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The greatest ever MINI?

We rank and rate the best and worst in exclusive 12-car shoot-out.

It's 50 not out for Mini! The famous British brand celebrates its golden anniversary this year, and what better way to commemorate the occasion than with a slice of Mini mayhem?

To mark the firm’s big year, we’ve gathered a glittering collection of cars from the past and present. From the incredible rally cars of the Sixties to the latest Clubman and John Cooper Works World Championship 50, they’re all here, but which of these golden wonders is our favourite?

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Our countdown from 12 to one, reveals all…

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