New MINI Cooper editions celebrate historic rally win

Paddy Hopkirk Edition for MINI Cooper S and JCW revives famous 1964 Monte Carlo Rally win

The Monte Carlo Rally was at the top of the list when it came to our ‘Top 10 giant-killing MINI motorsport achievements’ in the lead up to the British brand’s 60th anniversary a couple of years ago.

At the 1964 rally, the original Mini burst onto the motor racing landscape with a thrilling victory, thanks to Paddy Hopkirk and Henry Liddon using the agile handling of the Cooper S to head more powerful Ford Falcon V8s on the tight turns above the Mediterranean principality.

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