[MINIMARK]

Pics of the real car are coming soon!

Keep your eyes peeled, im told it looks very nice.

Mark

 

[smiffy]

There is some company that that will be doing the conversion on MINI's. I think its called BESPOKE cars or something like that, Monsta did this tread a few weeks ago

 

[MitchyBoy]

Bespoke it is.........

It is Bespoke who are doing the conversions, but the smart money wouldn't buy one, I have a sneaky feeling that cutting the roof off your Mini might just void your warranty. You'll lose all the rigidity in the chassis as well, which would be a shame seeing as they're such tight cars too.

Mitch

 

[Paul]

I have contacted the Bespoke company some time ago, told them about the site, asked them about the convertible MINI....


No response.

 

[smartbomb]

...perhaps they cut their tops off instead ?

 

[MINIMARK]

Smiffy

Hey up chappers, i know the thread is knocking about, just thought i would post somthing to keep people informed thats all.

Mark

 

[Basil]

.....No response.

are they related to BMW AG in any way ?

 

[Paul]

I got a phonecall today from Bespoke (better late than never)...

They will have photographs on their site next week, and the car should be ready next week also.

I am hoping to arrange a test drive and photosession in the next couple of weeks.

 

[AER]

If the MINI is to be head honcho in this 'hotly' contested group of cars, then a convertable would be a good idea for BMW to market. What with the 206 cabriolet and the forthcoming KA convertable (which with the wide body/arch'e looks superb) they may be in for a hard time.

 

[Paul]

Have no fear, I know that they have made at least one prototype convertable (2 seater roadster actually) and that MINI have been looking into the viability of such a project financially...

I hope they make it, I'm sure we'll see one by 2004 at the latest.

 

[Kinster]

According to the Bespoke Website, you can own their Mini convertable from 10th Feb 2002

 

[Basil]

Think I'd lease it.......at least that way I wouldn't own it.......

 

[smartbomb]

10th of Feb uh ? Well if I can hide it for a few days would make a lovely valentines gift ! Wouldn't be surprised if it was returned with a bootfull of my stuff !

 

[Basil]

each to their own of course........ I guess......