The original Austin Mini is one of those motoring icons that is instantly
recognizable anywhere and is known for its compact package, large usable
space and cat-like reflexes. It is one of those hip cars that makes the
driver cool no matter if he is Jason Bourne or Mr Bean. It is cool. But, if I learned one thing from high school, it is that the real trick of being cool is avoiding the appearance of trying to be cool -- the cool must naturally ooze from your pores. Like the bespectacled nerd who aces all of his classes even though he doesn't study -- he becomes cool because he appears effortless in his success. Now, what happens when you take that genius nerd, cover him in a leather jacket, ray bans, prison tats, teach him to throw 60 yard touchdown passes and grow a viking sized beard? Quite simply, you've got the recipe for a young Chuck Norris, or this
1975 Austin Mini ZCars Rear Engine Conversion
currently bidding for $16,100 reserve-not-met with $35,000 buy-it-now on eBay, located in Jupiter, FL with 4 days to go.
