Extracts from the 1996 Brochure launchign the 1997 model year Minis
Side impact beams? In a Mini? Whatever next.
Retrofitted to such an old design of car they were probably of mixed
benefit.
I read at the time a fire brigade report that said that in a frontal
impact, the beams would cause the door to completely jam shut making
rescue more difficult...
Pre-tensioned seatbelts was probably a good idea. The further
you were from the steering wheel/column (that was probably approaching
you at high speed) the better...
TWO heater speeds? What a ridiculous idea. one was more
than enough...
Height adjustable headlights? WHY! The Mini doesn't
change height much when fully laden (compared to empty).
The motors usually failed fairly quickly anyway...
Mini Cooper with optional black leather interior
Mini Cooper (non-sportspack) dash
Mini with optional classic grey leather seats with red piping.
Mini with optional classic grey leather in blue
Mini (sportspack) dash. Its not a Cooper because its got a
single-tone steering wheel, but you can tell its a sportspack coz of the
extra dials in the middle.
