer so I can see it! I don't know anymore about it than this MINI listing but I am quite excited about it! I may be a MINI owner again soon! I will post pics of this MINI as soon as I go to view it. Supposedly it will be between 5-10 days. XX Attached Thumbnails Last edited by I love MINI, Laura : Aug 25th, 2007 at 08:27 AM.

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Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 4,629 Online	That's fantastic news Really pleased for you! Why, oh why, wasn't this a production model for the UK as well? I'd love to have know their thinking behind it.... You're going to have to keep it forever now Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 3,325 Offline	Found these pics of a Park Lane Cooper S from Belgium and another one too. Have always thought this is a absolute beauty. These pics are not of my find but of on the continent ones. Tigger you might remember my Mum and Dad's Parklane at Beaulieu this year you parked next to us! Well now I might have its big brother! I'm so excited and I think I may have to keep it forever! I'm getting married next year - think Parklane MINIs may be our wedding cars! Attached Thumbnails

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Aug 2nd, 2007, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Secret Admirer At home Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In the Loving room Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 127 Offline	Just when we thought we'd lost her, no longer a part of the fold, she pops back up with this little gem, a new one replacing the old. An extra special rareity, a one in a million no-less, Our Laura is back in a shiney Park Lane, but this one's a new Cooper S!! Well done Laura, well spotted!

Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 3,325 Offline	Thanks sweetie! Thats so lovely! I love your little poems! Its not for definite at all yet. For one its an auto and have never driven that before. Just couldn't let this one off slip through my hands though without seeing it and having first dibs!!

Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
NickyJ Going to see TC soon !!!! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 7,566 Online	Nice poem SA I suppose lots of MINIs are unique, but this one sounds really special, I hope you love it when you see it Laura

Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 4,629 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original) Tigger you might remember my Mum and Dad's Parklane at Beaulieu this year you parked next to us! Well now I might have its big brother! I'm so excited and I think I may have to keep it forever! I'm getting married next year - think Parklane MINIs may be our wedding cars! I remember! Your mum is quite a character! It would make a superb wedding car as well, though you may have to buy a dress on the basis of being able to get in and out of the back of a MINI in it! It's got to be worth it It's great being able to use something for your wedding that's special to you! So much better than just another hire car. Eeyore & I turhed up to our sister's wedding on our tandem (all decorated!) and everyone waiting for the next wedding thought that it must have been us getting married Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009! Last edited by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo : Aug 2nd, 2007 at 01:41 PM.

Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 3,325 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tigger, Eeyore & Roo (original) I remember! Your mum was quite a character! It would make a superb wedding car as well, though you may have to buy a dress on the basis of being able to get in and out of the back of a MINI in it! It's got to be worth it It's great being able to use something for your wedding that's special to you! So much better than just another hire car. Eeyore & I turhed up to our sister's wedding on our tandem (all decorated!) and everyone waiting for the next wedding thought that it must have been us getting married Tigger. Yeah! Thats her! Quite a character is an understatement! (in a nice way of course) Its a good thing I don't want a meringue dress isn't it! Awww a tandem sounds lovely. We once went to a wedding and the next party was waiting outside when we were leaving they had a pink stretch limo and a yellow stretch hummer! Not to my taste but quite cool as the hummer was almost as big as the church! x

Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
Cobby Park Lane Mini Convert.... My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biggleswade, Beds.UK Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 200 Offline	there is only a few words a fellow COOPER park lane owner can say to you.... "LUCKY COW lol" Seriously, looks like good fun! i would love my PL but with a SC. Speed and style!

Aug 2nd, 2007, 11:56 AM	#12 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 24,778 Offline	Oh Laura!!! From yet another Park Lane owner "how fantastic" and I can't wait to see the pictures!! You can be our Mummy Park Lane ~~Global Moderator~~

Aug 2nd, 2007, 12:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
Foxy Mini What? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Suffolk Local Time: 04:39 PM Posts: 1,481 Offline	I found this on my laptop from MINI United Congrats Laura, I hope it's what you want Attached Thumbnails *.......::::: www.EastCoastMiniClub.co.uk :::::.......* The Original and BEST MINI Club in East Anglia - Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire & Norfolk!

Aug 2nd, 2007, 12:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
Greenie1 vroom, vroom! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Suffolk/Essex Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 389 Offline	I was tempted on buying a park lane when they come out. I used to have the original Rover park lane mini. The 'S' park lane looks loverly!

Aug 2nd, 2007, 12:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 3,325 Offline	Wow thats a cool picture Foxy! Thanks for that! That one doesn't seem to have the parklane logos and such by the side repeaters. Not sure if the one I'm looking at has either but will know soon enough!

Aug 2nd, 2007, 12:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cobby Park Lane Mini Convert.... My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biggleswade, Beds.UK Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 200 Offline	If it was built for the uk market, then i would think it would have the PL branding including the badges on the glass, in silver above the repeaters and the door entry strips. i guess its got the 3rd dimension (CF wannabe) dash as well?

Aug 2nd, 2007, 01:13 PM	#17 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 3,325 Offline	I think so. I'm not sure This is all the info I have on it so far: Reg Mark : LF56AYM Reg Date 28/09/2006 Model RE32 MINI Cooper S 1.6 4-Cyl 16V Colour A48 Royal Grey Metallic Metallic Upholstery LNPN Leather English Black Maint Pack Active from 28/09/2006 to 27/09/2011 Option 205 Automatic 6sp Gearbox Option 262 Head Airbags-Front & Rear Option 403 Elec Panoramic Glass Roof Option 522 Xenon Headlights & Wash Option 644 Bluetooth Telephone Preparation Option 674 Harman Kardon - Hi-Fi Package 7AM MINI Park Lane I don't know if it has any dealer fit options or anything. Will have to wait and see! Can't really think how much it must have been in September 2006.

Aug 2nd, 2007, 01:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
Cobby Park Lane Mini Convert.... My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biggleswade, Beds.UK Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 200 Offline	i think the... "Package 7AM MINI Park Lane" is the badging etc package. Thats a similar spec to my PL, ive got the HK, Xenons, air bags etc. but no auto or sun roof. looks like it will be a great car! we need photos asap.....

Aug 2nd, 2007, 01:27 PM	#19 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 3,325 Offline	If you don't mind. Can I ask how much yours was brand new approx that way I can probably add about £2000-£3000 for the difference between the Cooper and the S. I don't know how to work out just how much it was otherwise.

Aug 2nd, 2007, 02:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
Cobby Park Lane Mini Convert.... My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Biggleswade, Beds.UK Local Time: 05:39 PM Posts: 200 Offline	Well, mine wasn't new when i got it, was about 10 months old with 15 thousand on the clock, so fairly high millage. (higher now tho...20 months old with 40k on the clock.....) Its a PL on a '55 HK stereo Zenon headlights rubber matts rubber boot mat i think thats about it over standard.... cost me £14,000 from specialist cars, stevenage. hope that helps a bit. Neil

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