just looking for a list of specials or limited editions, like it jobs, paul smith, mini 30's etc, does anyone know if theres a list
yes i have done a search before some one says "why dont you try searching"
admittedly if there is a list on here i obviously havent searched hard enough lol
List Of Specials?
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Remylebleu
, Mar 11 2012 09:28 PM
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 09:28 PM
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 10:15 PM
One of the mags (mini world I think) have a list on their website.
On my phone else I would link it for you - should come uP easy enough in google
On my phone else I would link it for you - should come uP easy enough in google
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 10:17 PM
Even better than a list we played ''Alcohol Alphabet'' recently with mini models/Le's/Se's...if you failed you had to knock it back 
Its safe to say Mrs Max and I were well and truly hammered!!!
Its safe to say Mrs Max and I were well and truly hammered!!!
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Export limited editions
Mini Brighton
Market: Japan
Year: 1988
Mini Belfast
Market: Japan
Year: 1988
Mini Kensington
Market: Japan, Italy
Exterior color:
Surf Blue
Interior:
Year: 1996-1997
Mini After Eight
Market: France
Year: 1991
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
BRG
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and door handles; black mirrors and grille
Decals/badges: "After Eight" script on rear wing
Interior: Velvet seat covering
Equipment: 12" steel wheels with full wheel covers; front head restraints
Production: 1,500
Cost new: 47,500 FF
This trim package adopted the branding of the After Eight chocolate mint in a partnership with its manufacturer, Rowntree & Company (then owned by Nestlé).
Mini Woodbury
Market: France
Year: 1992
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Black
Interior: Beige leather stamped with "Arc de Triomphe"; walnut dashboard
Equipment: 12" steel wheels with full wheel covers
Production: 500
Mini Cosmopolitan
Market: France
Year: 1993
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Black
Exterior trim: Black grille and mirrors; chrome bumpers
Decals/badges: "Cosmopolitan" text on rear wing
Interior: Fabric-covered seats and door panels
Equipment: Philips CD player
Production: 1,000
Cost new: 51,200 FF
Mini Silverstone
Market: Germany
Year: 1993
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Black
Decals/badges: Coachlines and crossed-checkered-flag "Silverstone" decals
Interior: Leather seat edging with cloth inserts and red piping; birdseye maple dashboard, door cappings, and gear knob; maroon carpets
Equipment: 6x13 "Revolution" alloy wheels, "German" wheel arches
Mini Blue Star
Market: Germany
Year: 1996
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Tahiti Blue Metallic (JRJ)
Exterior trim: Body-colored wheel arches
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Blue Star" script decals
Interior: Full blue leather seats with gray piping; elm dashboard, door cappings, door pulls, steering wheel, gear knob, and handbrake grip; blue leather gaiter; Magnolia instruments; black carpets
Equipment: 13x6 alloy "Sportspack" wheels, "German" wheel arches, twin spotlamps
Production:
Cost new:
External links:
Blue Star on Mini-Wiki.de
The steering wheel used in the Blue Star is a RAID model 13D.
Mini Silver Bullet
Market: Germany
Year: 1996
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Silver Metallic
Exterior trim: Body-coloured wheel arches
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Silver Bullet" decals
Interior: Full black leather seats with red piping; elm dashboard, door cappings, door pulls, and gear knob; black leather gaiter; Magnolia instruments; black carpets
Equipment: 13x6 5-spoke "Revolution" alloy wheels, Sportspack wheel arches, twin spotlamps
Production: 400 for Germany
Cost new:
External links:
Silver Bullet on Mini-Wiki.de
The steering wheel used in the Silver Bullet is a RAID model 13D.
Mini Monza
Market: Germany
Year: 1998-1999
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Tahiti Blue Metallic (JRJ)
Exterior trim: Body-colored wheel arches
Decals/badges: Coachlines with crossed-checkered-flag "Monza" decals
Interior: Black leather seats; burl walnut dashboard and door cappings; black carpets
Equipment: 13x6 Minilite alloy wheels, Sportspack wheel arches, four spotlamps
Production:
Cost new:
Mini Lapagayo
Market: Netherlands
Year: 1998
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Tahiti Blue Metallic (JRJ)
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, bumpers, and door handles; white door mirrors; white fuel filler cap
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Mini Cooper" decals; "Lapagayo" striping and logos on lower section of doors
Interior: Leather and Alcantara upholstery; walnut dashboard and gear knob; tinted windows
Equipment: 12" Minilite alloy wheels painted white; two spotlamps; package including polo shirt and umbrella
Production: 20
Cost new: 27,990ƒ
Anniversary limited editions
Mini 25
Year: 1984 (July)
Based on: Mini Mayfair
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Silver Leaf Metallic (MME - BLVC421)
Exterior trim: Nimbus Grey
Decals/badges: Side and rear grey and red stripes with "Mini 25" logos
Interior: Luxury velvet with red piping, zip pockets fitted to front seats, red seat belts, leather-wrapped steering wheel
Equipment: 12" wheels, 8.4" front disc brakes, full-width wheel trim with arch extensions, 1275GT instrumentation, tinted glass, stereo radio cassette, twin door mirrors
Production: 3,500 in UK, 1,500 exported
Cost new: £3,865
Mini 30
Year: 1989 (June)
Based on: Mini Mayfair
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Cherry Red (COG - BLVC843)
Black (PMA - BLVC90)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Coachlines and 1959-1989 crests
Interior: Half leather/lightning cloth, red piping
Equipment: Minilite-style wheels, security coded stereo, leather-bound copy of Rob Golding's book ("Mini")
Production: 3,000 for UK
Cost new: £5,599
Of the 3,000 produced for the UK, 2,000 were in Cherry Red and 1,000 were Black; 2,800 were manual and 200 had an automatic gearbox (which was offered for the first time in a limited edition.)
Mini 35
Year: 1994 (June)
Based on: Mini Sprite
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Pearlescent Nevada Red
Metallic Arizona Blue
Diamond White
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, lock set and door handles.
Decals/badges: Silver coachline with special decals
Interior: Blue-and-pink "Jamboree" fabric
Equipment: Opening rear windows, R652 stereo
Production: 1,000 for UK
Cost new: £5,695
The 35 did not come with alloy wheels as standard. An automatic transmission was offered as an option. This limited edition was also offered in France, Italy and Japan, although it was identified by different names in those markets.
Mini 40
Year: 1999 (April)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colours:
Island Blue (BU5)
Mulberry Red (CDM - BLVC1274)
Old English White (WT3)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers, grille, and handles
Decals/badges: Gold "Mini 40" bonnet badge, anniversary decal on the body sides, chrome "GB" on boot
Interior: Color-matched leather seats with contrasting piping, alloy dashboard, chrome detailed instruments, and a leather facia top, handbrake, and gear knob
Equipment: CD Player, 13" Sportspack wheels, Sportspack arches, twin spotlamps
Production: 250 for UK
Cost new: £10,995
London limited editions
Mini Mayfair
Year: 1982 - 1994
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc / 1275cc (from May 1992)
Exterior colour: Various
Exterior trim: Various coloured grille, door handles, bumpers, door mirrors, plastic wheel arch extensions and sill finishers, chrome from 1992. Silver plastic wheel covers
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Mayfair" logos
Interior: Various colours, seats and door cards in Chalkstripe velor (1985-1988), Prism velor (1988-1991), Chevron velor (1992-1994), Windsor velor (1995-1996)
Equipment: 12" wheels with alloy option after 1984, opening rear side windows, radio, head restraints, locking fuel cap, tinted glass, tachometer, front disc brakes from 1984, brake servo from 1988
Cost new: £3,363
Mini Ritz
Year: 1985 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Silver Leaf Metallic (MME - BLVC421)
Exterior trim: Chrome, black-centered grille
Decals/badges: Red stripes with "Ritz" logos
Interior: Claret Red, Prussian Blue and Osprey Grey velvet
Equipment: 12" alloy wheels
Production: 2,000 for UK, 1,725 for export
Cost new: £3,798
Mini Chelsea
Year: 1985 (February)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colours:
Targa Red (CNE - BLVC641)
Silver Leaf (Japan) (MME - BLVC421)
Exterior trim: Gray bumpers and door handles
Decals/badges: Silver and red coachlines with "Chelsea" logos
Interior: Osprey Grey with red piping
Equipment: 12" alloy wheels and opening rear side windows
Production: 1,500 for UK, more exported
Cost new: £3,898
Produced after the supply of Mini Ritz's had been sold.
