In 2001, Mini Mania was the first to bring a new BMW MINI to the United States. This is its story.
Jet-Setting: The 1st MINI to ship to the U.S is packed up on by cargo plane from Oxford, England.
The Cargo Crew: It has ARRIVED! The first U.S. MINI (pictured with its cargo crew) has landed at SFO. Welcome to the West Coast!
Mountain Home: The first U.S. MINI finds itself in its new home: the picturesque Sierra Nevada mountains and Mini Mania.
New MINI Interior: Although it was a rightie, there was one thing about this new MINI's interior that hasn't changed: for a tiny car, it sure has generous cab space.
Under the Hood: This first MINI was Mini Mania's opportunity to custom-make the first, best aftermarket products for the would-be American sensation.
The MINI Challenge: We couldn't wait to take this car out on the track to see what it could do against the classic Minis. Mini Mania hosted a race at Leguna Seca, pitting the new MINI against 45 classics.
The Field: A good reminder that, even though its a MINI, the original Minis pack a lot of punch in an even smaller package.
Corkscrew Leader: The new MINI held its own on the Corkscrew at Leguna Seca. Responsiveness is still one of owners' favorite features in their MINIs.
Hands-On: Thumbs up on the track! That's Mini Mania's owner Don Racine behind the wheel, hands-on as usual.
Beginning of a Era: It was a gorgeous day November 3rd, 2001 at Leguna Seca. We count ourselved lucky to have been here from the beginning with a front row seat, helping your MINI community take off.
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The 1st MINI Arrives in the US
