Mini has unveiled the limited-edition 1499 GT, inspired by the sporty 1969 1275 GT. Aimed at young drivers, the 1499 GT has John Cooper Works styling details but keeps the three-cylinder engine, mated to a six-speed manual box, with 102 horsepower on tap, making it ideal for younger drivers who struggle to afford the insurance on sporty derivatives.
The new Mini 1499 GT makes sporty style accessible
A former Motoring Editor at the Telegraph, Erin Baker combines a bike licence and race licence with a love of high-speed cars and penchant for embarrassingly low-speed crashes. Now she has two sons, she’s largely put her leathers to one side, preferring the cut and thrust of automotive industry debates and wondering which cars have Isofix…
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