Mini Piccadilly
Year: 1986 (May)
Based: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Cashmere Gold Metallic (GMD - BLVC422)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers, black-centred grille
Decals/badges: Twin coachlines with "Piccadilly" logo
Interior: Bitter Chocolate, Coffee and Claret velvet
Equipment: Full-width wheel trims, push button radio
Production: 2,500
Cost new: £3,928
Many examples were exported to France and Japan.
Mini Park Lane
Year: 1987 (January)
Based: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Black (PMA - BLVC90)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille surround
Decals/badges: 'Park Lane' logos on doors and bootlid, stripes on rear side panels
Interior: Beige/Black velvet
Equipment: Full width wheel trims, tinted windows, opening side windows, stereo radio cassette
Production: 4,000 (1,500 for UK, 700 for Japan)
Cost new: £4,194
Mini Advantage
Also known as: Mini Masters (Germany)
Year: 1987 (June)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Diamond White (NMN - BLVC655)
Exterior trim: Grey bumpers and door handles; black door mirrors; white wheel covers for the 12" steel wheels; Nimbus grey plastic wheel arch extensions and sill finishers
Decals/badges: Tennis-net theme on lower body sides with "Advantage" script logo; Advantage logo on upper right of bootlid
Interior: Flint Grey and Jade Green "Tennis Net" cloth on seats and door panels
Equipment: Tachometer, radio-cassette, tinted glass, opening rear windows with chrome surround
Production: 4,675 (2,500 for UK)
Cost new: £4,286
First launched in France in May 1987 to coincide with the French Open, the Mini Advantage also appeared in the UK in June of that year to be available during The Championships, Wimbledon.
Colours limited editions
Mini Red Hot
Year: 1988 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Red
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille surround
Decals/badges: Black coachline and 'Red Hot' logos
Interior: Black velour
Equipment: Full width wheel trims, opening side windows, tinted glass, push button radio
Production: ~3,000 (~1,000 for UK)
Cost new: £4,382
Mini Jet Black
Year: 1988 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Black
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille surround
Decals/badges: Red coachline and 'Jet Black' logos
Interior: Black velour
Equipment: Full width wheel trims, opening side windows, tinted glass, push button radio
Production: 3,000 (1,000 for UK)
Cost new: £4,382
Mini Rose
Year: 1989 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
White (DME) with Pastel Pink roof
Exterior trim: Black bumpers and grille center
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Rose' logo
Interior: Pink and Blue 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Full-width white wheeltrims, radio cassette
Production: 500
Cost new: £4,675
This 1960's theme was introduced in preparation for the Mini's 30th birthday.
Mini Sky
Year: 1989 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
White (JQN) with Pastel Blue roof
Exterior trim: Black bumpers and grille center
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Sky' logo
Interior: Pink and Blue 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Full-width white wheeltrims, radio cassette
Production: 500
Cost new: £4,675
This 1960's theme was introduced in preparation for the Mini's 30th birthday.
Mini Racing
Year: 1989 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
BRG Metallic (HAF - BLVC617) with white roof
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and black grille center
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Racing' logo
Interior: Black 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Full-width white wheeltrims, radio cassette
Production: 1,000
Cost new: £4,795
Some Mini Racing cars were fitted with the John Cooper 998 conversion. Otherwise, the 'Racing' was identical to the 'Flame' apart from the colour.
Mini Flame
Year: 1989 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Flame Red (COF - BLVC818) with white roof
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and black grille center
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Flame' logo
Interior: Black 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Full-width white wheeltrims, radio cassette
Production: 1,000
Cost new: £4,795
Apart from the color, the 'Flame' was identical to the 'Racing'.
Mini Racing Green
Year: 1990 (February)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
BRG Metallic (HAF - BLVC617) with white roof
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Racing' logo
Interior: Black 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Three-instrument binnacle, R361 Radio Cassette, option of automatic gearbox
Production: 2,500 for UK (total for Racing Green, Flame Red & Checkmate), more exported
Cost new: £5,455
Fitted with a 3.44 final drive (as was found in the original 1961 Cooper), the 'Racing Green' could be bought with the Rover-approved John Cooper performance kit. Identical to the 'Flame Red' and 'Checkmate' apart from the color.
Mini Flame Red
Year: 1990 (February)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Flame Red (COF - BLVC818)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Racing' logo
Interior: Black 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Three-instrument binnacle, R361 Radio Cassette, option of automatic gearbox
Production: 2,500 for UK (total for Racing Green, Flame Red, and Check Mate), more exported
Cost new: £5,455
Fitted with a 3.44 final drive (as was found in the original 1961 Cooper), the 'Flame Red' could be bought with the Rover-approved John Cooper performance kit. Identical to the 'Racing Green' and 'Checkmate' apart from the colour.
Mini Checkmate
Year: 1990 (February)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Black (PMA - BLVC90)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Racing' logo
Interior: Black 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Three-instrument binnacle, R361 Radio Cassette, option of automatic gearbox
Production: 2,500 for UK (total for Racing Green, Flame Red, and Check Mate), more exported
Cost new: £5,455
Fitted with a 3.44 final drive (as was found in the original 1961 Cooper), the Checkmate could be bought with the Rover-approved John Cooper performance kit. Identical to the 'Racing Green' and 'Flame Red' apart from the colour.
Designer limited editions
Mini Designer
Year: 1988 (June)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
White (NMF - BLVC449)
Black (PMA - BLVC90)
Exterior trim: Nimbus grey
Decals/badges: Twin coachlines and "Designer" logos on the rear side panels and bootlid
Interior: Black and white striped fabric
Equipment: Tinted glass, opening rear side windows, leather-rim steering wheel and two vanity mirror in the sun visors
Production: 2,000
Cost new: £4,654
The Mini Designeer was often called the "Quant" in reference to the Mary Quant-designed interior and Quant Daisy motifs on the steering wheel and bonnet badge.
Mini Paul Smith
Year: 1998 (March)
Based on: Mini Sprite
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Paul Smith Blue (JFL - BLVC1269)
Also available in Black and White in Japan
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, handles, and bumpers
Decals/badges: Special Paul Smith badges
Interior: Black leather trim, blue seat piping, Paul Smith-scripted instrument graphics, Citrus Green bonnet, glovebox, and boot detailing
Equipment: Charcoal grey Minilite alloy wheels, four spotlamps
Production: 300 for UK, 1,500 for Japan
Cost new: £10,225
Paul Smith also designed a one-off Mini with 86 different-coloured stripes.
Cooper limited editions
Mini Cooper RSP
Year: 1990 (September)
Based on: Mini 30
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Flame Red (CPQ - BLVC1000)
Black (PMF - BLVC644)
British Racing Green (HAF - BLVC617)
Exterior trim: Chrome Grille and bumpers, body-colored door mirrors and wheelarches
Decals/badges: White bonnet stripes with John Cooper signatures, Cooper badges
Interior: Black leather seat inserts, leather bound steering wheel, red carpets
Equipment: Sunroof, twin driving lamps, tinted glass, alloy Minilite-style wheels
Production: 1,000 for UK, 650 for Japan
Cost new: £6,995
The RSP was the first Cooper in 21 years, and the first Mini with a 1275cc engine in 10 years. It was an instant success and sold out even before cars began to appear in showrooms, which prompted Rover to put a Cooper in full-time production.
