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Custom built by the owner. Even the dashboard is custom built to his own taste. An interview: przykrawezniku.pl/when-standard-lagonda-is-too-ordinary-a... .
WHAT'S NEW?
The 2012 MINI sees no major changes following its modest model-year 2011 freshening, knowing:
a redesigned front bumper that helps the MINI meet new pedestrian-safety regulations. The lower grille and new fog-light surrounds have more pronounced, contoured borders. MINI models feature a new horizontal bar in the lower air inlet, while Cooper S models prominent (and functional) brake ducts that can be trimmed in chrome. There are new wheel designs in 15-, 16-, and 17-inch sizes. The brake lights now use LEDs, and the optional xenon headlights now swivel in turns. Reverse lights migrate to the lower bumper. Updates to the interior will help appease those, who found the Mini’s ergonomics less than friendly. The audio controls have been consolidated under the large center speedometer, and all secondary controls are now finished in matte black rather than silver, as are the steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls. New audio and navigation systems are available, with the latter using a 6.5-inch LCD screen in the MINI's central speedometer. With MINI Connected software, iPhone and iPod users will be able to watch videos on the display while the car is parked, or see album cover art while playing music. It's a control interface used in conjunction with an Apple iPhone. Users download the MINI Connected application to their phone. The app allows users to conduct Google local searches for restaurants, movie theaters, and other places. It also can display news feeds, access social networks, and allow passengers to listen to Internet radio. The screen also will be able to display contact information from a compatible cell phone connected via Bluetooth.
STEVE JOBS AND MINI COOPER
In a 2004 keynote speech where Steve Jobs talks about the iPods, he mentions the MINI Cooper. He said the "small is fun" idea from the car was the inspiration for the new "mini Apple Stores" that will be opening. - Apple Keynote, Steve Jobs
ENJOY IT TO THE MAXIMUM... BE MINI
- Eccentric British manufacturer MINI
- Fun to drive
- MINIMALISM pack (automatic engine stop-start/brake energy regeneration)
- Six-speed manual gearbox fitted as standard
- 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine (naturally aspirated, with turbo- or twin-scroll-turbo charger configurations)
- 'Entirely Sufficient' horsepower (output ranges between 75 and 218 horsepower)
- Bespoke treatment
- Bigger is not always better
THERE'S A LOT TO LOVE HERE!
It used to be that luxury cars were big. The more luxurious, the bigger. But with premium hatchbacks, buyers have shown that luxury needn't equal size. In fact, many (particularly in Europe) have demonstrated that they're willing to pay a considerable premium to have the luxuries they'd expect from the larger cars they're giving up with the smaller ones they're adopting. Of course, you can really make any MINI your own through the extensive options list of design, comfort, and technology features. The question is, just how much are you willing to pay?
BUILD YOUR OWN MINI
Like a piece of familiar music, it is open to different interpretations without losing the original melody.
Select a bodystyle and configure:
- Model MINI [R56]
- Body Hot Chocolate metallic [A88]
- Roof Hot Chocolate metallic [381]
- Mirror Caps in Chrome [405]
- Carbon Black interior [4CU]
- 17" Conical Spoke Alloy Wheels, 205/45 R 17 [2GD]
- Black bonnet stripes [329]
- Rear Spoiler [325]
- Sport button [4UF]
- Front fog lights [520]
- Rain Sensor and Auto Headlights [521]
- Airconditioning [530]
- On-board Computer [550]
- Leather-trimmed, sport steering wheel [255]
- Multi-function steering wheel with cruise control [249]
- Velours foot mats [423]
- Front seat armrest with Wi-Fi Hotspot installed via the snap-in adapter in the centre console [473]
- Chrome-Line Exterior [346] and Interior Trim [345]
- White Turn-Signal Lights [785]
- MINI Tender Loving Care (free maintenance 5 years or 80,000km) [price € 249,00]
Ultimate hi-fi sound and high-end communication:
# Voice control [620]
# Radio MINI Visual Boost [6FP]
# Hands-free-system Bluetooth and USB/iPod interface [6NE]
# iPhone Snap-in adapter [AFS]
# iPhone 4 Y-cable interface [61122179623]
# Audiofiles on mobile phone [6NF]
# MINI Connected [6NM]
# MINI Navigation System (with full map) [6UM]
EXPLORE HOW TO USE THE MINI NAVIGATION SYSTEM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRbY3OYqnwM
EXPLORE HOW TO USE THE MINI CONNECTED
www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zvp7D5KGtE&feature=related
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Bn66G4VZww&feature=related
THE MINI
Sometimes it’s just nice to be back where you feel most comfortable. Those were my thoughts as I slipped behind the wheel of a a lightly spec’d 2012 MINI. No this isn’t some chopped coupe or puffed up crossover. This is the car (or at least the shape) that owes more to the original MINI than any other. So much so that BMW simply refers to it as “the MINI” internally.
