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Mini celebrates 50 years of existence of very original way

The famous car brand Mini, first property of the company British Motor Corporation (BMC), was born in 1959 and was produced until 2000. In fact, the latter was regarded as the 'people's car British 'and was like the Volkswagen Beetle. In 1999, she was ranked second, at its influence on society, just behind the equally famous Ford Model T.

Today, it is preparing to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of any special way, and by spotlighting in the Grand Prix Formula 1 to be held at Silverstone from 19 to 21 June, an exclusive version with psychedelic colors , recalling Mini Beatles George Harrison, a small high-speed this legendary car fan.

The original Mini very George Harrison had even appeared in the cinema, in the film 'Magical Mystery Tour', in addition to serving as mascot 'Fab Four' for the purposes of promoting the film in 1967. Moreover, the year Previous, the Manager of the Columbia Group Brian Epstein had offered to each member of the famous quartet, a small Mini Cooper S, including that of George Harrison who was painted in psychedelic colors.

Thus, Ms. Harrison's widow Olivia famous Beatles, receive a copy of this version renewed every eccentric colors of the Mini Cooper S 1966, which would be put to auction whose proceeds will go to the foundation 'Material World Charitable Foundation' managed by that last .

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