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The original Mini Cooper might have been gone and forgotten were it not for a small cadre of performance fans who kept their old cars tuned and running—and racing. The pint-sized import was a legend on the autocross circuit, quick and surprisingly nimble.
The reborn Mini that hit the highway earlier this year seems to be generating a far broader appeal. In its first seven months in the U.S., it racked up more sales—about 10,000—than the original Mini did during a seven-year run back in the 1960s. To keep the momentum going, Mini’s new parent, BMW, is offering a range of kitschy options—such as a British flag roof decal—as well as what is likely to be an expanding range of models.
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