Over the past 50 years, MINI have become one of the must-have cars for sports car enthusiasts. The 2012 MINI is simply the best MINI produced to date! I opted for MINI’s "bespoke personalization program". My own MINI ordered on March 3rd will be supplied by my personal MINI manager around the beginning of May.
Most of all, my new MINI will remind me why I do what I do, why I love MINI's and why I love seeing more on the road every day.
Small, efficient, athletic and endlessly fun, they are still the best way to bring a smile to one’s face.
MINI. MORE POKE WITH LESS SMOKE!
That is NOT a typo folks!
In 1957, if you wanted to buy a Mercedes Benz in the USA, you had to go to a Studebaker-Packard dealership to get one.
By the time Janis Joplin asked the Lord to buy her one, many Studebaker dealers had become Mercedes Benz dealers.
She never told us about that part. She also never told us, she had a Porsche painted in psychedelic colors. Did she ever really need the Lord to buy her a Mercedes Benz?
This is a photograph of 1/24 scale die-cast model cars in a custom built 1/24 scale dealership building interior.
Danbury Mint 1957 Studebaker Golden Hawk
Franklin Mint 1957 Mercedes Benz 300 SC
Danbury Mint 1958 (looks identical to a 57) Packard Hawk
Taken at the Wyoming Exotic Wheels and Wine car show held in the Wyoming suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio.
From the web:
Don "Yenko, a former road racer, also used the COPO system to get a Corvair equipped with choice bits from the factory, and then he further modified it at the dealership for street use and SCCA road racing. Calling it the Stinger, he built 115 from 1966–69."
I had a friend who modified his Corvair so that it would really scoot although I don't remember exactly what he did to it. If this car was built for SCCA racing and was competitive, it's speed would probably amaze people on the street.
Superman takes to scoop duty in the Regent Miniatures Horse-Barn. An ooak diorama built by Ken Haseltine.
This is the Hot Toys Superman re-painted by Cruz alongside Patches (dog) in the barn with Horses in the stalls.
More shots on pinterest www.pinterest.com/myfarrah/pins/
Christopher Reeve as Superman...
Originally Superman could be ordered through www.sideshowtoy.com and a portion would benefit the Christopher Reeves Foundation www.christopherreeve.org/.
Photo/Graphic Layout & web sites www.ncruz.com & www.myfarrah.com by www.stevemckinnis.com.
I custom built this resin kit from Berkshire Valley a number of years ago for the layout and just loved posing my car collection with it. Here we see some rare resin and white metal in full detailing and authentic late 50’s appearance. Included are 1/48 Scale St Petersburg Tram Scenicruiser I built up from a kit, detailed beyond the already incomparable detailing by SPT. The 59’ Buick is a Western Models Collectors Edition imported by the Route 66 Model Car Store and a custom built Model Company of New Zealand Model T Pickup.
Rampage Camaro built by Roadster Shop. Such an amazing build. Check out the details on their website: www.RoadsterShop.com
Check out a sped up image build on my YouTube page here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxwljpucRuQ
Full set up on my website soon: www.JeremyCliff.com
This car is the 2nd of four 3 wheelers built by the slightly eccentric Alexander Fraser in his Lincolnshire workshop, so not a kit car fitted with a mildly tuned Cooper S 1275cc engine and weighing approximately half that of of a mini makes for a pretty lively performance. The maker claims 0 - 60mph in 6 seconds and a top speed of 120mph.
