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Oxford Mini creates special one-off car for US customer
Named the ‘Mini.01’, the vehicle will be delivered to the client in the United States, while it was produced at the firm’s plant in Oxford.
The car features a triple-layered two-tone paint finish in Midnight Black and a unique shade of metallic green chosen by the customer.
It comes equipped with 18-inch JCW Rallye Spoke alloy wheels, a two-tone rear diffuser, a Union Jack soft-top fabric roof, black door mirrors with white stripes and a ‘Mini Super Special 001’ wording located on the front wheel arch.
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The unique Mini car in Oxford. (Image: Mini)
Inside, there are green-coloured accents found on the seat inserts, toggle bar trim, the dashboard strap and Harman Kardon speaker surrounds.
There is a matte white finish around the air vents, cupholders and door handles, while the ‘Mini.01’ badge can be found on the steering wheel, wireless phone charger and floor mats.
Meanwhile, the door sills are complemented by illuminated ‘Mini Super Special 001’ inscriptions on the scuff plates.
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Inside the unique Mini car. (Image: Mini / PA)
Markus Grüneisl, CEO of Mini’s Oxford and Swindon plant, said: “This custom-crafted John Cooper Works Convertible represents a fantastic collaboration between the Mini product and design teams, the local market, and Plant Oxford production.
“We’re delighted with the result and craftsmanship that showcases what our team in the UK can achieve.”
The Mini.01 is just a one-off special, though the firm has not revealed how much the American customer paid for this unique creation.