When it comes to off-road builds, Mini seems to be an unlikely candidate. The smaller slanted rear is designed for the urban jungle instead of venturing from the leaked path. Nevertheless, we didn’t forget cycling projects like The All4 Racing, The John Cooper Works Rally and The John Cooper Works Buggy. While it was competitive cars built by the German racing team X-Raid, this Canadian Market Cooper S is a private effort.
Listed on Bring a trailer with youThe sloping rear in a pint size was transformed into a capable off-roader with a suspension lift kit. It drives on 15-inch wheels that are wrapped with fleshy MaxTrek sludge trac tires, filling out the packed fenders with equipped bows. How many serious off-road builds even has a snorkel. The list of mods is extensive, including everything, from helpers to a roof rack. It even has rock sliders, something that is rarely seen on a mini.
This unusual modern modern Cooper Cooper continues with an after-market front bumper, which improves its rapprochement angle. Inside, the black leather seats were moved from a John Cooper Works model. The charged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine was rebuilt under the bonnet, as was the six-speed manual transmission. However, remember that it is still front -wheel drive. So do not expect that he has exceeded a country cruiser or defender on hard ways.
The high riding mini painted in dark silver is located in Blaine, Washington. It covered 224,787 kilometers (139,676 miles). The seller offers it without reserve and notes visible things and spots on the body, which is not surprising for a 22-year-old car that was converted to use in the field.
Mini was able to get a few things from creative, custom builds like this and consider their own version. The compatriot and not the tiny three -door Luke would be a more suitable candidate and could address a growing niche of enthusiasts who want to make light off -roading.
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