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BREWER’S COOP

You’ve never seen a man happier than me when I’m riding about in this. It’s just the most stunning thing to drive. It’s so quick and it just grips because it’s got such a wide stance.” Mike Brewer has only had his car for two weeks, and he can’t wait to take us out in it. He’s been out for a drive every day that he’s had it and his love for this intriguing little car is splashed all over his face. His enthusiasm is infectious, but it’s hard not to fall for this little Cooper. It starts on the button, pulls like you wouldn’t believe and emits that blissful telltale whine of a straight-cut box. “A little bit of air conditioning would help… but it’s just brilliant!” Mike laughs as it effortlessly takes a tight corner, “See how it sticks like crap to a blanket?” Mike know cars, but we’ve never seen one make him quite this excited. “I’m a car whisperer. I think that every car has its own personality. They are either miserable or they are happy… and Frankie is a happy chappy.”

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