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Welcome to the Mini Gallery Page
On this page I will show a variety of images which feature the Classic Mini from postcards to newspaper and magazine articles and personal photographs to anything I can find to make the page amusing and innovative. I hope you will enjoy this page as much as I anticipate creating it.
Two Icons - Mini and the Eiffel Tower
Wow! My two favourite Icons together! - Image courtesy & © of Petrolicious.com
In keeping with the popular trend, created by the very talented Jessy who, together with Josie administers the Mini Cooper Classic Facebook page - for more innovative Mini pictures visit here
2017 - Christmas
Some years ago Cancer Research produced this beautiful little Christmas Card
Well I couldn't resist this Christmas design (nothing to do with Wilko) and treated myself - would have preferred this plum colour but ended up with a bright red sweatshirt - still it's the design that counts and red is Santa's colour when all is said and done.
Anyone for Mini Christmas wrapping paper and should it be used for such a mundane task? Is the designer a Classic Mini fan or is it just the shape of our adorable cars that makes them so designer friendly?
Mini fans everywhere were wrapping their presents in the special Nordic range from Wilko - image courtesy of the British Mini Club on Fb
Here is what Wilko say about their 'Nordic Range' - "Add the perfect finish to your presents this year with our Car Kraft Wrapping Paper that's made only for Wilko. This traditional kraft paper is complete with red cars that have Christmas trees on the roof - the perfect symbol to signify getting ready for the big exciting day. With 5 metres of wrapping paper, there's plenty here to keep you going. It's part of our Nordic Country range; a traditionally festive trend from start to finish. With vintage-inspired decorations that are still contemporary at heart, this collection draws upon memories of Christmases from days gone by whilst fast-tracking into the present for a truly unique finish."
Thanks to the British Mini Club on Fb for bringing the Festive design to my attention - then I found some more! Apparently there are baubles and tags and gift bags too! Will be checking out the Wilko site from October onwards this year (2018)
The above two images are courtesy of the British Mini Club on Fb (lucky owners!)
Image courtesy of Pinterest
Well these are on the market in 2018 so here's hoping I can get my hands on a couple or a quartet!
2015 - Bean Bags
They say : "Introducing the World's 1st Adults Personalised Mini Bean Bag Chair ONLY available from Bang Tidy Clothing!"
2013 - BHS Cushions
Cute and kitschy advert for BHS Cushions in 2013 to bring some general summery cheer into the home! As usual, the image of the Mini always manages to brighten things up in whatever guise it is seen - long live the Mini!
Original composition for the the BHS 2013 Cushion advertisement - image sourced from : findthedetails.com with thanks
Scan of the 'You'll never guess' promotion/advertisement for BHS as seen in magazines in 2013
Detailed close-up of the 2013 advert as seen in magazines in 2013 - I have to admit to liking the interpretation of the nations' favourite small car!
2012 Chelsea Flower Show
What is more iconic than Michael Caine reunited with a Classic Mini as shown here:
Sir Michael Caine at the Chelsea Flower Show
Good to see the pavilion stocked my favourite colour scheme to compliment flowers and Mini!
Evening view of the Mini Centre stage on the winning pavilion
Not sure about the composition of this photo ... but you get the general idea
Quite right too! Who can help but cast an admiring glance? And Michael Caine was nowhere in sight!
2009 - Royal Mail Tribute
Here's a lovely poster created for Royal Mail to commemorate the Top 10 great British achievements (Issued by the Royal Mail on 13th January 2009), in this case the Classic Mini naturally. I should like to thank my local Postmistress who saved me the original poster of the Mini on an Easel.
A beautiful stamp sheet dedicated only to the Mini
'Bespoke' Minis
I just love Union Jacks on Minis - great image from the 'Bespoke Minis' on Classic Driver.com
Bookmarks - Mini size
Kindly given to me by my friend Jenny (we share a birthday)
'Evolution' of the Mini
Someone went to a lot of trouble to produce this so it is fitting that it should appear in the Gallery - my thanks to Pinterest for sharing.
'Feisty!'
Top - the interesting bit, Middle - Full Poster, Bottom - the narrative from 1973 - images sourced from Moss Motoring
Getty
An iconic (let's face it) treatment of an icon used to headline a Daily Mail 'Money Mail' Article on 13th December 2017 - image courtesy & © of Getty
Gift Wrapped Minis
In 1965, Peter Sellers bought a Mini de Ville GT (by then with a side-opening rear door) for his wife Britt Ekland - Lucky Britt - images courtesy of and sourced from Classic Driver.com
Glassware
Oh come on - what Mini enthusiast wouldn't want to use a whisky tumbler or a beer tankard to drink their favourite tipple out of when not driving of course? Unless you prefer champagne ....
Thanks to Retrotime.fr for the images of the glassware shown above.
Italian Job Pub Poster
Nice Italian Job tribute site here as well.
Jumpin' 4 Joy
You can't keep a good Mini down that's for sure and this his how mine feels every time he (Lorenzo) passes his M.O.T.!
Images sourced from and © of showjumps.com
Notebook - Mini and Union Jack
I love this notebook which was given to me by my friend, Lorinda (isn't that a nice and unusual name) and ever since receiving this simple little gift I cannot believe how frequently I've utilised it! This is my 'web-page' notebook which I carry about with me all the time because I keep getting ideas and need somewhere to jot them down - this has saved me hours of frustration! - Thanks again!
Mugs with matching Coasters
Two designs for matching mug and coaster courtesy & © of the BMC (British Mini Club)
Postcards (Miscellaneous)
Still a popular design for modern 21st century greetings cards
I don't suppose you will have heard of or remember Hydrolastic suspension, but according to this postcard it was the latest innovation at some point during the Mini's illustrious career.
Postcard replicating an advertisement for the Morris Super Mini-Minor still popular as a sales item in the 2000s!
Postcard postmarked March 1997 - still popular as a holiday subject - sent to me by a friend who knows I love Minis!
Pretty in Pink
Great girly pink Mini - image sourced from Zazzle with thanks
The Sixties!
Mini was everywhere and so epitomised the 1960s - yes, an icon! Images sourced from Amazon.co.uk
Size doesn't matter - Mini voted most popular car ever!
The original Mini has been named the greatest car ever built in Britain, beating classics such as the Jaguar E-type and the Morris Minor for the number one spot. The legendary car topped a poll of car enthusiasts celebrating the best cars produced by home grown workers. Read the full article here
T-Sweatshirts
From T-Chip .com novelty Sweatshirts reminiscent of the popular 'Keep Calm' craze :
Swarowski Crystals
I only know one person who collects Swarowski but I couldn't resist these shiny examples :
Very difficult to source decent images of either! Will need to take a photograph of mine.
USB Ports & Key Rings
Wallpaper
A fabulous piece of patriotic wallpaper nicely reflecting the Jubilee celebrations and featuring - what else, the iconic Mini - thanks to Feature Wallpaper for the images.
Wrapping Paper
Wrapping paper and detailed images - I had many presents wrapped in these colourful sheets!
Cute design found on Zazzle products
An image of a mini created by Clintons Cards for St. George's Day! / And some Funky wrapping paper
Voted 2nd (following the Model T Ford) in the Mail on Sunday's 'Ten of the Greatest Car Designs' beating even the slightly more iconic E-Type Jaguar (from the same stable at the time) the Mini as usual reigns supreme. Read the full article reproduced here
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