Photographed at the 2012 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 21-23, 2012.
Please visit my Motor Vehicles Collection on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs that have been thoughtfully categorized into dozens of sets, and carefully organized by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.
SoulRider.222 / Eric Rider © 2009
Frame: 2004 Soul Cycles Titan
Headset: FSA The Pig Pro DH
Headset Spacers: generic
Fork: 2005 Marzocchi 66 RC
Fender: Acerbis
Stem: Soul Cycles Hooligan
Handlebar: Soul Cycles
Grips: Deity Components Enkei lock-on
Handlebar End Plugs: generic
Brakes: Hayes HFX-9 10th Anniversary hydraulic
Front Rotor: Hayes Mudcutter 203mm
Caliper Adaptors: Hayes
Rear Rotor: Hayes Mudcutter 160mm
Rear Derailleur: 1997 Shimano XT
Shift Cable / Housing: Aztec Powerlines
Rear Shifter Lever: vintage Shimano SIS 8 speed friction / index thumb shifter
Chain: SRAM PC-870
Chainstay Pad: Lizard Skins
Cassette: Shimano HG70 8 speed
Bottom Bracket: Deity Components 2008 Vendetta
Crank Arms: Deity Components 2008 Vendetta
Crank Arm Bolts: Deity Components 2008 Vendetta
Chain Ring: Deity Components Alibi
Chain Guide: vintage original e.thirteen SRS
Chain Ring Bolts: Sugino steel
Bash Ring: e.thirteen Lexan
Pedals: Deity Components Decoy
Top Tube Pad: Roach
Seatpost: Soul Cycles 27.2mm
Seatpost Collar: Salsa Flip-Lock
Seat / Saddle: Azonic Love Seat
Front Tire: DMR Moto R/T 26" x 2.40"
Front Tube: butyl rubber Schrader valve
Valve Caps: generic alloy
Front Rim: Arrow Racing DHX 26"
Front Nipples: Wheelsmith double butted 14/15/14
Front Spokes: Wheelsmith brass
Front Hub: Hadley DH 20mm
Rear Tire: DMR Moto R/T 24" x 2.40"
Rear Tube: butyl rubber Schrader valve
Rear Rim: vintage Arrow Racing DHX 24"
Rear Nipples: DT Swiss brass
Rear Spokes: DT Swiss Champion straight gauge 14
Rear Hub: vintage Ringle
Black Label Barbie of Farrah Fawcett as restyled and repainted by Cruz for www.myfarrah.com in a Regent Miniatures diorama, Regent Horse-Barn by Ken Haseltine.
Visit: www.myfarrah.com.
Farrah is on facebook www.facebook.com/FLFawcett
On Tumblr at; farrahlenifawcett.tumblr.com
On ipernity at www.ipernity.com/home/311111
Join Farrah on Instagram at www.instagram.com/farrahlfawcett
On pinterest at www.pinterest.com/myfarrah/
Photo/Graphic Layout & web sites ncruz.com & myfarrah.com by www.stevemckinnis.com.
Barbra Streisand is a legend in acting, music and performances that have spanned over fifty years. Here a Mattel Barbra Streisand Barbie in the process of being repainted and restyled.
Photographed in the Regent Mansion by Ken Haseltine (www.regentminiatures.com). Barbra Streisand as restyled and repainted by Noel Cruz for www.myfarrah.com. Re-Root by Wen Wen aka ShesSoPoppy on ETSY www.etsy.com/shop/Shessopoppy on Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/shessopoppy/. Hands by Pure Icon Paris on eBay at www.ebay.com/usr/pure-icon-paris.
Visit: www.myfarrah.com.
