The last whim of Simon Cowell, the dad of X Factor and well known collector of cars, is a special version of the Mini Remastered, which pays homage to the Lotus Esprit Turbo 007, commissioned and built by the David Brown Automotive of Silverstone.
it should be emphasized here, the star of the british tv loves the cars on the measure, and turns often to his trusted manufacturer, always been able to build cars of classic inspiration equipped with comfort and technological details of last generation.
This is the example of how Hollywood and the Uk, run on four wheels: the result of the hard work is a unique piece from the value of a jewel and worthy of being guarded at the Tower of London.
In essence, it was rebuilt by hand a Mini of the first generation, identical to how it was in the ’60s, but employing all the accessories of today and making it safe on the road.
let’s Start from the engine, not being able to mount the one by the power of the Esprit Turbo from 213 HP, David Brown has chosen one of a Series 1300 cc, and 84 HP.
in and Of itself, the vehicle is on the market from the 114 thousand euro, but Cowell wanted to give it a finishing touch by choosing the colors of the bodywork of the Lotus driven by Roger Moore in “for your eyes Only”, 1981.
Here, the team has committed to fund, for the body was obtained, the Copper Glow of the Lotus, including the wheel arches and roof in contrast with the Fade to Black. In Sarah Gold, rigorously hand-painted, is the writing Turbo, the same is taken in the central part of the modular rims. BBS 13-inch, such as those of the machine of 007, while in solid black are the brake calipers.
The designer David Brown have added and mounted three additional lights on the bumper Cibié headlights and front Led’s, so give that touch of panache and innovation to the Mini.
The roof is openable, and the value of this one-off is increased for the precious stylistic devices. The finish is in veneer walnut burl american, dark, in the passenger compartment, there are coverings of leather Artic White Alcantara white. The dials Smiths are Led illuminated, do not miss the infotainment touchscreen the seven-inch features Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth, to conclude, is fitted with the audio system to six speakers, the minimum view of the profession of the owner.
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