ARKING four decades as the world's favourite small car, the distinctive new Mini 40 Limited Edition combines elements from the 1960s with the very latest in style.

The car comes in a choice of arresting new colours - Island Blue, Mulberry Red or Old English White. Limited to 250 models in the UK, the car will be on sale from April 5, via Windsors of Wallasey and Heswall.

The interior boasts colour-keyed leather seats with contrasting piping and the same leather treatment extends to the fascia header, handbrake and gearknob.

A striking alloy fascia gives a sporting look reminiscent of historic racing Minis, and incorporates a high-quality ICE system complete with CD player and Goodmans ICT speakers.

Additional fascia-mounted instruments with chrome detailing complete the look.

Autocar's 'Car of the Century', the Mini celebrates its 40th anniversary with a two day party at Silverstone on August 21 and 22.

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