Would I buy another mini - oh yes! Shifts very smooth, almost as if there is no wrong gear to be in. I also found that this car holds a lot more than one would believe. Key to this is the extensive range of accessories available at dealers across the ÚK. Dougal is Pepper White with a Blue convertible top and has the beautiful Malt Brown English leather seats that were unique to the special edition Sidewalks. The transition for the two manufacturers was difficult and had been forced out of necessity.
Once depressed it adjust accelerator response to momentarily raise torque and tightens the steering. Pickup required within 7 days of close of auction. Having traded my '02 Dodge Ram needless to say I'm thrilled with the gas milage. We replaced the grey plastic roll bar covers, which are standard on the Cooper convertibles, with the chrome roll bar covers that are standard on the Cooper S convertible. I get compliments on it everyday. Last but certainly not least in the interior, I decided to replace the stock grey shifter and e-brake boots, with boots in a brown color to match the seats. The performance of the Cooper S is stellar.
This features tighter springs and a heavy duty anti-roll bar. Additional Pictures: click on any one for a larger view Aero kit front bumper with chrome grilles. Originally called the Mosquito, the Morris Minor was introduced at the Earls Court Motor Show on September 20th, 1948. Dougal is Pepper White with a Blue convertible top and has the beautiful Malt Brown English leather seats that were unique to the special edition Sidewalks. With a 6 speed automatic transmission, I believe the engine is the 168-hp supercharged 1. The car has been lovingly maintained.
It has always been Garage Kept on My Watch. The Sidewalk editions of the Convertible can be accessorized with cycle, surfboard and snowboard luggage racks, as well as the John Cooper Works tuning and styling kits. The Mini Sidewalks are still powered by the same two engine choices: a 115-hp 1. The supercharged S is outfitted with a six-speed Getrag manual transmission while the base model has a five-speed standard. Though the quirky design and massively customizable bits and pieces that have made up the Mini brand's interior philosophy since it was reborn in 2001 have proven somewhat endearing, the Cooper Hardtop's ergonomics have always been an unmitigated disaster.
How is it that now when in a traffic jam I still smile? Interior is laid out with great race car style. Just make sure the car has original parts or they wont do the work as part of the maintenance. Good job to Mini on a new platform success. The Sidewalk editions of the Convertible can be accessorized with cycle, surfboard and snowboard luggage racks, as well as the John Cooper Works tuning and styling kits. Also available are Sport, Cold Weather and high-end Audio Packages.
Plus, this is a very small car, with a rear seat that's practically uninhabitable by adult-size occupants. Now standard is an auxiliary audio input for portable digital music players and the S model has a few more wheels from which to choose. To top them off, and unique to this car alone, I embroidered the Sidewalk logo onto the new e-brake boot. Bonnet stripes, mirror caps, and convertible top colors add to the number of ways the Cooper can be visually tailored to personal preference. In addition the Twin-Scroll Turbo has much less lag than expected.
. On the inside the Leatherette is a must, comfortable for long trips but I must warn they get very warm quick. However, rear passengers may feel cramped with tight shoulder space and limited legroom. If the previous owners had let the oil get low, I will have engines problems sooner rather than later. Combine those unique driving dynamics with a sense of fun that permeates the entire brand from pre-sales marketing to the actual sales process itself and you end up with a marketplace success. This has always been strictly a pleasure car, so it has never seen road salt, or been driven during winter at all.
There are some minor stone nicks and scratches but nothing that can't be touched up probably pretty easily. To top them off, and unique to this car alone, I embroidered the Sidewalk logo onto the new e-brake boot. This has always been strictly a pleasure car, so it has never seen road salt, or been driven during winter at all. The previous owner took very good care of it. Both auto gearboxes are equipped with a Steptronic function, providing a sportier driving experience. The Morris Minor was the first British car to ever reach a production rate of one million. Leg room is almost nonexistent which is why my back seat is off limits.