Brought up with mini's from the age of 15 ,I'm almost 70 now and still have the passion and love for them ❤️ having raced, rallied, and autocrossed and autotested them with my local club 750 (SCOTLAND) Ltd Dundee yours Giulio Dora
Had the privilege of meeting John Cooper at his car dealership. Was the proud owner of a 1989 Mini with Swiftune 1380, 5 speed straight cut Jack Knight box, buckets, roll cage etc. wish I had never sold it!
@@philippebilly He has such a gentleman. He was happy to humour us with stories and tell us about his involvement with development of the ‘new’ BMW Mini Cooper. My brother in law who was with me, a mini purist, tried to tell John not to get involved in the new venture (humorously of course) and John took it in good spirits. I’ve got a photo as a memento of the experience.
Everyone I met who used to own a mini, now regrets the sale of !! I'm buying an Innocenti 1300 next week, in Italy. Will drive up to where eagle's dare was filmed
I had a 1966 Morris cooper S in 1970. Fantastic drive from Weymouth to Whitley bay with my girlfriend and camping gear in just under six hours. No motorway speed restrictions then. This video Brought it all back.
My family emigrated to Canada from England in 1966 when I was 17. In 1968 my brother, who was a year older than me, bought the last generation of Mini Cooper S, which was the most powerful version. It was imported into Canada by a dealership called Sports Cars Unlimited, owned by a local car racer named Bill Brack. My brother had the dealership race prepare the car and my brother got his car racing license and he raced it at the few local racing tracks, including Mosport Park. It was a really fun car to both drive and race, and we both had lots of fun in it.
These really are one of the "best kept secrets" in the car world, and they're still relatively attainable. I recently read an article in The New Yorker about hypercar owners (Bugatti, Pagani, etc.) and one of the guys listed off all the cars he owned, and one of them was a classic Mini. Minis have a racing heritage and pedigree that commands respect in serious enthusiast circles.
Had a modified S in the late 70’s. 1310cc, rock hard suspension. Wickedly quick and cornered like it was on rails. Sold it to someone in London who exported them to Japan.
Voted Car of The Century.. a unique concept . Enzo Ferrari had at least 3 of them, loved the cars and enjoyed driving around the mountains....that says it all. Above all FUN to drive.
Great scenery and a great homage to a great car.... After a gap of some 50 years a Mini is now back in my garage. It's tastefully modified with a 1310 Avonbar engine and a few modern day creature comforts which weren't available back then. My son is a complete petrol head so I let him take it for a spin, at first he laughed at the prospect and didn't think he would get in it. 20 minutes later he came back with the biggest grin on his face and said it was the best thing he had ever driven - he doesn't stop talking about it. That to me is what the Mini is all about, simple seat of the pants driving which even in Cooper S form are pretty slow by todays standards but non of that matters. Like the Mini featured here, we always had a rear boot spotlight but they got banned a long time ago and what are those headlight straps all about? Very enjoyable video
Gorgeous video sir. Another middle age man who had several, including a mint 997 Cooper I still kick myself for selling. My favourite feature of the mk1s? Those sliding windows. Long live the mighty min.
From memory there were five mini coopers ....997 998 and with different cylinder spacing the S models were 970 1071 and the popular 1275 .The 970 was for under 1 litre racing .I had a 997.
Nice video but surely the biggest change in the standard mechanical lay out of the era was front wheel drive - it mentions the engine placement being transverse but doesn’t explain why
The best versions were the Australian Police pursuit cars. Windup windows. Larger SUs. Hotter cam. And guaranteed to reach 100 MPH. I restored two. The best fun cars I ever had.
This a gorgeous video! Well done 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Can I ask how you filmed the shots from behind the driver’s seat? I had a mini as my first car, and I’m considering getting another and filming parts of a trip with it.
Thank you for your kind words. The shots from behind the driver were shot with a DJI action cam in 4K. The camera was secured to the role bar with a clamp. I hope you get a Mini. A truly exhilarating car!
