Fireball SKETCHES the ultimate California Mini Cooper Woodie
Fireball’s designed literally hundreds of Minis over the years, but the original design of the CLASSIC MINI COOPER has left an indelible mark on custom car art, car culture, and even the silver screen. Since its debut in 1959, the Mini Cooper’s unique blend of compact size, quirky charm, and impressive performance has captured the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide.
In the realm of custom car art, the Mini Cooper’s distinct shape and proportions have served as a canvas for countless artists and designers. From wild paint jobs to intricate decals, enthusiasts have pushed the boundaries of creativity, transforming these pint-sized cars into rolling works of art. And some of them get pretty crazy. But the Mini’s customizable nature allows for endless possibilities, with modifications ranging from subtle tweaks to radical transformations.
Car culture, especially in the realm of modified vehicles, has embraced the Mini Cooper with open arms. Its nimble handling and go-kart-like feel make it a favorite among tuners and hot rodders looking to create unique, high-performance machines. The Mini’s compact size also lends itself well to urban environments, making it a popular choice among city dwellers seeking style and practicality in equal measure.
Today’s Fireball SKETCH is the ultimate Woodie Mini. And now it’s IN THE GARAGE!
The Mini Cooper has become an icon in the world of cinema, appearing in numerous films and TV shows over the years. Its starring role in “The Italian Job” cemented its status as a cinematic legend, showcasing its agility and versatility in thrilling heist sequences. The film’s success further solidified the Mini’s place in pop culture, inspiring generations of moviegoers and car enthusiasts alike.
But one particularly intriguing variation of the Mini Cooper is the woodie version and why it’s today’s SKETCH. This unique interpretation combines the classic Mini’s design with the nostalgic aesthetic of wood-paneled station wagons, creating a one-of-a-kind vehicle that pays homage to automotive history while remaining distinctly modern.
The original design of the classic Mini Cooper continues to influence custom car art, car culture, and movies to this day. Its timeless appeal, coupled with its infinite variability in design, ensures that the Mini Cooper will remain a beloved icon for generations to come.
If MINI COOPERS got a Woodie… they woodie be THIS…
Wood makes all things cooler… and so, Fireball did a MINI COOPER WOODIE to celebrate the new Woodie Coloring Book that’s coming February 1st.
No, this car will not be in the book, but there WILL be 19 Woodies and 1 WOODIE MAZE!!
Grab a copy of our NEW 2019 CATALOG!!
Should Fireball Publishing do a MINI COOPER Coloring Book? Post your thoughts, ppl…
Back in the day, Fireball Tim built MANY MINIs. All unique, all crazy, all cool. But is it time for a MINI COOPER Coloring Book?
Post your thoughts! WOODIES, CAMAROS, MOVIE CARS all coming in 2019!!
Today’s COLOR ME… Mini Cooper BIG CAN
Fireball Design MONDAY… MAXXED-OUT MINI COOPERS!
Here’s a variety of MINI COOPERS I did for various projects. Full size builds, Toys, Client Concepts. All pretty fun and there’s a lot more coming.
Fireball drives the 2015 MINI Cooper S…
Strictly design here, so if you want horsepower, go read 10 million other blogs.
A few weeks back I had the MINI Cooper S for a week. I expected it to be a lot different than the ’02 I used to have, but it’s actually very similar yet extremely refined. The design is, although bigger, muscular and with a great fit and finish. I mean awesome.
The potential for this car is huge with very little money, starting with springs, CAI, exhaust and a few other bolt-ons. You can have a lot of fun, plus it’s nimble moves make you eager to push the envelope. Surprised a few Vdubs I was following on Mulholland here in Malibu. They tried to lose me, but that wasn’t happening.
The interior is much bigger and my wife doesn’t have to take her shoes off to get in the back. (Go figure). But it’s one CON is the START-STOP function. The engine start is loud and every time you hit a light, it does it. Clunky. I’ve driven many cars with this feature and BMWs and MINIs need to refine this more.
But all in all, it’s a whiptastic car with tremendous potential. Great design, classic yet futuristic.
Go get one NOW. I’ll wait.
Fireball’s Daily Sketch… MINI COOPER CANNONBALL
Another MINI concept, this one explored colored tires which STILL has not come in. Why? Don’t know for sure as the technology is here and it’s cost effective.
Someone has to just jump in…
Fireball’s Mini Cooper Killers?
Now, Mini Coopers have cornered the market on funky cool. This much we know. But there’s a lot of hot hatches out there and more coming. But is there really a “MCK” out there?
Case in point… The Audi A1 and Citroen Ds3. I’ve heard a lot about these lil’ beasts taking away a wee bit of the Mini control. But, I think not. The doods that buy a MINI are into levity. The A1 and Ds3 are anything but funny.
These two road rockets are destined to be serious pocket powered attitude generators. Therefore, they’re different. But which one is for you? And which one is for me?
The ONLY way judge is to get behind the wheel and lay down the hammer. Let’s see if Audi and Citroen are up for a Fireball foot smack…
The #LAAutoShow in #GOLD! #CarShow #LAAS #Corvette #ClassicCar #CadillacCTS #MiniCooper
THE LITTLE CAR SHOW @PacificGrove #Monterey #MiniCooper #CarShow
What a great time yesterday at THE LITTLE CAR SHOW in Pacific Grove just outside of Monterey. Fantastic little cars and even better people. Got a chance to give out the awards and see some incredible stuff. Check it out… BIG THANKS to John Moulton and his team for having me out.
TONIGHT! AUTOMOTO begins…
