Mini - Great Cars
2,044 views · Published 31 January 2007 · 1:16 · Indexed 23 September 2026
Channel: King Rose Archives · 2007 · Autos & Vehicles
From the PBS series Great Cars. One of the most popular British marques of all time, the venerable Mini, first appeared in 1959. It was the "everyman's" car. It could be driven in a rally, used to commute, court your sweetheart or fitted with a truck bed and turned into a service vehicle. It was a scrappy, fun car that fans around the world adored. The Mini had a personality rare among mass market products. But like many British automakers, it was nearly dragged down by a failing parent company. Just before it went under BMW came to the rescue. After pouring in millions to revive the British brand, an all-new Mini has become a movie star and a cult favorite. This is the story of a car that refused to die. More at GreatCarsTV.com
