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10. 1987 Mini Advantage

Originally another in the ‘London’ series, the ‘Wimbledon’; the All England Lawn Tennis Association squashed plans for

giving a car with that name a tennis theme.

Perhaps this led to the car being launched in May at the French Open? Diamond White paintwork, grey trim, tennis net decals

featuring the ‘Advantage’ logo, and the green and grey ‘Tennis Net’ interior would have made this a hit with tennis fans.

The promotional image, apparently inspired by a famous tennis poster wouldn’t be acceptable these days though.




11. 1988 Mini Racing

One of several limited-edition Minis based around different colours; the Mini Racing was, of course, metallic British

Racing Green with a white roof.

It had white coach lines and the ‘Racing’ logo on the sides and black ‘Crayons’ fabric interior. Also out in 1988 were the

‘Red Hot’ (GPO Red) and ‘Jet Black’, while they were joined in 1989 by ‘Sky’ and ‘Rose’ which had baby blue and baby pink

roofs and white bodywork, and the Flame (Flame Red). They were advertised with the slogan, “At last, the Sixties.”




12. 1989 Mini 30

In June 1989 the Mini 30 was unveiled for the 30th anniversary of the Mini. Available in Cherry Red or Black with decals

and badge featuring a 1959-1989 crest.

The upholstery was part leather with red piping and it came with a leather-bound copy of Rob Golding's book "Mini".