I think we are suffering from rose coloured glasses syndrome.Yes they were fun to drive, felt like you were doing 60 at 30 but uncomfortable for a long journey, unsafe , in fact lethal. I can understand the love for them because they are just so different from cars today.
!t is true , there is only one way to really put a smile on your face ------- back in the 1960s - and 70s - 80s -- not many people had a standard mini -------------- tuning , modifying -- was how it used to be ---------- only people of a certain age could understand ! to go out in a 1275 s in the l1960s was exhilarating -------- but unfortunately ------------ they were desirable to the criminal fraternity ----------------- i had TWO stolen !
Brought up with mini's from the age of 15 ,I'm almost 70 now and still have the passion and love for them ❤️ having raced, rallied, and autocrossed and autotested them with my local club 750 (SCOTLAND) Ltd Dundee yours Giulio Dora
I love the go kart handling of the Mini - feels like you’re going flat out even when pottering about town !
Had the privilege of meeting John Cooper at his car dealership. Was the proud owner of a 1989 Mini with Swiftune 1380, 5 speed straight cut Jack Knight box, buckets, roll cage etc. wish I had never sold it!
What an amazing encounter that must of been!
@@philippebilly He has such a gentleman. He was happy to humour us with stories and tell us about his involvement with development of the ‘new’ BMW Mini Cooper. My brother in law who was with me, a mini purist, tried to tell John not to get involved in the new venture (humorously of course) and John took it in good spirits. I’ve got a photo as a memento of the experience.
Everyone I met who used to own a mini, now regrets the sale of !! I'm buying an Innocenti 1300 next week, in Italy. Will drive up to where eagle's dare was filmed
I had a 1966 Morris cooper S in 1970. Fantastic drive from Weymouth to Whitley bay with my girlfriend and camping gear in just under six hours. No motorway speed restrictions then. This video Brought it all back.
We are glad this brought back some good memories. Cheers!
I’ve always loved the Mini, I still run a 1275 S to this very day, quite simply, the best car ever made 👍🏻
My family emigrated to Canada from England in 1966 when I was 17. In 1968 my brother, who was a year older than me, bought the last generation of Mini Cooper S, which was the most powerful version. It was imported into Canada by a dealership called Sports Cars Unlimited, owned by a local car racer named Bill Brack. My brother had the dealership race prepare the car and my brother got his car racing license and he raced it at the few local racing tracks, including Mosport Park. It was a really fun car to both drive and race, and we both had lots of fun in it.
Thank you for sharing. It's so nice to hear real stories like this. Cars can have such an impact on people lives.
After Petrolicius gone souless,your channel is a becon of light.
Thank you!
We are very passionate about our films. This one was particularly fun to shot!
It’s not the speed but the enjoyment of the journey….. the one thing some people will never understand
Amazing, lovable film. Thank you! Greetings from Hungary.
Thank you, we are happy you enjoyed our film!
How can video's like this have so few views and no comments?
Great job guys!
The algorithm said so…but I am glad I stumbled upon these.
Thank you for your kins words. Glad you liked the film.
Thank you!
I still have one of Them for 32 years the 1275 GT, I owned a porsche GT3 as well, But the mini is my baby ❤
This is a Superb insight into the Mini Cooper S ! a wonderful video....... thanks for putting it together ! Steve England
These really are one of the "best kept secrets" in the car world, and they're still relatively attainable. I recently read an article in The New Yorker about hypercar owners (Bugatti, Pagani, etc.) and one of the guys listed off all the cars he owned, and one of them was a classic Mini. Minis have a racing heritage and pedigree that commands respect in serious enthusiast circles.
What a gorgeous car.
Indeed it is. A little jewel.
Had a modified S in the late 70’s. 1310cc, rock hard suspension. Wickedly quick and cornered like it was on rails. Sold it to someone in London who exported them to Japan.
Amazing car and road.
Da pelle d'oca ! Bellissimo ..Film !
Grazie mille!
There isnt another car like the Mini.
Cant explain..
