Pure 80’s: 1985 Innocenti Mini De Tomaso Turbo

In the first half of the 1980s, as mainstream superminis became increasingly rational, many manufacturers began offering “hot” versions: compact cars with sharper performance and a more aggressive image. The Innocenti Mini Turbo De Tomaso fits squarely into that trend, and it is especially interesting because it comes from an already unusual base: the Italian-built… Read More Pure 80’s: 1985 Innocenti Mini De Tomaso Turbo

White lightning: 1974 Innocenti Mini “Honda”

Rarely does “small” equate to “frightening,” but in this case, we feel an exception is warranted. This 1974 Innocenti Mini, one of those produced by Innocenti (the same company that made the Lambretta scooter, to be clear) under license from Morris, has undergone a heart transplant that transformed it in the best imaginable way: instead… Read More White lightning: 1974 Innocenti Mini “Honda”