New Car Review Areas


General Car Topics

2009 Mini Cooper George Harrison Edition Review

May 2009
Filed under: MINI Car News | MINI Headlines

Latest MINI Headlines

MINI has come up with a fresh interpretation of George Harrisons extravagant original Mini to coincide with the brands 50th birthday. The one-off model will be handed over to Olivia Harrison at the MINI United event. Olivia will accept the MINI on behalf of the Material World Charitable Foundation, a charity set up by George Harrison in 1973. The car will be auctioned in aid of the Foundation later in the year. 

Back in 1966 The Beatles manager Brian Epstein gave each of the Fab Four a Mini Cooper S as a gift. In keeping with the zeitgeist of the time, lead guitarist George had his car painted with psychedelic images such as yantras and Sanskrit mantras. In 1967 this legendary Mini starred in The Beatles film Magical Mystery Tour. And now, to coincide with its latest landmark anniversary, MINI is dedicating a modern interpretation of Georges car to the man himself. The MINI has been designed according to the wishes of Olivia Harrison and rekindles the look of Georges famous original.

ā€œGeorge was a huge MINI fan and he would have enjoyed creating this new version. The fact that MINIs anniversary celebrations will also benefit our Foundation has made it an enjoyable as well as meaningful collaboration.Ā says Olivia Harrison.

Replay signs up as MINI United partner.
The denim specialist congratulates MINI on its latest landmark birthday and presents an anniversary jeans model, which will be available exclusively and in a limited edition from the Replay stand at the MINI United event. To mark the anniversary, the used-look jeans sport a circular ā€œ50 Years of MINIĀ sew-on badge on the front left pocket. Added to which, all the MINI staff at the festival will be kitted out in Replay jeans. Selected Replay stores are promoting the event in special window displays.

Latest Car News

All images courtesy of and copyright their respective manufacturers, unless otherwise indicated. They may not be reproduced or retransmitted in any way without the express written permission of their respective owners. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Model news and specifications are presented as provided by manufacturer, and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of DIGIADS. No warranty is made by DIGIADS with respect to the accuracy or timeliness of the information contained herein.