The MINIamino
We don't know what kind of sick person would do such a thing to a MINI Cooper S? But we have to say, even if you don't think it's cool, it's at least done well.
The German Car Scene says Benedikt Schiermeyer turned a perfectly innocent Cooper S into a virtual MINlamino at the request of a customer. Great job, Benedikt. It almost looks factory, and the wood floor in the bed is a very nice touch. But, personally, I think I'd rather have one of the original Mini trucks.
We'd love to hear from either Benedikt or the owner of this cute little custom to find out more about how it was created. Shoot us a note if either of you are reading.
GCS has more photos including one taken during the build.
[Source: German Car Scene]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
why not the LS2/LS7? 8:26PM (3/03/2007)
MINIamino? No fair stealing Jalop's schtick.
This does look great. It'd be even better if he got the hatch door off a convertible BMW Mini. It is bottom hinged and would work great as an operable tailgate.
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JC-UOIT 8:41PM (3/03/2007)
I'd have called Photoshop, its that outragious and well done. Great job.
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ruggels 8:50PM (3/03/2007)
A miniamino? that's crazy talk... unless... of course... you live in the US and have seen the tons of redbull miniaminos.
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SWAT LAX 8:50PM (3/03/2007)
The guys over at Jalopnik are going to need to change their shorts when they see this.
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Howard Kerr 8:56PM (3/03/2007)
Not so much sick....as stupid. Just so this guy coud have something a little different (no pun intended) he "creates" a pickup truck with one of the tiniest load beds in the world. What could possible be put in there that wouldn't blow out at any speed over 10 mph?
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xevia 8:58PM (3/03/2007)
lol i dont care that lil thing just looks crappy, i wanted to use another word but it wasnt family friendly
http://locaswt.com
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bernie 9:07PM (3/03/2007)
The original El Camino was stupid. This is criminally stupid. I'd be ashamed.
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cacho 9:12PM (3/03/2007)
That's an El Camini
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David 10:14PM (3/03/2007)
There is one Mini like this running around Atlanta with a large Red Bull can in the bed. The car itself is plastered with Red Bull ads. This looks exactly like that car sans the can and ads.
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Maxwell Kruger 10:31PM (3/03/2007)
That's like the Red Bull Mini that drives around Penn State all of the time.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Red_Bull_Mini.jpg
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Jiwa 10:35PM (3/03/2007)
Reminds me of the Suzuki Mighty Boys I used to see when I lived in Australia. Wish we had them in Canada!
Check it out...
http://www.icbm.com.au/mightyboy/
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olderty 11:18PM (3/03/2007)
Seconded Max.
I've seen those lil guys trot around Indy. Usually with some relatively hot chicks driving.
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Stoneman 11:49PM (3/03/2007)
Disgusting atrocity.
It reminds me of a really tiny el Camino. Remember those el Caminos?
Stoneman
http://www.stonemanautoreview.com
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SEF 2:42AM (3/12/2007)
In my country we have these Mini cars with the jumbo Red-Bull can attached at the back, with some fancy paints. Perhaps this is a retired Mini version..
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HotRodzNKustoms 1:24AM (3/04/2007)
It's done much better than the ones red bull has, I love it!
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bgdc 1:37AM (3/04/2007)
Consider this - he probably got it to lose a good 150--200 lbs of insulation, metal, glass, seats, etc. Really the car's a 2 seater anyway...
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David 3:13AM (3/04/2007)
#2 - It's not photoshop.
There's a Toyota like this in Asia.. Like a chopped bB with an open bed for the surfboard. I don't remember the name though.
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Godwin 4:07AM (3/04/2007)
Why didn't they start with a convertible? Now you have a truck with no gate?
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BOB 5:31AM (3/04/2007)
Good vehicle for someone whose work is tending bonsai trees.
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carbuzzard 7:27AM (3/04/2007)
Or wait for the "long" wheelbase version of the forthcoming Mini Traveller and then install two rearward-facing seats. It could be called the Mini Banger (well, it's an English sausage, and BRAT was already taken).
The seats would be necessary were it to be made at the factory, or else it would be subject to the 25% "chicken tax" tarriff. That's why the Subaru BRAT had the seats. Subaru officially said that BRAT stood for "Bi-drive Recreational All-Terrain," but we at carbuzzard.com know it was really "Brazen Ruse to Avoid Tarriff."
Philbert J Thombockle
http://www.carbuzzard.com
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