Jenny and Brian came across this Red, Classic Mini Cooper at The Auto Collections while on vacation in Las Vegas. The sign says next to it says: “1963 Austin Mini Cooper used in the movie, The Italian Job. This is the car that was driven by Charlize Theron in the movie. Price $59,500.” It even sports a title with Paramount as the owner.

But oddly enough, the internet produced different information about the Mini driven in the movie. This is from IMDB.com: “The red Mini Cooper driven by Stella at the beginning of the film is a nod to the Mini Coopers from the original The Italian Job (1969). It is a vastly different model to the one featured in the original, though, being a late Rover-produced model made in the late-’90s, not an Austin Mini Cooper Mk1 as was used in the original film.”

So, I’m not quite sure who to believe. Either way, I could have about 6 classic Minis for that price. If anyone has an answer to this mystery, let me know.

Put aside your rampant political talk. Instead, turn your decision making to a few photos collected from the latest Drive the Mile event.

The reason. North American Motoring has a monthly photo contest. I’m not sure what is won, perhaps just respect, but that is enough for me. This month’s contest theme is “Generations.” I’ve narrowed it down to five choices. Which do you feel is my strongest photo? View images…

And while you’re at it, become my Facebook friend! Just for fun!

New, Old Minis and Old New MINIs gathered at the Milwaukee Mile for the annual Drive the Mile event. Bessie took her laps on the track with 2 New MINIs, 2 Classic Minis and a Nash Metropolitan. Brian is now enamored of the classic Mini, with his first introduction. Afterwards, Bessie and the crew joined up with fellow owners for brunch at Moe’s Irish Pub. Enjoy the photos from the mile…