Mini Cooper Monte Carlo
Year: 1994 (January and July)
Based on: Mini Cooper 1.3i
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Flame Red (CPQ - BLVC1000)
Black (PMF - BLVC644)
Exterior trim:
Decals/badges: "John Cooper" signature decals, coachline with Monte Carlo decals
Interior: Wooden dashboard, red vinyl seats with cream cloth center panels, red seat belts, red carpets, red leather steering wheel, gear knob, and gaiter
Equipment: Gunmetal Minilite-style alloy wheels, four fog lamps
Production: 200
Cost new: £7,195 (January Monte Carlo edition) £7,995 (July Monte Carlo edition)
The 1994 Monte Carlo was released to celebrate Paddy Hopkirk's return to the Monte Carlo Rally, 30 years after his original win.
Mini Cooper Grand Prix
Year: 1994 (August) - December 1996
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour: All available Rover Mini Cooper colors
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, handles and locks
Decals/badges: Coachlines with Grand Prix decals
Interior: Leather trim for doors, leather steering wheel and upholstery, glovebox-mounted plaque, walnut 6-gauge dash, door cappings and door pulls
Equipment: Koni adjustable dampers, four driving lamps, stainless sill plates
Modifications: big-valve, ported, balanced and flowed cylinder head, special cam and valve rocker assemblies, Weber Alpha fuel injection (except for the last few, which had a remapped Rover ECU), catalyzed Janspeed exhaust, revised air filter, oil cooler
Production: 35
Cost new: £13,495
Only 2 of the Grand Prix cars were made in a LHD configuration. The engine produced 86hp.
Mini Cooper 35
Year: 1996 (May)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Almond Green (HAK - BLVC1212) with Diamond White roof (NMN - BLVC655)
Exterior trim: Body-coloured door mirrors and wheel arches
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Mini Cooper 1961-1996 Anniversary Edition" decals on sides and bootlid
Interior: Porcelain Green leather seats with Cooper logos; matching leather steering wheel and gear knob; "Anniversary" badge on steering wheel; wooden dash with cream-faced dials
Equipment: Gunmetal grey Minilite-style 12" alloy wheels, four spotlamps
Production: 200 (5 of which received John Cooper Garages S specification)
Cost new: £8,195
The John Cooper S specification Cooper 35 produced 86hp.
Mini Cooper Sports LE
Year: 1998 (May)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colours:
Brooklands Green (HFB - BLVC1265)
Black (PMF - BLVC644)
Roof: White
Exterior trim: Chrome grille and handles; white mirrors
Decals/badges: Twin coachlines with BMC-style rosette with the words "Mini Cooper" to the rear; "V" flash in yellow (similar to British Vita Logo) above the front side indicator; BMC-style rosette with the words "Mini Cooper" on the left hand side of boot lid; white bonnet stripes
Equipment: Two spotlamps, sports suspension pack, 13"x6" Sportspack wheels, Sportspack wheelarches
Interior: Walnut dashboard; dark green leather interior; green carpets; dark green leather and black steering wheel; dark green leather gear change boot and knob
Production: 100 (50 of each colour); there is some doubt that the production color split was not even and that more green than black cars were produced.
Cost new: £10,525
Built to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Cooper's victory in four Saloon Car Championship races in 1968.
Mini Cooper S Touring
Year: 1999 (March)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior trim: Stainless steel sill covers, alloy fuel flap, Cooper valve caps
Decals/badges: "Cooper S Touring" side decals, "Si" boot badge, John Cooper chassis plate under front seat
Interior: Leather steering wheel, walnut dashboard and door cappings, alloy door handles
Equipment:
Cost new: £11,595
On the Cooper S Touring, the Jack Knight 5-speed gearbox was available as an optional extra for £1,655.
Mini Cooper S Sport 5
Year: 1999 (March)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Cooper S Sport 5 decals
Interior trim: Leather gear knob
Equipment: 13x6" Rover Sportspack alloy wheels, Sportspack wheelarches, 2 auxiliary driving lamps
Cost new: £13,650
Options:
Leather interior
Electric sunroof
The Sport 5 was very similar to the Cooper S Touring except that it was offered with the 5-speed Jack Knight gearbox as standard.
Mini Cooper S Works
Year: 1999 (March)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Brooklands Green
Roof: Old English White
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, door handles and bumpers
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "S works" decals. Special red-winged badges front and back.
Interior: Alloy dashboard, door cappings, door furniture, and foot pedals; leather steering wheel and gear knob
Equipment: CD player, 12" alloy wheels
Production: 25
Cost new: £12,495
Options:
Jack Knight 5-speed gearbox
Sportspack
With 90hp output from its big-valve high-compression engine, the S Works is the most powerful Cooper ever made.
Mini John Cooper
Year: 1999 (August)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Brooklands Green (HFB - BLVC1265)
Roof: Old English White (NNX - BLVC1205)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers, grille, and handles
Interior: Grenadine red leather upholstery (with black piping for seats) on dash top, door liners, gear gaiter, and door pockets; red carpeting; black leather steering wheel, handbrake grip and gear knob; alloy dashboard
Decals/badges: John Cooper signature in chrome-plated steel.
Equipment: 13" Sportspack alloy wheels, Sportspack arches, two spotlamps, CD player
Production: 300
Cost new: £10,995
Mini Cooper Sport 500
Year: 2000
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colours:
Tahiti Blue (JRJ - BLVC965)
Anthracite (LQW - BLVC1266)
Solar Red (CMU - BLVC1278)
British Racing Green (HAF - BLVC617)
Roof: silver
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Interior: Black leather; alloy gear knob and dashboard
Equipment: Four spotlamps, 13" alloy wheels, certificate signed by John Cooper, plaque inside glovebox
Cost new: £10,995
The other limited editions
Mini 1000 'Stripey' LE
Year: 1976 (January)
Based on: Mini 1000
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colours:
Brooklands Green
White
Exterior trim: Chrome, chrome mirrors
Decals/badges: Gold coachlines
Interior: Striped orange MGB-style 'deckchair' seats
Equipment: Reclining seats, face-level vents, two door mirrors
Production: 3,000
Cost new: £1,406
Mini 1100 Special
Year: 1979 (August)
Based on: Mini 1000
Engine: 1098cc
Exterior colours:
Metallic Silver (MMB - BLVC202)
Metallic Rose (CMM - BLVC303)
Exterior trim: Chrome Clubman-style rear bumpers, black-centered grille, vinyl roof
Decals/badges: Wide shaded side stripes, Mini special A-panel decals, "Special" grill badge, "Mini 1100" boot badge
Interior: Tartan check trim with centre console, 2-spoke sports steering wheel
Equipment: Exaction 10" alloy wheels, 165/70x10 tyres, Innocenti wheelarch extensions, side indicators, twin door mirrors, 1275 GT instrumentation, radio, clock and cigarette lighter
Production: 5,100
Cost new: £3,300
Built to celebrate the Mini's 20th anniversary, the 1100 Special was the only round-nose Mini to be supplied with the 1098cc engine in the UK. British Leyland supplemented the original run of 2,500 cars with an additional 2,600 due to its popularity.
