Henrik_imp
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Lots of nice trucks, but I think a car would also qualify. Here is the CB next to my 1969 Mini Automatic, with the Monkey from 1974 thrown in for good measure:
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Houtman_imp
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My wife had a Mini when we lived in England , I did not know that they made an automatic as well.
the Ferret
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good night that looks like a small carHenrik_imp said:Lots of nice trucks, but I think a car would also qualify. Here is the CB next to my 1969 Mini Automatic, with the Monkey from 1974 thrown in for good measure:
Bazbro_imp
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Here ya go, Ferret... Some specs (and it was offered with an 'automatic' as an option on some models)...
Austin Mini Cooper 1275S Specs, Performance, Comparisons
Austin Mini Cooper 1275S Specs, Performance, Comparisons
the Ferret
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lol less horsepower than a CB1100...0-60 in 11 seconds... GET OUTTA THE WAY!
Bazbro_imp
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Great racing, despite their diminutive size.The ferret_imp said:
GoldOxide_imp
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Heh, heh, ... It is like watching toy cars.Bazbro_imp said:Great racing, despite their diminutive size.The ferret_imp said:
Bazbro_imp
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Yeah!! Scalextric... Slot cars!!
Henrik_imp
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Keep in mind that mine is a 1000, not a 1275 or a Cooper. So, I think the engine is originally quoted to have some 38 HP when new, which means that now 50 years later (yes, it is fully original) it's probably in the low 20's... That said, it only weighs about 600kg.
Acceleration is not quick, but I can get it up to maybe 120 kmh. However, running at 80 kmh on normal roads is perfect, and it just hums along.
I love it! Cars don't need to be bigger than that. It will sear four adults, but since most people these days only go with one or two people in their cars most of the time, there is ample space then to also bring along the luggage/shopping you need. I would love to get one of the modern kei cars from Japan for my everyday car usage. Unfortunately they are not imported here. We do however get more and more huge SUVs!
Acceleration is not quick, but I can get it up to maybe 120 kmh. However, running at 80 kmh on normal roads is perfect, and it just hums along.
I love it! Cars don't need to be bigger than that. It will sear four adults, but since most people these days only go with one or two people in their cars most of the time, there is ample space then to also bring along the luggage/shopping you need. I would love to get one of the modern kei cars from Japan for my everyday car usage. Unfortunately they are not imported here. We do however get more and more huge SUVs!
misterprofessionality
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always love to see a car parked next to a bike with more horsepower...lol.Henrik_imp said:Lots of nice trucks, but I think a car would also qualify. Here is the CB next to my 1969 Mini Automatic, with the Monkey from 1974 thrown in for good measure:
Bazbro_imp
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The early Minis (introduced in 1958, by the way!) were just 848cc!!
It seated four in relative comfort; cruised at 70 if necessary, and out-handled most sports cars of the day. It won the Monte Carlo Rally, too. Most families in the UK have owned at least one in the family over the years - I've owned two, a Mini 1000 saloon and a 1275cc Mini GT estate. Great little cars, killed off by enhanced "safety regs" and emissions.
The car was so good that VolksWagen stole the styling cues and have made something that they call "Mini". It's s very good car but... It's huge! There's nothing "mini" about it!
The designer of the original, Sir Alex Issigonis, must be turning in his grave.
It seated four in relative comfort; cruised at 70 if necessary, and out-handled most sports cars of the day. It won the Monte Carlo Rally, too. Most families in the UK have owned at least one in the family over the years - I've owned two, a Mini 1000 saloon and a 1275cc Mini GT estate. Great little cars, killed off by enhanced "safety regs" and emissions.
The car was so good that VolksWagen stole the styling cues and have made something that they call "Mini". It's s very good car but... It's huge! There's nothing "mini" about it!
The designer of the original, Sir Alex Issigonis, must be turning in his grave.
