In 1962, Mini won its first international rally race. Pat Moss, the younger sister of Formula One legend Sterling Moss, drove the Mini Cooper to victory. Mini is launching a special Pat Moss Edition model for International Women's Day on Tuesday, March 8, to commemorate Pat's victory in the male-dominated sport 60 years later.
Despite the fact that Moss died in 2008, the brand is now honoring her with special Cooper S and John Cooper Works models. Only 800 pieces will be produced worldwide, with the John Cooper Works model being the only one available in the United States.
The special version is available in Pepper White or Midnight Black Metallic, with red mirror caps and a multitone roof that starts with Chili Red, then transitions to Melting Silver, and eventually to Jet Black. The Pat Moss Edition will come standard with Mini's unique Multitone Roof, but it will also be available in a new color scheme that goes from Chili Red to Melting Silver to Jet Black. Because of the painting procedure, each roof will have its own color pattern.
The race's information is displayed on the front fender scuttles, which will take Pat and Ann from Denmark to the French Rivera and back. They were the first to complete the 2,500-kilometer course among the contestants.
The C-pillars, side scuttles, and wheel hub covers feature a tulip motif, while a horizontal white bonnet stripe helps display the winning Mini registration number of 1962.
Special sill plates and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with tulip motifs greet you as you enter the cabin. Moss' signature is also there, as is a "abstract portrayal of engine pistons moving up and down."
In the United States, Mini will only sell the Pat Moss Edition as a two-door John Cooper Works Hardtop model, which will debut in August for the 2023 model year.
The Pat Moss Edition will be available in European dealerships in May, with an August launch in the United States. Closer to the debut, more information will be published.