Mini Sprite
Year: 1983 (August)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colours:
Cinnibar Red (CMT - BLVC399)
Primula Yellow (FMP - BLVC442)
Exterior trim: Black bumpers and grille center
Decals/badges: Tapering side stripes with "Sprite" logo
Interior: Grey Herringbone seat facings
Equipment: Exaction 10" alloy wheels with 165/70R10 tyres, Mini special wheel arch extensions, twin door mirrors, 1275GT instrumentation
Production: 2,500
Cost new: £3,334
The Mini Sprite was released in anticipation of the 25th anniversary of the Mini. Its name revived the old Austin-Healey name last used in 1971. The Sprite was intended to be an intermediate trim level between the "City" and the "Mayfair".
Mini Studio 2
Year: 1990 (June)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Black (PDE - BLVC373)
Nordic Blue (JQV - BLVC863)
Storm Grey (LOZ - BLVC867)
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, black bumpers
Decals/badges: Studio 2 Decals, green stripe and three green dots below the window line
Interior: Doeskin seat covers with green diagonal stripe, three-spoked steering wheel with unique green Mini badge.
Equipment: full-width wheeltrims, opening rear quarterlights and an R750 stereo, 12' steel wheels with hubcaps, front disc brakes.
Production: 1500 for UK(RHD), 500 for Germany(LHD)
Cost new: £5,375
The Studio 2 name was first used on the Metro in 1987/88.
Mini Neon
Year: 1991 (February)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Nordic Blue (JQV - BLVC863)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers, door handles, grille surround and exhaust tailpipe
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Neon by Mini" decals.
Interior: Chevron velour with Neon badge on steering wheel.
Equipment: Full-width wheel trims, standard passenger side door mirror, R280 digital radio/cassette, hinged rear windows
Production: 1,500
Cost new: £5,570
Mini Cabriolet
Year: 1991 (June)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Pearlescent Cherry Red
Exterior trim: "LAMM" body kit
Decals/badges: Cabriolet badge on boot. Coachlines with "LAMM" decals
Interior: Wood-grain dash, three-instrument binnacle, wooden door cappings and gear knob, Mayfair seats and trim, leather steering wheel
Equipment: Clarion CRH50 stereo, Revolite alloy wheels
Production: 100
Cost new: £12,250
Rover first ordered 75 cars from Lamm Autohaus, and this was shortly followed by an order for an additional 25. After the success of this limited edition, Rover went into full-time production on the Mini Cabriolet.
Mini British Open Classic
Year: 1992 (June)
Based on: Mini Mayfair
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
British Racing Green (HAF - BLVC617)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers, grille, and handles; body-color door mirrors; black wheelarch extensions and sill finishers
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "British Open Classic" decals and coat of arms
Interior: Stone Beige Countryman Tweed upholstery with leather inserts and green piping, cream leather steering wheel, matching doorcards and seatbelts, label stitched to seats reading "By Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen"
Equipment: Electrically-operated full-length Webasto sunroof, Minilite-style alloy wheels, R552 stereo, opening rear windows
Production: 1,000 for UK
Cost new: £7,195
The folding sunroof that appeared on the British Open Classic had been an option on Japanese cars for some time. This was the first special edition Mini to use the 1.3 SPI engine.
Mini Italian Job
Year: 1992 (October)
Based on: Mini Mayfair
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Flame Red (COF - BLVC818)
Metallic British Racing Green (HAM - BLVC1216)
Diamond White (NMN - BLVC655)
Electric Blue (NMN - BLVC655)
Exterior trim: Body-coloured wing mirrors, white grilles, black bumpers.
Decals/badges: Bonnet stripes, "Italian Job" badge, crossed Italian and British flag decals
Interior: Black tweed, three-spoke steering wheel with Italian flag on steering wheel and front seats
Equipment: Tinted glass, twin driving lamps, opening rear quarter windows
Production: 1,000 for UK, 750 for Italy
Cost new: £5,995
Inspired by the 1969 film "The Italian Job", these cars were made to look like Coopers though they produced only 50hp.
Mini Rio
Year: 1993 (June)
Based on: Mini Sprite
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Black (PDE - BLVC373)
Pearlescent Caribbean Blue (UME - BLVC911)
Metallic Polynesian Turquoise (UMG - BLVC966)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers
Decals/badges: "Rio" Decals on flanks and boot
Interior: Black with bright green Spira panels on doors and seats.
Equipment: R562 radio/cassette
Production: 750
Cost new: £5,495
The colours offered on the Rio were usually extra-cost options on the standard Mini Sprite.
Mini Tahiti
Year: 1993 (October)
Based on: Mini Sprite
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Tahiti Blue (JMP - BLVC65)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers
Decals/badges: "Tahiti" Decals with silhouetted palm trees on flanks and boot
Interior: Black trim with blue-and-black door and seat inserts, colour-coded seat belts
Equipment: Minilite-style alloy wheels, R652 radio/cassette
Production: 500
Cost new: £5,795 (£6,715 for automatic)
Mini Sidewalk
Also known as: Mini Tartan (Japan)
Year: 1995 (June)
Based on: Mini Sprite
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Charcoal Metallic
Kingfisher Blue
Diamond White
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers
Decals/badges: "Sidewalk" decals
Interior: Red seat belts and blue tartan trim
Equipment: Radio/cassette
Production: 1,000 for UK
Cost new: £5,895
Mini Equinox
Year: 1996 (April)
Based on: Mini Sprite
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Ameranth (KMN - BLVC1223)
Charcoal Grey (LVD - BLVC574)
Platinum Silver (MNX - BLVC1209)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Equinox" Decals (astrological theme)
Interior: Purple and black moon-and-stars printed fabric seat inserts with leather edging
Equipment: Tinted glass, opening rear quarter windows, R660 radio/cassette, alarm/immobilizer
Production: 750
Cost new: £6,195
Mini ERA Turbo
Year: 1990
Engine: 1275cc Turbocharged
Exterior colour:
Flame Red (COF - BLVC818)
British Racing Green (HAF - BLVC617)
Other special order colours:
Black
White
Silver
Exterior trim: Bodykit, Grille with ERA badge, 5 spoke wheels with ERA emblem, Rear windscreen wiper
Decals/badges: Turbo bonnet badge, ERA badge fitted to rear, ERA ID plate on slam panel
Interior: Available in full or half leather, modified metro seats,
Equipment: Two speakers fitted to parcel shelf, radio (same manufacturer)
Production: 99 UK & 337 Japan
Cost new: £9,501
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Mini Brighton
Market: Japan
Year: 1988
Mini Belfast
Market: Japan
Year: 1988
Mini Kensington
Market: Japan, Italy
Exterior color:
Surf Blue
Interior:
Year: 1996-1997
Mini After Eight
Market: France
Year: 1991
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
BRG
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and door handles; black mirrors and grille
Decals/badges: "After Eight" script on rear wing
Interior: Velvet seat covering
Equipment: 12" steel wheels with full wheel covers; front head restraints
Production: 1,500
Cost new: 47,500 FF
This trim package adopted the branding of the After Eight chocolate mint in a partnership with its manufacturer, Rowntree & Company (then owned by Nestlé).
Mini Woodbury
Market: France
Year: 1992
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Black
Interior: Beige leather stamped with "Arc de Triomphe"; walnut dashboard
Equipment: 12" steel wheels with full wheel covers
Production: 500
Mini Cosmopolitan
Market: France
Year: 1993
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Black
Exterior trim: Black grille and mirrors; chrome bumpers
Decals/badges: "Cosmopolitan" text on rear wing
Interior: Fabric-covered seats and door panels
Equipment: Philips CD player
Production: 1,000
Cost new: 51,200 FF
Mini Silverstone
Market: Germany
Year: 1993
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Black
Decals/badges: Coachlines and crossed-checkered-flag "Silverstone" decals
Interior: Leather seat edging with cloth inserts and red piping; birdseye maple dashboard, door cappings, and gear knob; maroon carpets
Equipment: 6x13 "Revolution" alloy wheels, "German" wheel arches
Mini Blue Star
Market: Germany
Year: 1996
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Tahiti Blue Metallic (JRJ)
Exterior trim: Body-colored wheel arches
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Blue Star" script decals
Interior: Full blue leather seats with gray piping; elm dashboard, door cappings, door pulls, steering wheel, gear knob, and handbrake grip; blue leather gaiter; Magnolia instruments; black carpets
Equipment: 13x6 alloy "Sportspack" wheels, "German" wheel arches, twin spotlamps
Production:
Cost new:
External links:
Blue Star on Mini-Wiki.de
The steering wheel used in the Blue Star is a RAID model 13D.
