Mini Countryman One thing is sure, car life spans are diminishing, not because they’ve become less reliable but because we ask them to be systematically current and respond to constantly changing standards. Take the Mini for example; the Austin built between 1959-2000. After 41 years of faithful service the look stayed pretty much the same, which is unheard of today.
Mini revolution For the past 47-years, nearly a half-century the Mini has been turning heads. Introduced for the first time back in 1959, this tiny car has forged a career based on popular success but also sporting triumphs.
WHEN BETTER BECOMES WORSE It was in Brighton, England care of John Cooper Works that our favorite Mini finally got back some of her dignity. (by Jessica Paupinat)
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One thing is sure, car life spans are diminishing, not because they’ve become less reliable but because we ask them to be systematically current and respond to constantly changing standards. Take the Mini for example; the Austin built between 1959-2000. After 41 years of faithful service the look stayed pretty much the same, which is unheard of today.
English constructor-preparer, Jon Cooper has been associated with Mini for decades.
