The original Mini was produced by the British Motor Corporation in 1959. Its innovative space-saving design provided more room for passengers than the average subcompact. The car would go on to sell more than five million units over forty years.
Shortly after the British Motor Corporation went out of business, world famous luxury carmaker BMW contacted them. They wanted to know if they could buy the rights to the Mini and produce their own version of the classic car. The company said yes. Now, even for an automaker with the experience of BMW, remaking and redefining a classic car can be a daunting task. Fortunately, the company did it the right way. Instead of producing another expensive luxury vehicle, they stayed true to the spirit of the original and made a cheap BMW Mini. After all, the Mini was designed as a demotic vehicle that was well within the price range of the average European. BMW took note of this and produced a modern version that starts at only around fifteen thousand pounds, which is five thousand pounds less than their average vehicle. Like the original, the new Mini has been a hit in both the European and the North American markets. Improved fuel efficiency and a lower price have made it a top seller in the secondhand market as well. If you are interested in a used Mini, the place to look is on the internet. There you will find scores of listings from dealers and private sellers in your area.
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