The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was
not just an event that drew worldwide attention, but also the perfect
opportunity for Mini to create a unique three-door hatchback. Responsible for the project was
the brand’s chief of design, Oliver Heilmer, along with his team, and the car
comes with a few special features.
These include the mix of the US and UK national
flags on the roof, while opening the doors reveals a ‘Just Married’ welcome
message projected on the asphalt and a ‘Mini Loves You’ inscription on the sill
plates, alongside other updates.
The unique Mini will be auctioned for charity during
the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed, on July 13, with proceeds benefiting the
non-profit organization of the royal couple called Children’s HIV Association
(CHIVA).
Besides the bespoke hatch, Mini will have two other
special offerings on display at Goodwood. The first is the Electric Concept,
which was presented to the public at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, with an
updated design and zero-emission powertrain.
The other is the JCW GP Concept, a sportier take on
the production model that benefits from a few visual updates and celebrates the
brand’s racing days with a stripped down interior.