Love to see them shame i cant find them
Voted Car of The Century.. a unique concept .
Enzo Ferrari had at least 3 of them, loved the cars and enjoyed driving around the mountains....that says it all.
Above all FUN to drive.
Great scenery and a great homage to a great car.... After a gap of some 50 years a Mini is now back in my garage. It's tastefully modified with a 1310 Avonbar engine and a few modern day creature comforts which weren't available back then. My son is a complete petrol head so I let him take it for a spin, at first he laughed at the prospect and didn't think he would get in it. 20 minutes later he came back with the biggest grin on his face and said it was the best thing he had ever driven - he doesn't stop talking about it. That to me is what the Mini is all about, simple seat of the pants driving which even in Cooper S form are pretty slow by todays standards but non of that matters.
Like the Mini featured here, we always had a rear boot spotlight but they got banned a long time ago and what are those headlight straps all about? Very enjoyable video
Gorgeous video sir. Another middle age man who had several, including a mint 997 Cooper I still kick myself for selling. My favourite feature of the mk1s? Those sliding windows. Long live the mighty min.
Thank you, what a little wonder the Mini is.
Thank you. We will keep making them with your support.
Superb video footage and wording in a short video, well done!!
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Это шедевр люблю душой эту марку именно этот красавец заслуживает уважения
Very nice 👍
Great video! I just traded one of my old rusty cars for an old rusty Mini! A little car Ive wanted since I was a little boy
Thank you! they're so much fun to drive!
My dream car here in the Philippines salamat po.
Fantastic!
Man's greatest toy - is the smallest car.
Wow! What a video.
From memory there were five mini coopers ....997 998 and with different cylinder spacing the S models were 970 1071 and the popular 1275 .The 970 was for under 1 litre racing .I had a 997.
Nice car and nice Rolex .
Salamat po my dream car comes true.
Thank ypu
Nice video but surely the biggest change in the standard mechanical lay out of the era was front wheel drive - it mentions the engine placement being transverse but doesn’t explain why
The best versions were the Australian Police pursuit cars. Windup windows. Larger SUs. Hotter cam. And guaranteed to reach 100 MPH. I restored two. The best fun cars I ever had.
This a gorgeous video! Well done 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Can I ask how you filmed the shots from behind the driver’s seat? I had a mini as my first car, and I’m considering getting another and filming parts of a trip with it.
Thank you for your kind words. The shots from behind the driver were shot with a DJI action cam in 4K. The camera was secured to the role bar with a clamp. I hope you get a Mini. A truly exhilarating car!
Gosh what happened to car design. We had stunningly good looking small european sports cars in 60s 70s and 80s.
I think we are suffering from rose coloured glasses syndrome.Yes they were fun to drive, felt like you were doing 60 at 30 but uncomfortable for a long journey, unsafe , in fact lethal. I can understand the love for them because they are just so different from cars today.
根強い人気がある車ですね🍀
Mr. Isigonis was Greek-Cypriot, just FYI. :P I'd like to see a video with the other supermini, the italian Autobianchi A112.
Thank you for that fact, we are working on the next video soon to come!
Dream car
!t is true , there is only one way to really put a smile on your face ------- back in the 1960s - and 70s - 80s -- not many people had a standard mini -------------- tuning , modifying -- was how it used to be ---------- only people of a certain age could understand ! to go out in a 1275 s in the l1960s was exhilarating -------- but unfortunately ------------ they were desirable to the criminal fraternity ----------------- i had TWO stolen !
Where was this filmed? Amazing roads. Amazing video!
This was filmed on the road to Peille from Monaco.
@@bpluscfilms thank you! I will have to visit one day!
Yo quiero comprar un mini cooper S como ese sabe alguien en donde vendan uno gracias
Would be great if BMC started making modern classic minis and took instead of BMW . That would be something.
Thank god for the greeks
Indeed!
Love a lamb gyros
The French weren't amused at its winning the Monte so made sure it was disqualified after having passed scrutineering!
Huh? I was so sure that the new ones = BMW "remastered" ;-)