A Very Special Diesel MINI

Sections: In the Press Jun 14th, 2006 24 Comments

Hey look at that, it even has a leather dash.

[ Diesel MINI ] MINI.at

You can read more (and in English) here:

[ MINI Wears Diesel at The Life Ball 2006 ] Worldcarfans.com

Thanks to MF reader Helmut Zodl

Written By: MF Reader

http://Motoringfile.com Mark Hendrie

Well it is em different. Not sure if that roof looks waterproof!
GSKChicago

Is it actually a Diesel MINI too?
Frank

Looks cheesy.
Chris

I work for Diesel, and I have to say that’s the ugliest thing i’ve ever seen in my entire life.

I’m very disappointed in Diesel and MINI for thinking this looks nice.
Nathaniel Salzman

I’ll be a decenting voice on this one – there’s a lot about it that I like. Putting the “distressed” look on the paint-work is over the top, but I like the little details like the faux stitching on the body seems and replacing the chrome bits with what I can only assume is the metal color of the rivets on their jeans. I think the denim top is awesome, but I also think they’ve missed out on not doing a denim interior. Imagine two-tone denim seats and a denim-wrapped dash to match complete with tags and rivets. That’d be sweet.

It’s also worth noting that this car, like the many we’ve seen before it, is for a specific event for publicity. So I think of it as even more temporary and “don’t sweat it” than a concept car. It’s interesting, that’s enough for me. I wouldn’t drive it, but I don’t hate it either.
Vanwall
Very “Jolly” looking ;-)

Or: Put a big pennyfarthing decal on the bonnet.
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WTF!
http://kropp.poetshome.com Grendel

That seems to be the perfect city car – diesel for great fuel economy, and dialed in hoopdie looks for theft prevention. You could leave it parked anywhere without worry of door dings, and you wouldn’t ever have to wash it.
cct1

Reminds me of the counterfit Mini adds. Maybe Mini has become such an icon, BMW thought it was time to parody itself…
http://www.motoringphotography.com Dave

Nice of them to give the cabrio roof that “worn” look.
http://mini2.co.za timmee

Erm, its actually a Cooper Cabrio designed by Diesel – Only The Brave. The car is petrol engined, not an oilburner.

I’m with NS in NE on this one. Wouldn’t drive it, but it certainly is unique and individual.
petsounds

Well..it does look very Diesel, I will give them that. I actually kinda dig the color combo, but wished they hadn’t put the white stripes on the cabrio roof. And it’s a lot better job than the hideous Versace MINI last year (I think it was her, can’t remember).

Chris – I have to ask…my wife is a shoe designer and is always on the lookout…any openings there at Diesel?
http://mini2.co.za timmee

Just noticed, the rear screen is not glass!
kelly

that’s where Kool and The Gang have been!
Jeffro

Weiner Rathaus is right! …at least in English. Yuck.
WingNut

I really like the look of this MINI. Like that copper accent color, especially on the pepper white. Love the “distressed” top too.

Very neat.
Timothy

Very special, eh? “Tonight, on NBC, a very special episode of ‘Blossom’…”
lTZMTOR

What was that style of clothing back in the mid 80′s – 90′s??? …. Ah yes … The Distressed look. Still have some, unfortunately!

Kelly… That’s F.U.N.N.Y!……….. :Ãƒâ€šÃ‚Â¬)
lTZMTOR

Did Vin have anything to do with this?
http://www.atlantaminis.net M. Dillon

…personally…I love it. It’s has the essence of what MINI is about: Being Original. Isn’t that one of the major reasons we purchased our MINIs in the frist place. Besides,guys…to parapharse a famous line,from The Rolling Stones movie:”…it’s so ugly,that it’s appealing.”
sasch

@Mark H.

In the description of the car (on ebay) they actually pointed out that the car has 2 “roofs”: 1) the original MINI Cabrio textile soft top and 2) the jeans cover which CAN BE ATTACHED over the regular top.

And yes, it is much better that last yearÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢s Life Ball MINI.
j

with BRG the bronze accents would really look cool….. the roof is a really unique idea
http://www.coopersport.ca Jason

Well, at least you wouldn’t ever have to worry about washing it. Think of the time you’d save over the years. Rust woul probably just enhance it’s charm ;)

Cheers, Jason. http://www.coopersport.ca
Crusoe

I like the stitching, roof and yes denim seats would be cool. I would need a lot of scotch guard to have that here in Seattle.

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