Mini Silver Bullet
Market: Germany
Year: 1996
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Silver Metallic
Exterior trim: Body-coloured wheel arches
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Silver Bullet" decals
Interior: Full black leather seats with red piping; elm dashboard, door cappings, door pulls, and gear knob; black leather gaiter; Magnolia instruments; black carpets
Equipment: 13x6 5-spoke "Revolution" alloy wheels, Sportspack wheel arches, twin spotlamps
Production: 400 for Germany
Cost new:
External links:
Silver Bullet on Mini-Wiki.de
The steering wheel used in the Silver Bullet is a RAID model 13D.
Mini Monza
Market: Germany
Year: 1998-1999
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Tahiti Blue Metallic (JRJ)
Exterior trim: Body-colored wheel arches
Decals/badges: Coachlines with crossed-checkered-flag "Monza" decals
Interior: Black leather seats; burl walnut dashboard and door cappings; black carpets
Equipment: 13x6 Minilite alloy wheels, Sportspack wheel arches, four spotlamps
Production:
Cost new:
Mini Lapagayo
Market: Netherlands
Year: 1998
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Tahiti Blue Metallic (JRJ)
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, bumpers, and door handles; white door mirrors; white fuel filler cap
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Mini Cooper" decals; "Lapagayo" striping and logos on lower section of doors
Interior: Leather and Alcantara upholstery; walnut dashboard and gear knob; tinted windows
Equipment: 12" Minilite alloy wheels painted white; two spotlamps; package including polo shirt and umbrella
Production: 20
Cost new: 27,990ƒ
Anniversary limited editions
Mini 25
Year: 1984 (July)
Based on: Mini Mayfair
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Silver Leaf Metallic (MME - BLVC421)
Exterior trim: Nimbus Grey
Decals/badges: Side and rear grey and red stripes with "Mini 25" logos
Interior: Luxury velvet with red piping, zip pockets fitted to front seats, red seat belts, leather-wrapped steering wheel
Equipment: 12" wheels, 8.4" front disc brakes, full-width wheel trim with arch extensions, 1275GT instrumentation, tinted glass, stereo radio cassette, twin door mirrors
Production: 3,500 in UK, 1,500 exported
Cost new: £3,865
Mini 30
Year: 1989 (June)
Based on: Mini Mayfair
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Cherry Red (COG - BLVC843)
Black (PMA - BLVC90)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Coachlines and 1959-1989 crests
Interior: Half leather/lightning cloth, red piping
Equipment: Minilite-style wheels, security coded stereo, leather-bound copy of Rob Golding's book ("Mini")
Production: 3,000 for UK
Cost new: £5,599
Of the 3,000 produced for the UK, 2,000 were in Cherry Red and 1,000 were Black; 2,800 were manual and 200 had an automatic gearbox (which was offered for the first time in a limited edition.)
Mini 35
Year: 1994 (June)
Based on: Mini Sprite
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Pearlescent Nevada Red
Metallic Arizona Blue
Diamond White
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, lock set and door handles.
Decals/badges: Silver coachline with special decals
Interior: Blue-and-pink "Jamboree" fabric
Equipment: Opening rear windows, R652 stereo
Production: 1,000 for UK
Cost new: £5,695
The 35 did not come with alloy wheels as standard. An automatic transmission was offered as an option. This limited edition was also offered in France, Italy and Japan, although it was identified by different names in those markets.
Mini 40
Year: 1999 (April)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colours:
Island Blue (BU5)
Mulberry Red (CDM - BLVC1274)
Old English White (WT3)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers, grille, and handles
Decals/badges: Gold "Mini 40" bonnet badge, anniversary decal on the body sides, chrome "GB" on boot
Interior: Color-matched leather seats with contrasting piping, alloy dashboard, chrome detailed instruments, and a leather facia top, handbrake, and gear knob
Equipment: CD Player, 13" Sportspack wheels, Sportspack arches, twin spotlamps
Production: 250 for UK
Cost new: £10,995
London limited editions
Mini Mayfair
Year: 1982 - 1994
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc / 1275cc (from May 1992)
Exterior colour: Various
Exterior trim: Various coloured grille, door handles, bumpers, door mirrors, plastic wheel arch extensions and sill finishers, chrome from 1992. Silver plastic wheel covers
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Mayfair" logos
Interior: Various colours, seats and door cards in Chalkstripe velor (1985-1988), Prism velor (1988-1991), Chevron velor (1992-1994), Windsor velor (1995-1996)
Equipment: 12" wheels with alloy option after 1984, opening rear side windows, radio, head restraints, locking fuel cap, tinted glass, tachometer, front disc brakes from 1984, brake servo from 1988
Cost new: £3,363
Mini Ritz
Year: 1985 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Silver Leaf Metallic (MME - BLVC421)
Exterior trim: Chrome, black-centered grille
Decals/badges: Red stripes with "Ritz" logos
Interior: Claret Red, Prussian Blue and Osprey Grey velvet
Equipment: 12" alloy wheels
Production: 2,000 for UK, 1,725 for export
Cost new: £3,798
Mini Chelsea
Year: 1985 (February)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colours:
Targa Red (CNE - BLVC641)
Silver Leaf (Japan) (MME - BLVC421)
Exterior trim: Gray bumpers and door handles
Decals/badges: Silver and red coachlines with "Chelsea" logos
Interior: Osprey Grey with red piping
Equipment: 12" alloy wheels and opening rear side windows
Production: 1,500 for UK, more exported
Cost new: £3,898
Produced after the supply of Mini Ritz's had been sold.
Mini Piccadilly
Year: 1986 (May)
Based: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Cashmere Gold Metallic (GMD - BLVC422)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers, black-centred grille
Decals/badges: Twin coachlines with "Piccadilly" logo
Interior: Bitter Chocolate, Coffee and Claret velvet
Equipment: Full-width wheel trims, push button radio
Production: 2,500
Cost new: £3,928
Many examples were exported to France and Japan.
Mini Park Lane
Year: 1987 (January)
Based: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Black (PMA - BLVC90)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille surround
Decals/badges: 'Park Lane' logos on doors and bootlid, stripes on rear side panels
Interior: Beige/Black velvet
Equipment: Full width wheel trims, tinted windows, opening side windows, stereo radio cassette
Production: 4,000 (1,500 for UK, 700 for Japan)
Cost new: £4,194
Mini Advantage
Also known as: Mini Masters (Germany)
Year: 1987 (June)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Diamond White (NMN - BLVC655)
Exterior trim: Grey bumpers and door handles; black door mirrors; white wheel covers for the 12" steel wheels; Nimbus grey plastic wheel arch extensions and sill finishers
Decals/badges: Tennis-net theme on lower body sides with "Advantage" script logo; Advantage logo on upper right of bootlid
Interior: Flint Grey and Jade Green "Tennis Net" cloth on seats and door panels
Equipment: Tachometer, radio-cassette, tinted glass, opening rear windows with chrome surround
Production: 4,675 (2,500 for UK)
Cost new: £4,286
First launched in France in May 1987 to coincide with the French Open, the Mini Advantage also appeared in the UK in June of that year to be available during The Championships, Wimbledon.
