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Start of 'New' MINI production


1. 2002 Launch Edition MINI Cooper

New owners BMW introduced the new MINI Hatch in 2000/2001 and quickly followed up with a Cooper version in 2002 which, as

you would expect had a white roof as well as a number of improvements particularly to the performance.

Most importantly it continued the Cooper tradition into the new generation.




2. 2005 MINI Cooper S Checkmate

In 2005 with MINIs fortunes flying high, but the first generation in dire need of a revamp, they produced three fully

loaded special editions.

The Checkmate offered silver and blue leather interior and distinctive checker designs on the metallic blue exterior as

well as some further refinements.




3. 2005 MINI Cooper Park Lane

The Park Lane featured metallic Royal Grey paintwork with a silver roof and bonnet stripes, as well as special graphics.

The interior benefited from exclusive leather trim, and 16-inch alloys, auto air-con, an on-board computer and front sports

seats came as standard.