HERITAGE.

During the Suez Crisis at the end of the 1950s, people became aware of how finite resources are for the first time. The fear of an oil crisis with soaring costs gave engineer Alec Issigonis an idea: he took a napkin and sketched an economical compact car that conserved resources. The Mini developed into a cult car over the years, and has many prominent fans to this day. The car cuts a fine figure on the race track, too – its go-kart feel is still legendary today. Here you can read all about our heritage.

The MINI Cooper S "Red Mudder" by DSQUARED².

How do a couple of twins create the most striking Canadian Mini Cooper S that is equally adept on the runway as it is off the beaten path somewhere in British Columbia? The answer lies in the famous Vienna Life Ball.

The story of British Racing Green.  

The traditional green shades first used in the 20th century are still used on British race cars today. MINI green is as iconic as teatime in England. Keep reading to learn the Mini history behind this classic British green colour.

PADDY HOPKIRK

His tour-de-force at the Monte Carlo Rally in 1964 transformed the racing driver from Northern Ireland into the United Kingdom’s most illustrious rally driver and propelled the classic Mini to the status of motor-sport icon. Driving fun typical of the brand is still the passion of the racing driver, now 87 years old. And he continues to relish the challenge of winding country roads.