Henrik_imp
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Actually it is BMW who makes the new Mini. I totally agree that there is nothing Mini about them, but I still really like them. If nothing else, they are somewhat original in comparison to all the other "small" cars you can buy today. Here is some perspective between the original, and a new cabriolet and a Countryman:Bazbro_imp said:The early Minis (introduced in 1958, by the way!) were just 848cc!!
It seated four in relative comfort; cruised at 70 if necessary, and out-handled most sports cars of the day. It won the Monte Carlo Rally, too. Most families in the UK have owned at least one in the family over the years - I've owned two, a Mini 1000 saloon and a 1275cc Mini GT estate. Great little cars, killed off by enhanced "safety regs" and emissions.
The car was so good that VolksWagen stole the styling cues and have made something that they call "Mini". It's s very good car but... It's huge! There's nothing "mini" about it!
The designer of the original, Sir Alex Issigonis, must be turning in his grave.
peterbaron
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^^ still three amigos
the Ferret
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wow the green one looks so tiny, like a toy really.
Bazbro_imp
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Yes, my mistake - BMW NOT VW!! Sorry...
GoldOxide_imp
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The mini appears to be in really good body shape.Henrik_imp said:Lots of nice trucks, but I think a car would also qualify. Here is the CB next to my 1969 Mini Automatic, with the Monkey from 1974 thrown in for good measure:
Bazbro_imp
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That's what I mean - the original Mini was revolutionary. VERY small but all sorts of space-saving features abounded, like tiny wheels, no linings in the doors, sliding windows, Hydrolastic (rubber) suspension and so on. The engines were gradually upped, with John Cooper performance variations too, from 848cc, 997, 998, 1071 and 1275 engine sizes.The ferret_imp said:
But then BMW have taken this unique, superb concept, pinched a few styling cues to put on their new MID-SIZED car and called it... a MINI!! Darned cheek of it!!
The new Mini is a darned good car, don't get me wrong, but the original Mini was such a British style icon, it's a bit of a choker!
GoldOxide_imp
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The British Mini was common in Canada during its prime. However, it did not do well in accumulating snow storms.
Henrik_imp
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I know! Even more so using a tilt-shift filter:The ferret_imp said:
That's what I mean - the original Mini was revolutionary. VERY small but all sorts of space-saving features abounded, like tiny wheels, no linings in the doors, sliding windows, Hydrolastic (rubber) suspension and so on. The engines were gradually upped, with John Cooper performance variations too, from 848cc, 997, 998, 1071 and 1275 engine sizes.Bazbro_imp said:That's what I mean - the original Mini was revolutionary. VERY small but all sorts of space-saving features abounded, like tiny wheels, no linings in the doors, sliding windows, Hydrolastic (rubber) suspension and so on. The engines were gradually upped, with John Cooper performance variations too, from 848cc, 997, 998, 1071 and 1275 engine sizes.The ferret_imp said:
But then BMW have taken this unique, superb concept, pinched a few styling cues to put on their new MID-SIZED car and called it... a MINI!! Darned cheek of it!!
The new Mini is a darned good car, don't get me wrong, but the original Mini was such a British style icon, it's a bit of a choker!
But then BMW have taken this unique, superb concept, pinched a few styling cues to put on their new MID-SIZED car and called it... a MINI!! Darned cheek of it!!
The new Mini is a damned good car, don't get me wrong, but the original Mini was such a British style icon, it's a bit of a choker!
And I totally agree with you. I have always loved the original Mini, and they have been part of my life ever since I was born. In BMW's defense, crash safety development together with an ever growing desire to have all the various creature comforts and just bigger cars of the buyers of today is really what killed the Mini. It could probably live on in Japan with their kei care regulations, and there they still make some very cool and useful tiny cars.
In case you are interested, you can read more about my passion for Minis on my blog: The Mini Series
zbillster_imp
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Something tells me August's challenge should be "your CB next to a car with less horsepower." 
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