Author: modculture

If you are on the look out for a vintage car for not a lot of cash, make a note of Tuesday 22nd July, which is when the Classics from BCA car auctions take place at Blackbushe in Surrey.

There’s just about everything on sale, from vintage vehicles of the 20s and 30s through to more practical classic from the 50s to the 90s, including MGs, Triumph Stags, Jaguars, a Lotus, an original Mini and just about anything else you can think of.

But we love the quirky – like this 1982 SEAB Flipper II microcar. Out of France, the car has barely been driven, but offers economy on the open road from its 49cc two-stroke engine and practicality too with two doors, opening rear window and a luggage compartment. If you want it, it’s expected to go for between £1,250 and £1,750.

View all the lots at the British Car Auctions website

Electric cars might be good in theory, but in practice they tend to look more like a child’s plaything. Until now that is – with news that BMW is producing an electric Mini.

According to Automotive News, 500 of the silver models will initially be produced – all for sale in California. They will be built in the UK without engines, gearboxes or fuel tanks, then shipped to Munich for fitting with electric powertrains.

News of wider production is expected later in the year. No news on price as yet – but they’re unlikely to be cheap.

BMW Mini website