Colours limited editions
Mini Red Hot
Year: 1988 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Red
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille surround
Decals/badges: Black coachline and 'Red Hot' logos
Interior: Black velour
Equipment: Full width wheel trims, opening side windows, tinted glass, push button radio
Production: ~3,000 (~1,000 for UK)
Cost new: £4,382
Mini Jet Black
Year: 1988 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Black
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille surround
Decals/badges: Red coachline and 'Jet Black' logos
Interior: Black velour
Equipment: Full width wheel trims, opening side windows, tinted glass, push button radio
Production: 3,000 (1,000 for UK)
Cost new: £4,382
Mini Rose
Year: 1989 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
White (DME) with Pastel Pink roof
Exterior trim: Black bumpers and grille center
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Rose' logo
Interior: Pink and Blue 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Full-width white wheeltrims, radio cassette
Production: 500
Cost new: £4,675
This 1960's theme was introduced in preparation for the Mini's 30th birthday.
Mini Sky
Year: 1989 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
White (JQN) with Pastel Blue roof
Exterior trim: Black bumpers and grille center
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Sky' logo
Interior: Pink and Blue 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Full-width white wheeltrims, radio cassette
Production: 500
Cost new: £4,675
This 1960's theme was introduced in preparation for the Mini's 30th birthday.
Mini Racing
Year: 1989 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
BRG Metallic (HAF - BLVC617) with white roof
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and black grille center
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Racing' logo
Interior: Black 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Full-width white wheeltrims, radio cassette
Production: 1,000
Cost new: £4,795
Some Mini Racing cars were fitted with the John Cooper 998 conversion. Otherwise, the 'Racing' was identical to the 'Flame' apart from the colour.
Mini Flame
Year: 1989 (January)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Flame Red (COF - BLVC818) with white roof
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and black grille center
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Flame' logo
Interior: Black 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Full-width white wheeltrims, radio cassette
Production: 1,000
Cost new: £4,795
Apart from the color, the 'Flame' was identical to the 'Racing'.
Mini Racing Green
Year: 1990 (February)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
BRG Metallic (HAF - BLVC617) with white roof
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Racing' logo
Interior: Black 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Three-instrument binnacle, R361 Radio Cassette, option of automatic gearbox
Production: 2,500 for UK (total for Racing Green, Flame Red & Checkmate), more exported
Cost new: £5,455
Fitted with a 3.44 final drive (as was found in the original 1961 Cooper), the 'Racing Green' could be bought with the Rover-approved John Cooper performance kit. Identical to the 'Flame Red' and 'Checkmate' apart from the color.
Mini Flame Red
Year: 1990 (February)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Flame Red (COF - BLVC818)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Racing' logo
Interior: Black 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Three-instrument binnacle, R361 Radio Cassette, option of automatic gearbox
Production: 2,500 for UK (total for Racing Green, Flame Red, and Check Mate), more exported
Cost new: £5,455
Fitted with a 3.44 final drive (as was found in the original 1961 Cooper), the 'Flame Red' could be bought with the Rover-approved John Cooper performance kit. Identical to the 'Racing Green' and 'Checkmate' apart from the colour.
Mini Checkmate
Year: 1990 (February)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Black (PMA - BLVC90)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Coachlines with 'Racing' logo
Interior: Black 'Crayons' fabric
Equipment: Three-instrument binnacle, R361 Radio Cassette, option of automatic gearbox
Production: 2,500 for UK (total for Racing Green, Flame Red, and Check Mate), more exported
Cost new: £5,455
Fitted with a 3.44 final drive (as was found in the original 1961 Cooper), the Checkmate could be bought with the Rover-approved John Cooper performance kit. Identical to the 'Racing Green' and 'Flame Red' apart from the colour.
Designer limited editions
Mini Designer
Year: 1988 (June)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
White (NMF - BLVC449)
Black (PMA - BLVC90)
Exterior trim: Nimbus grey
Decals/badges: Twin coachlines and "Designer" logos on the rear side panels and bootlid
Interior: Black and white striped fabric
Equipment: Tinted glass, opening rear side windows, leather-rim steering wheel and two vanity mirror in the sun visors
Production: 2,000
Cost new: £4,654
The Mini Designeer was often called the "Quant" in reference to the Mary Quant-designed interior and Quant Daisy motifs on the steering wheel and bonnet badge.
Mini Paul Smith
Year: 1998 (March)
Based on: Mini Sprite
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Paul Smith Blue (JFL - BLVC1269)
Also available in Black and White in Japan
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, handles, and bumpers
Decals/badges: Special Paul Smith badges
Interior: Black leather trim, blue seat piping, Paul Smith-scripted instrument graphics, Citrus Green bonnet, glovebox, and boot detailing
Equipment: Charcoal grey Minilite alloy wheels, four spotlamps
Production: 300 for UK, 1,500 for Japan
Cost new: £10,225
Paul Smith also designed a one-off Mini with 86 different-coloured stripes.
Cooper limited editions
Mini Cooper RSP
Year: 1990 (September)
Based on: Mini 30
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Flame Red (CPQ - BLVC1000)
Black (PMF - BLVC644)
British Racing Green (HAF - BLVC617)
Exterior trim: Chrome Grille and bumpers, body-colored door mirrors and wheelarches
Decals/badges: White bonnet stripes with John Cooper signatures, Cooper badges
Interior: Black leather seat inserts, leather bound steering wheel, red carpets
Equipment: Sunroof, twin driving lamps, tinted glass, alloy Minilite-style wheels
Production: 1,000 for UK, 650 for Japan
Cost new: £6,995
The RSP was the first Cooper in 21 years, and the first Mini with a 1275cc engine in 10 years. It was an instant success and sold out even before cars began to appear in showrooms, which prompted Rover to put a Cooper in full-time production.
Mini Cooper Monte Carlo
Year: 1994 (January and July)
Based on: Mini Cooper 1.3i
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Flame Red (CPQ - BLVC1000)
Black (PMF - BLVC644)
Exterior trim:
Decals/badges: "John Cooper" signature decals, coachline with Monte Carlo decals
Interior: Wooden dashboard, red vinyl seats with cream cloth center panels, red seat belts, red carpets, red leather steering wheel, gear knob, and gaiter
Equipment: Gunmetal Minilite-style alloy wheels, four fog lamps
Production: 200
Cost new: £7,195 (January Monte Carlo edition) £7,995 (July Monte Carlo edition)
The 1994 Monte Carlo was released to celebrate Paddy Hopkirk's return to the Monte Carlo Rally, 30 years after his original win.
Mini Cooper Grand Prix
Year: 1994 (August) - December 1996
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour: All available Rover Mini Cooper colors
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, handles and locks
Decals/badges: Coachlines with Grand Prix decals
Interior: Leather trim for doors, leather steering wheel and upholstery, glovebox-mounted plaque, walnut 6-gauge dash, door cappings and door pulls
Equipment: Koni adjustable dampers, four driving lamps, stainless sill plates
Modifications: big-valve, ported, balanced and flowed cylinder head, special cam and valve rocker assemblies, Weber Alpha fuel injection (except for the last few, which had a remapped Rover ECU), catalyzed Janspeed exhaust, revised air filter, oil cooler
Production: 35
Cost new: £13,495
Only 2 of the Grand Prix cars were made in a LHD configuration. The engine produced 86hp.
