onstotc@prism.CS.ORST.EDU (Onstott Curtis B) writes:
> I was recently visiting a local garage and noticed an unusual MiniCooper
> pickup truck. The owner said that it was for real (factory- not backyard
> customization :) ) Anybody heard of such a beast?
Yes, correct! The factory built Mini pickups. Not sure if they were
Mini Cooper pickups though!
Amazin' Minis came from the factory in various forms: Saloons, estates,
"woody wagons" (Countryman and Traveller), pickups (yer hate to call
the cutie a "truck" though...), vans ("panel vans" to the Yanks), racing
cars (the Coopers!). Not forgetting the Clubman style. There was
even a hatchback style... although this wasn't an official factory
variation as far as I know.
Funny thought: I seem to remember from my "The Incredible Mini" book
someone had built a tow truck Mini! Probably useful at Go-Kart tracks!
Cheers!
Garry Archer Esq. archer@hsi.com
3M Health Information Systems, Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S.A.
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