IT'S fair to say that BMW's revival of the Mini marque (before it was even dead, strictly speaking), was an inspired move. From the day that the first hatch went on sale in 2001, BMW's sub-brand hit buyers' imaginations. The MINI was such a success for BMW that it decided to capitalise on this enthusiasm by expanding the range significantly, with models such as the Clubman and Countryman. They survived, along with the Hatch and Convertible, but two that didn't make it were built for a relatively short period only: the MINI Mk2-based Coupe and Roadster. Intended to be two-seater sporting editions, the Roadster and Coupe put fun ahead of ultimate practicality, and to great effect.
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