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13. 1990 Mini Checkmate

One a further series of ‘Colours’ specials, along with the ‘Racing Green’ (1989) and ‘Flame Red’ (1990) all had white

roofs, decals, chrome bumpers, black grilles, and Minilite alloy wheels.

The Checkmate was identical to the others except for the colour, Black, and the ‘Checkmate’ logo on the decals.




14. 1991 Mini Neon

The Mini Neon came in Metallic Nordic Blue although according to one source, this was intended to be Pearlescent Caribbean

Blue.

The seats had chevron faced velour and in the midst of a global recession the extras were a little sparse. You did however

get a digital stereo radio cassette player and hinged rear windows.




15. 1992 Mini Italian Job

Obviously inspired by the 1969 movie of the same name which featured red, white, and blue Mini Cooper S’s, this limited

edition 1,275cc ‘Italian Job’ was based on the Mayfair, and was available in Flame Red, Diamond White, and Electric Blue,

plus Metallic British Racing Green.

Twin headlamps, white grille, white alloy wheels, and bonnet stripes gave this car a unique and stunning look.