Just a few months ago we reported on a special edition MINI named after the one and only Paddy Hopkirk, the man who drove the original Mini to victory in numerous rally events. As you would expect, the Northern Ireland pilot also got one and the video below shares the moment he takes delivery of the car, a special MINI Paddy Hopkirk Limited Edition.
The car itself was launched to mark the anniversary of his inaugural win at the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally in a classic Morris Mini Cooper S Mk1. The Paddy Hopkirk Limited Edition is based on the MINI Cooper S 3-Door Hatch and available with automatic or manual transmission. The engine delivers 178 HP and 280 Nm torque, reaching 0-62mph in just 6.7 seconds and 0.1 seconds slower if we’re talking about a manual gearbox.