The Domino Pimlico

Photo credits:  At left Simon; at right: Matt Gaze Photography

A kit car company is one that produces car parts or body shells of a specific automobile which the consumer assembles onto a working chassis.  Domino Cars (GB) Limited was one such company which manufactured fibreglass bodies for the Austin Mini from 1986 to 2007.  The Mini models were called the Domino Pimlico, Premier, Premier Plus, HT, HT-ES (made from carbon and kevlar composites), Pickup and Pickup Crew Cab.

Modified Minis

Yes, you are seeing right!  It's a Mini Cooper stretch limousine!  Who'd have thought! The very classy type features the more modern BMW Mini Cooper made into a limousine and rented for weddings, proms and other special occasions. Isn't this stretching it a bit?  We don't think so!

Photo credits:  At left Vladimer Shiosvili; at right Michel.