Mini Cooper 35
Year: 1996 (May)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Almond Green (HAK - BLVC1212) with Diamond White roof (NMN - BLVC655)
Exterior trim: Body-coloured door mirrors and wheel arches
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Mini Cooper 1961-1996 Anniversary Edition" decals on sides and bootlid
Interior: Porcelain Green leather seats with Cooper logos; matching leather steering wheel and gear knob; "Anniversary" badge on steering wheel; wooden dash with cream-faced dials
Equipment: Gunmetal grey Minilite-style 12" alloy wheels, four spotlamps
Production: 200 (5 of which received John Cooper Garages S specification)
Cost new: £8,195
The John Cooper S specification Cooper 35 produced 86hp.
Mini Cooper Sports LE
Year: 1998 (May)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colours:
Brooklands Green (HFB - BLVC1265)
Black (PMF - BLVC644)
Roof: White
Exterior trim: Chrome grille and handles; white mirrors
Decals/badges: Twin coachlines with BMC-style rosette with the words "Mini Cooper" to the rear; "V" flash in yellow (similar to British Vita Logo) above the front side indicator; BMC-style rosette with the words "Mini Cooper" on the left hand side of boot lid; white bonnet stripes
Equipment: Two spotlamps, sports suspension pack, 13"x6" Sportspack wheels, Sportspack wheelarches
Interior: Walnut dashboard; dark green leather interior; green carpets; dark green leather and black steering wheel; dark green leather gear change boot and knob
Production: 100 (50 of each colour); there is some doubt that the production color split was not even and that more green than black cars were produced.
Cost new: £10,525
Built to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Cooper's victory in four Saloon Car Championship races in 1968.
Mini Cooper S Touring
Year: 1999 (March)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior trim: Stainless steel sill covers, alloy fuel flap, Cooper valve caps
Decals/badges: "Cooper S Touring" side decals, "Si" boot badge, John Cooper chassis plate under front seat
Interior: Leather steering wheel, walnut dashboard and door cappings, alloy door handles
Equipment:
Cost new: £11,595
On the Cooper S Touring, the Jack Knight 5-speed gearbox was available as an optional extra for £1,655.
Mini Cooper S Sport 5
Year: 1999 (March)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Cooper S Sport 5 decals
Interior trim: Leather gear knob
Equipment: 13x6" Rover Sportspack alloy wheels, Sportspack wheelarches, 2 auxiliary driving lamps
Cost new: £13,650
Options:
Leather interior
Electric sunroof
The Sport 5 was very similar to the Cooper S Touring except that it was offered with the 5-speed Jack Knight gearbox as standard.
Mini Cooper S Works
Year: 1999 (March)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Brooklands Green
Roof: Old English White
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, door handles and bumpers
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "S works" decals. Special red-winged badges front and back.
Interior: Alloy dashboard, door cappings, door furniture, and foot pedals; leather steering wheel and gear knob
Equipment: CD player, 12" alloy wheels
Production: 25
Cost new: £12,495
Options:
Jack Knight 5-speed gearbox
Sportspack
With 90hp output from its big-valve high-compression engine, the S Works is the most powerful Cooper ever made.
Mini John Cooper
Year: 1999 (August)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Brooklands Green (HFB - BLVC1265)
Roof: Old English White (NNX - BLVC1205)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers, grille, and handles
Interior: Grenadine red leather upholstery (with black piping for seats) on dash top, door liners, gear gaiter, and door pockets; red carpeting; black leather steering wheel, handbrake grip and gear knob; alloy dashboard
Decals/badges: John Cooper signature in chrome-plated steel.
Equipment: 13" Sportspack alloy wheels, Sportspack arches, two spotlamps, CD player
Production: 300
Cost new: £10,995
Mini Cooper Sport 500
Year: 2000
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colours:
Tahiti Blue (JRJ - BLVC965)
Anthracite (LQW - BLVC1266)
Solar Red (CMU - BLVC1278)
British Racing Green (HAF - BLVC617)
Roof: silver
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Interior: Black leather; alloy gear knob and dashboard
Equipment: Four spotlamps, 13" alloy wheels, certificate signed by John Cooper, plaque inside glovebox
Cost new: £10,995
The other limited editions
Mini 1000 'Stripey' LE
Year: 1976 (January)
Based on: Mini 1000
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colours:
Brooklands Green
White
Exterior trim: Chrome, chrome mirrors
Decals/badges: Gold coachlines
Interior: Striped orange MGB-style 'deckchair' seats
Equipment: Reclining seats, face-level vents, two door mirrors
Production: 3,000
Cost new: £1,406
Mini 1100 Special
Year: 1979 (August)
Based on: Mini 1000
Engine: 1098cc
Exterior colours:
Metallic Silver (MMB - BLVC202)
Metallic Rose (CMM - BLVC303)
Exterior trim: Chrome Clubman-style rear bumpers, black-centered grille, vinyl roof
Decals/badges: Wide shaded side stripes, Mini special A-panel decals, "Special" grill badge, "Mini 1100" boot badge
Interior: Tartan check trim with centre console, 2-spoke sports steering wheel
Equipment: Exaction 10" alloy wheels, 165/70x10 tyres, Innocenti wheelarch extensions, side indicators, twin door mirrors, 1275 GT instrumentation, radio, clock and cigarette lighter
Production: 5,100
Cost new: £3,300
Built to celebrate the Mini's 20th anniversary, the 1100 Special was the only round-nose Mini to be supplied with the 1098cc engine in the UK. British Leyland supplemented the original run of 2,500 cars with an additional 2,600 due to its popularity.
Mini Sprite
Year: 1983 (August)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colours:
Cinnibar Red (CMT - BLVC399)
Primula Yellow (FMP - BLVC442)
Exterior trim: Black bumpers and grille center
Decals/badges: Tapering side stripes with "Sprite" logo
Interior: Grey Herringbone seat facings
Equipment: Exaction 10" alloy wheels with 165/70R10 tyres, Mini special wheel arch extensions, twin door mirrors, 1275GT instrumentation
Production: 2,500
Cost new: £3,334
The Mini Sprite was released in anticipation of the 25th anniversary of the Mini. Its name revived the old Austin-Healey name last used in 1971. The Sprite was intended to be an intermediate trim level between the "City" and the "Mayfair".
Mini Studio 2
Year: 1990 (June)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Black (PDE - BLVC373)
Nordic Blue (JQV - BLVC863)
Storm Grey (LOZ - BLVC867)
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, black bumpers
Decals/badges: Studio 2 Decals, green stripe and three green dots below the window line
Interior: Doeskin seat covers with green diagonal stripe, three-spoked steering wheel with unique green Mini badge.
Equipment: full-width wheeltrims, opening rear quarterlights and an R750 stereo, 12' steel wheels with hubcaps, front disc brakes.
Production: 1500 for UK(RHD), 500 for Germany(LHD)
Cost new: £5,375
The Studio 2 name was first used on the Metro in 1987/88.
Mini Neon
Year: 1991 (February)
Based on: Mini City
Engine: 998cc
Exterior colour:
Nordic Blue (JQV - BLVC863)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers, door handles, grille surround and exhaust tailpipe
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Neon by Mini" decals.
Interior: Chevron velour with Neon badge on steering wheel.
Equipment: Full-width wheel trims, standard passenger side door mirror, R280 digital radio/cassette, hinged rear windows
Production: 1,500
Cost new: £5,570
Mini Cabriolet
Year: 1991 (June)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Pearlescent Cherry Red
Exterior trim: "LAMM" body kit
Decals/badges: Cabriolet badge on boot. Coachlines with "LAMM" decals
Interior: Wood-grain dash, three-instrument binnacle, wooden door cappings and gear knob, Mayfair seats and trim, leather steering wheel
Equipment: Clarion CRH50 stereo, Revolite alloy wheels
Production: 100
Cost new: £12,250
Rover first ordered 75 cars from Lamm Autohaus, and this was shortly followed by an order for an additional 25. After the success of this limited edition, Rover went into full-time production on the Mini Cabriolet.
