Mini Cooper 50th Anniversary

On May 9, 1959, fifty years ago, the very first MINI rolled off the assembly line...and a 1960's mod phenomenon was born!

But decades beyond that time, the MINI is still going strong. Style, sportiness, and just all around cool factor has drawn many to the little car that came about because of England's fuel shortage caused by the 1956 Suez Crisis. And today it still tracks as the most fuel efficient care to date.

Every year there is a MINI pilgrimage from London to Brighton that attracts hundreds of MINI car owners who make the trek. Here is an article about this year's event, which especially commemorated the half century milestone. Happy Birthday, MINI!!!