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1962 Austin Mini Beach Car

Mini Beach Car

Mini

Mini is a British automotive manufacturer created by the British Motor Corporation (later British Leyland). While originally used as the name of model of <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/austin/">Austin</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/morris/">Morris</a> cars, Mini became its own make in 1969. In 1980 the cars returned to the Austin brand, before being a product of Rover until 2001. While the corporate and brand history of the Mini may be slightly complicated, the car is not. To any motoring enthusiast, the Mini name brings to mind the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/">Classic Mini</a>, the model that launched the name and became a cultural icon. For decades the classic Mini helped endear the little cars to the world before production finally ended with a few 2001 examples. In 1994, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/bmw/">BMW</a> acquired Rover and Mini, and launched new chapter of Mini. This new iteration of Mini was launched with the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/modern-mini/">Modern Mini</a>, a series of compact cars channeling the spirit and fun of the original, while bringing the model into the modern era.

Mini is a British automotive manufacturer created by the British Motor Corporation (later British Leyland). While originally used as the…

Beach Car

Mini Classic

One of the most iconic cars in the world, the classic Mini was introduced in 1957. Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis, the Mini was a revolution in design and layout. The&nbsp;longitudinally mounted, front wheel drive design, in addition to wheels mounted as close to the corners as possible, gave impressive interior space, while producing a highly nimble and fun car. The Mini was used to great success as a race and rally cars, with the famous <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-i/cooper-mki/">Mini Cooper</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-i/cooper-s-mk-i/">Mini Cooper S</a> variants featuring heavily in that history. The Mini was sold under various brands during its time, including <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/austin/">Austin</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/morris/">Morris</a>, Authi, and Innocenti, but these are all largely the same vehicle, with only minor differences. During its long life, the classic Mini was built in seven generations: <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-i/">Mk I (1957-1967)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-ii/">Mk II (1967-1970)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-iii/">Mk III (1969-1976)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-iv/">Mk IV (1976-1983)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-v/">Mk V (1984-1990)</a>, <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-vi/">Mk VI (1990-1995)</a>, and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-vii/">Mk VII (1996-2001)</a>.

One of the most iconic cars in the world, the classic Mini was introduced in 1957. Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis, the Mini was a…

Classic

Classic Mini

Mini - Mk I

The Mark I Mini was introduced in 1957. The Mk I was the first version of what would become one of the most iconic cars of all time: the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/">Classic Mini</a>. The Mark I was created under the stewardship of the British Motor Corporation, who sold the Mini under <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/austin/">Austin</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/morris/">Morris</a> brands. Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis, the Mini was a revolution in car production, featuring a laterally mounted engine and wheels mounted in the corners in order to maximize passenger space. Having the wheels mounted so closely to the corners gave the car great maneuverability. Legendary race car designer John Cooper of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/cooper">Cooper Car Company</a> saw the racing potential of the Mini and created the revered <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-i/cooper-mki/">Mini Cooper</a> and <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-i/cooper-s-mk-i/">Mini Cooper S</a>. While the saloon body is the most commonly known, the Mk I was also offered as an estate, van, or truck. A wide range of compact inline four engines were fitted to the Mk I Mini, with all variants featuring front wheel drive. One of the most notable Mk I cars was the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-i/beach-car/">Mini Beach Car</a>, an extremely rare doorless variant echoing the styling of cars such as the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/fiat/600/jolly/">Fiat 600 Jolly</a>.

The Mark I Mini was introduced in 1957. The Mk I was the first version of what would become one of the most iconic cars of all time: the…

- Mk I

Mark I

The Mini Beach Car was a very limited production variant of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-i/">Mini Mk I</a>. Only available for 1962, the Beach Car was a special doorless Mini fitted with wicker seats created to promote the introduction of the Mini to the North American market. Only fifteen factory examples are believed to have been built, with thirteen of those being sent to the US.

The Mini Beach Car was a very limited production variant of the Mini Mk I. Only available for 1962, the Beach Car was a special doorless…

Mini Cooper - Mk I

The Mk I Mini Cooper was the original performance version of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/">Classic Mini</a>. Introduced in 1961, the Mini Cooper was created by highly regarded race car builder John Cooper. A friend of the Mini&#39;s designer Sir Alec Issigonis, Cooper saw the potential of the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-i/">Mk I Mini</a>, improving the engine, brakes, and transmission to create the Mini Cooper. The 997cc and 998cc inline four engines are the most notable powerplants for the Mk I Cooper, which was built until 1967.

The Mk I Mini Cooper was the original performance version of the Classic Mini. Introduced in 1961, the Mini Cooper was created by highly…

Cooper - Mk I

Cooper MkI

Mini Cooper S - Mk I

The Mark I Mini Cooper S is truly one of the most special cars in the motoring world. Introduced in 1963, the Cooper S was the high performance variant for the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-i/">Mk I Mini</a>. The Cooper S was the most powerful and capable Mini offered at the time, being built with a range of 1071cc, 970cc, and 1275cc inline four engines over the course of production. These legendary cars served as the basis for a long period of competitive rallying and touring car successes, due to the combination of lightweight construction and agility. Production of the Mk I Cooper S lasted until 1967, when it was replaced by the <a href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-ii/cooper-s-mk-ii/">Mk II Mini Cooper S</a>.

The Mark I Mini Cooper S is truly one of the most special cars in the motoring world. Introduced in 1963, the Cooper S was the high…

Cooper S - Mk I

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The Mini Beach Car was a very limited production variant of the <a href="MKT:8794" old-href="https://www.classic.com/m/mini/classic-mini/mark-i/">Mini Mk I</a>. Only available for 1962, the Beach Car was a special doorless Mini fitted with wicker seats created to promote the introduction of the Mini to the North American market. Only fifteen factory examples are believed to have been built, with thirteen of those being sent to the US.

Mini Beach Car (1962)

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