It had been in August 1959 that a talented designer named Sir Alec Issigonis breathed lifestyle into the MINI. Considered a really hip auto, the Mini (introduced towards public since the Austin Seven) was originally fitted with an 850cc 34bhp motor. It's a straightforward & agile auto that may accommodate four adults. Fast forward to the present year. The 2010 Mini John Cooper Convertible, with its 1.6-liter, four -cylinder unit and revved up direct fuel injection, shows the transformation that the popular car has gone through throughout the years.

It's the 1960s that the Mini is best remembered for. The very first Mini Cooper hit the streets in 1961, powered by a 997cc engine with 55bhp. Automobile racing driver John Cooper developed the souped-up version of the Mini. In 1962, the Austin Seven was renamed Austin Mini. Then in 1963, 1071-cc motor with 70 horsepower were incorporated inside the Austin/Morris Mini Cooper 1071S.The Cooper S soared in popularity when the 91bhp Works spec cars won the Monte Carlo Rally from 1964 to 1967. In 1967 the mini underwent changes, notably wider rear windscreen, transformed rear light clusters, and a new grille.

The Mini Clubman was launched in the marketplace in 1969. Between the years 1969 to 1980, the Mini underwent numerous enhancements. It had been restyled by former Ford designer Roy Haynes. A lot more comforts were also added. Output of the Mini Clubman and Mini Clubman Estate occurred during this era. In 1981, the Mini 1000 and Clubman estate incorporated enhanced equipment and renamed Mini HL. By 2000, BMW-engineered Mini Cooper debuted at the Paris Motor Show.

The MINI's phenomenal success is hinged on the fact that it's a tight auto perfect for crowded city streets. It's a brilliant mix of retro and up-to-the-minute design, and above all, fun to drive. Car or truck buffs can expect fresher styling, far more engine upgrades and new, modern features while using the 2011 Mini.