The original Mini design team headed by Sir Alec Issigonis were given a brief to develop the smallest possible car that would still comfortably accommodate four adults and luggage, Issigonis conceived a box measuring 10 feet by 4 feet by 4 feet of which 80% should be given over to passengers and luggage, leaving only 2 feet for the engine. To accomplish this, Issigonis used very small, 10" wheels, and an all-independent suspension. However, the real masterstroke was his idea of employing a transverse engine, driving the front wheels via a gearbox and a final drive built into the sump of the engine.

The resulting packaging and handling characteristics took the world by storm and following Mini’s lead, the majority of modern cars utilise the principles of front wheel drive with transverse mounted engines.

Our favourites are the mini 30 and the British Open Classic - Metallic British Racing Green with an huge electric sunroof, this car looks awesome! We currently have two 30's and an Open Classic in stock

If anyone owns any of these Limited Editions, why not send us a few pictures and a resume on the car so we can add them to our pages