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R53 Cooper S
For hot hatch enthusiasts, there was much to like about the ‘New’ R50 MINI Cooper, which was launched alongside the One, back in July 2001. Highlights were the sharp steering and playful chassis, but with just 120hp, this MINI offered ‘warm’ rather t
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Ben’s R53 Cooper S
Following four weeks of blood, sweat and beers in sweltering workshop temperatures, the Sussex Road and Race team have finished our roll-cage. And hand on heart, it’s the most gorgeous job I’ve seen in my 23 years of motoring journalism. As I said in
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Martyn’s R53 Jcw Gp
After April’s last visit to Bicester Scramble in my Cooper, with my kids already off on a Cub Camp and the okay from Mrs Collins, I was quick to book up for the next Scramble on Father’s Day on 19 June. After speaking with contributor Neil Barden and

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