Farrah is on facebook www.facebook.com/FLFawcett
On Tumblr at; farrahlenifawcett.tumblr.com
Join Farrah on Instagram at www.instagram.com/farrahlfawcett
On pinterest at www.pinterest.com/myfarrah/
Photo/Graphic Layout & web sites ncruz.com & myfarrah.com by www.stevemckinnis.com.
Another plow truck in the making(a ways to go on this), and finished up the Forest Ranger truck, with a light bar, antennas, wheel swap, and some paint work.
Ken Haseltine of Regent Miniatures built this beautiful 1:6 scale Mansion and he also designed and customized the furnishings, placement as well as accessories including florals, urns, statues and pillows. Every aspect from the lighting to the hand made staircases were designed by Ken. Almost a year in the making the Mansion is now completed.
Barbra Streisand is a legend in acting, music and performances that have spanned over fifty years. Here a Mattel Barbra Streisand Barbie in the process of being repainted and restyled.
Photographed in the Regent Mansion by Ken Haseltine (www.regentminiatures.com). Barbra Streisand as restyled and repainted by Noel Cruz for www.myfarrah.com. Re-Root by Wen Wen aka ShesSoPoppy on ETSY www.etsy.com/shop/Shessopoppy on Flickr at www.flickr.com/photos/shessopoppy/. Hands by Pure Icon Paris on eBay at www.ebay.com/usr/pure-icon-paris.
Visit: www.myfarrah.com.
Farrah is on facebook www.facebook.com/FLFawcett
On Tumblr at; farrahlenifawcett.tumblr.com
Join Farrah on Instagram at www.instagram.com/farrahlfawcett
On pinterest at www.pinterest.com/myfarrah/
Photo/Graphic Layout & web sites ncruz.com & myfarrah.com by www.stevemckinnis.com.
Mattel's classic Barbie alongside a Marilyn Monroe Barbie repainted and restyled by Cruz for myfarrah.com. Featuring Vintage Barbie Doll Dresses by Eggie and Deb -- (Marilyn is wearing one, behind her hanging in the store and on the window display) Reproduction Barbie Clothes on eBay www.ebay.com/usr/fanfare1901?_trksid=p2047675.l2559 Diorama based on Barbie Shoppe by Ken Haseltine.
Farrah is on facebook www.facebook.com/FLFawcett. On Tumblr at; farrahlenifawcett.tumblr.com. Join Farrah on Instagram at www.instagram.com/farrahlfawcett. On pinterest at www.pinterest.com/myfarrah/
Photo/Graphic Layout & web sites ncruz.com & myfarrah.com by www.stevemckinnis.com.
Farrah Fawcett as repainted and restyled by Noel Cruz. Farrah Fawcett (version 1.0) is a Mattel Black Label Farrah Fawcett Barbie as painted and styled by Cruz for www.myfarrah.com.
Farrah is on facebook www.facebook.com/FLFawcett On Tumblr at; farrahlenifawcett.tumblr.com. Join Farrah on Instagram at www.instagram.com/farrahlfawcett. On pinterest at www.pinterest.com/myfarrah/
Photo/Graphic Layout & web sites ncruz.com & myfarrah.com by www.stevemckinnis.com.
Ken Haseltine of Regent Miniatures built this beautiful 1:6 scale Mansion and he also designed and customized the furnishings, placement as well as accessories including florals, urns, statues and pillows. Every aspect from the lighting to the hand made staircases were designed by Ken. Almost a year in the making the Mansion is now completed.
Elina Road, Ucluelet, BC Canada
This gorgeous property belongs to friends that recently built their custom home (and future B & B) on the oceanfront in Ucluelet. This is the view you see from their backyard...(If it was clear and sunny that day, I bet you could see out for miles)....I'm going to have to go back and visit again! :)
At Land's End, we came across a very unusual converted/ custom-built Rolls Royce estate car/ station wagon. At first I thought this was a hearse but if you look closely on the marking on the street just before the hood/ bonnet, you will see the word "Taxi" on the road, so perhaps it was a taxi.
Number plate/ licence plate "VPG 676S".
Land's End, Cornwall, England TR19