Mini British Open Classic
Year: 1992 (June)
Based on: Mini Mayfair
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
British Racing Green (HAF - BLVC617)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers, grille, and handles; body-color door mirrors; black wheelarch extensions and sill finishers
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "British Open Classic" decals and coat of arms
Interior: Stone Beige Countryman Tweed upholstery with leather inserts and green piping, cream leather steering wheel, matching doorcards and seatbelts, label stitched to seats reading "By Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen"
Equipment: Electrically-operated full-length Webasto sunroof, Minilite-style alloy wheels, R552 stereo, opening rear windows
Production: 1,000 for UK
Cost new: £7,195
The folding sunroof that appeared on the British Open Classic had been an option on Japanese cars for some time. This was the first special edition Mini to use the 1.3 SPI engine.
Mini Italian Job
Year: 1992 (October)
Based on: Mini Mayfair
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Flame Red (COF - BLVC818)
Metallic British Racing Green (HAM - BLVC1216)
Diamond White (NMN - BLVC655)
Electric Blue (NMN - BLVC655)
Exterior trim: Body-coloured wing mirrors, white grilles, black bumpers.
Decals/badges: Bonnet stripes, "Italian Job" badge, crossed Italian and British flag decals
Interior: Black tweed, three-spoke steering wheel with Italian flag on steering wheel and front seats
Equipment: Tinted glass, twin driving lamps, opening rear quarter windows
Production: 1,000 for UK, 750 for Italy
Cost new: £5,995
Inspired by the 1969 film "The Italian Job", these cars were made to look like Coopers though they produced only 50hp.
Mini Rio
Year: 1993 (June)
Based on: Mini Sprite
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Black (PDE - BLVC373)
Pearlescent Caribbean Blue (UME - BLVC911)
Metallic Polynesian Turquoise (UMG - BLVC966)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers
Decals/badges: "Rio" Decals on flanks and boot
Interior: Black with bright green Spira panels on doors and seats.
Equipment: R562 radio/cassette
Production: 750
Cost new: £5,495
The colours offered on the Rio were usually extra-cost options on the standard Mini Sprite.
Mini Tahiti
Year: 1993 (October)
Based on: Mini Sprite
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Tahiti Blue (JMP - BLVC65)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers
Decals/badges: "Tahiti" Decals with silhouetted palm trees on flanks and boot
Interior: Black trim with blue-and-black door and seat inserts, colour-coded seat belts
Equipment: Minilite-style alloy wheels, R652 radio/cassette
Production: 500
Cost new: £5,795 (£6,715 for automatic)
Mini Sidewalk
Also known as: Mini Tartan (Japan)
Year: 1995 (June)
Based on: Mini Sprite
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Charcoal Metallic
Kingfisher Blue
Diamond White
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers
Decals/badges: "Sidewalk" decals
Interior: Red seat belts and blue tartan trim
Equipment: Radio/cassette
Production: 1,000 for UK
Cost new: £5,895
Mini Equinox
Year: 1996 (April)
Based on: Mini Sprite
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Ameranth (KMN - BLVC1223)
Charcoal Grey (LVD - BLVC574)
Platinum Silver (MNX - BLVC1209)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers and grille
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "Equinox" Decals (astrological theme)
Interior: Purple and black moon-and-stars printed fabric seat inserts with leather edging
Equipment: Tinted glass, opening rear quarter windows, R660 radio/cassette, alarm/immobilizer
Production: 750
Cost new: £6,195
Mini ERA Turbo
Year: 1990
Engine: 1275cc Turbocharged
Exterior colour:
Flame Red (COF - BLVC818)
British Racing Green (HAF - BLVC617)
Other special order colours:
Black
White
Silver
Exterior trim: Bodykit, Grille with ERA badge, 5 spoke wheels with ERA emblem, Rear windscreen wiper
Decals/badges: Turbo bonnet badge, ERA badge fitted to rear, ERA ID plate on slam panel
Interior: Available in full or half leather, modified metro seats,
Equipment: Two speakers fitted to parcel shelf, radio (same manufacturer)
Production: 99 UK & 337 Japan
Cost new: £9,501
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 10:45 PM
Somebody's been to Wiki this evening 
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 10:49 PM
Being serious a sec...they dont have them all on and they have some wrong!
Mini Cooper S Works
Year: 1999 (March)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Brooklands Green
Roof: Old English White
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, door handles and bumpers
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "S works" decals. Special red-winged badges front and back.
Interior: Alloy dashboard, door cappings, door furniture, and foot pedals; leather steering wheel and gear knob
Equipment: CD player, 12" alloy wheels
Production: 25
Cost new: £12,495
Options:
Jack Knight 5-speed gearbox
Sportspack
With 90hp output from its big-valve high-compression engine, the S Works is the most powerful Cooper ever made.
Thats what Paddy is except hes a John Cooper Le S Works the 'Mini Cooper S Works' is a different car altogether!
Mini Cooper S Works
Year: 1999 (March)
Based on: Mini Cooper
Engine: 1275cc
Exterior colour:
Brooklands Green
Roof: Old English White
Exterior trim: Chrome grille, door handles and bumpers
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "S works" decals. Special red-winged badges front and back.
Interior: Alloy dashboard, door cappings, door furniture, and foot pedals; leather steering wheel and gear knob
Equipment: CD player, 12" alloy wheels
Production: 25
Cost new: £12,495
Options:
Jack Knight 5-speed gearbox
Sportspack
With 90hp output from its big-valve high-compression engine, the S Works is the most powerful Cooper ever made.
Thats what Paddy is except hes a John Cooper Le S Works the 'Mini Cooper S Works' is a different car altogether!
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Posted 13 March 2012 - 07:32 AM
thanks, exactly what i was after
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Posted 13 March 2012 - 08:47 AM
What about the HL or HLE?
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Posted 13 March 2012 - 11:59 PM
just looking for a list of specials or limited editions, like it jobs, paul smith, mini 30's etc, does anyone know if theres a list
yes i have done a search before some one says "why dont you try searching"
admittedly if there is a list on here i obviously havent searched hard enough lol
http://www.mini-le-register.co.uk
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 07:59 PM
ahem...............in the list of minis above it mentions the mini 25,30,35 and 40 as the anniversary editions, what about the first anniversary edition of the mini which was the mini 20....(1100 special)...!!
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 08:01 PM
What about the HL or HLE?
neither of those were limited editions!
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 08:08 PM
The other limited editions
Mini 1100 Special
Year: 1979 (August)
Based on: Mini 1000
Engine: 1098cc
Exterior colours:
Metallic Silver (MMB - BLVC202)
Metallic Rose (CMM - BLVC303)
Exterior trim: Chrome Clubman-style rear bumpers, black-centered grille, vinyl roof
Decals/badges: Wide shaded side stripes, Mini special A-panel decals, "Special" grill badge, "Mini 1100" boot badge
Interior: Tartan check trim with centre console, 2-spoke sports steering wheel
Equipment: Exaction 10" alloy wheels, 165/70x10 tyres, Innocenti wheelarch extensions, side indicators, twin door mirrors, 1275 GT instrumentation, radio, clock and cigarette lighter
Production: 5,100
Cost new: £3,300
Built to celebrate the Mini's 20th anniversary, the 1100 Special was the only round-nose Mini to be supplied with the 1098cc engine in the UK. British Leyland supplemented the original run of 2,500 cars with an additional 2,600 due to its popularity.
ahem...............in the list of minis above it mentions the mini 25,30,35 and 40 as the anniversary editions, what about the first anniversary edition of the mini which was the mini 20....(1100 special)...!!
Seek and ye shall find
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Posted 20 September 2012 - 08:09 PM
The Special 110 is mentioned in the list..
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