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Mini Cooper Mat Edition Exclusive to France

If you're a fan of the Mini Cooper but don't care much for glossy paint jobs, and happen to live in France, your chariot may well have arrived. Mini has unveiled a special, limited edition of the premium hatchback called the Mat Edition. It can be ordered with any of three different engines (standard, turbo or diesel) and features a matte black vinyl wrap, along with special side vents and checkerboard wing mirrors for a unique look. Only 250 examples will be offered exclusively in France, carrying a €2,800 ($3,800) premium over the existing model.

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$4 Million Jaguar Headlines Goodwood Auto Auction

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Auctions

An ultra-rare 1955 Jaguar D-Type (above), the first production example ever made, is being auctioned off by Bonhams during the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Sussex, England on July 11. The car, which carries an estimate of $4 - $5 million and has a colorful racing history, is one of the most coveted sportscars ever produced; a similar one was owned by Steve McQueen.

Also featured in the historic sale: a super-cool lime green 1970 Lamborghini Miura P400S Series II Berlinetta similar to those owned by Frank Sinatra and Miles Davis, est. $440,000 - $500,000; a rare 1968 Bizzarrini GT Strada 5300 coupé, exhibited at the first Louis Vuitton Concours D'elegance in 1990, est. $400,000 - $500,000; a 1962 Cooper-Climax Type 61 'Monaco', raced by several famous name and one of only three believed to be in existence, est. $300,000 - $360,000; a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 competition saloon, est. $200,000 - $240,000; and more.

Gallery: Bonhams Goodwood

1961 Aston Martin DB4 competition saloon

1970 Lamborghini Miura P400S Series II Berlinetta

Tags: Aston Martin, AstonMartin, Bizzarrini, Bonhams, Cooper, England, Frank Sinatra, FrankSinatra, Goodwood, Goodwood Festival of Speed, GoodwoodFestivalOfSpeed, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Louis Vuitton, LouisVuitton, Miles Davis, MilesDavis, Steve McQueen, SteveMcqueen

Mini Cooper S Limo, Complete with Pool

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

This Mini Cooper S Limo doesn't have the traditional "classy" look that most limos do, but it more than makes up for it with unique features and "cute" appeal. Wouldn't it be fun to go cruising around town in a Mini Cooper but get to take more than just 1 or 2 squished friends with you? Some features included inside are leather (a given in any limo), seats for 6, a retractable flat screen TV with DVD player, and a swimming pool.

Yes, that's right. Now they are really using the term "swimming pool" loosely here, but sure enough there is a pool/whirlpool tub thing built right into the rear of the vehicle big enough to fit two adults. Just don't take any fast turns or your guests might slosh right out.

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