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Weirdest. Mini Cooper Mule. Ever...Seriously!

What the heck is this thing? We're so confused — there's nothing more for us to say. We're going to let spy photographer of the car stars Glenn Paulina of KGP take it from here:
"You see some pretty strange things monitoring an automaker's testing circuits, but things don't get much stranger than BMW's earliest development mules. The latest development mock-up we just snapped as it was being trailered to BMW's Munich Tech Center is sporting a Mini front clip and Mini tail-lights, and quite clearly has Mini proportions. But exactly what model does this mule foreshadow as Mini continues to work at expanding its brand? It's obviously difficult to say, given the Erector Set construction of this particular test mule.

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2:03 PM on Thu Jan 10 2008
By Matt Hardigree
48,592 views, 82 comments

Latest by skulldriveshaft: @PapaLegba: comin from someone named PAPA LEG BA :p protection undeserved like DORORG GREG said - LM002's knock up :] Don't get a MINI with the CVT, cuz if it don't learn ya right the first time, it ain't gonna do it at more »

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Mystery Ferrari Mule Spotted In Maranello

OK, we're flummoxed. We've no idea what the heck this Ferrari is that was spotted outside of the R&D center of the prancing horse in Maranello. We're guessing it's a powertrain mule — but of what kind and what purpose, we've not got the foggiest idea. We're wondering if y'all — or perhaps the nice people at FerrariChat might be willing to hazard a guess as to the identity of the mystery mule. Full spy report from our magical tipster Kevin Welker (who knows a thing or two about the sound of an engine) after the jump and higher-res shot located here. More »

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5:20 PM on Mon Dec 3 2007
By Ray Wert
8,251 views, 32 comments

Latest by Bazza: the Ferrari Meals-on-Wheels Spaggetti!? more »

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Ferrari Dino...Mule or 599?

We just got the following missive and photos from Brenda Priddy, who's claiming this here taped-up Ferrari is none other than the alleged mini-stallion, the Dino. Here's what Brenda's telling us:
"Here is the first proof that Ferrari is working on a new Dino. These exclusive pictures are showing a mule of the new car. Based on a 599 body, it doesn't yet give away so much - but at least a little of what will become the new Dino.

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12:40 PM on Wed Aug 15 2007
By Ray Wert
36,536 views, 27 comments

Latest by maclauk: I did wonder if it could be a Maser prototype.... more »

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Mercedes SLC Mule: Coolest. Mule. Ever.

Seriously, we've no idea why this Mercedes SLC mule, the same spotted earlier by the folks at KGP, is arousing us in ways very few vehicles have in a long time. We've no clue how far into the development process the AMG engineers actually are, but all we do know is this mule that's part Viper and part Mercedes is all cool. We're not even really sure why that's the case. Maybe it's because it's got that kind of Mad Max feel to it but with the blunt plastic nose and the riveted add-on sheet metal — we really want one. As is. Don't even try to deny it — you know you feel the same way we do — you know how badly you want that long black car parked right in your garage.

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11:59 PM on Wed Aug 8 2007
By Ray Wert
6,611 views, 51 comments

Latest by Lotucris: The long wheelbase along with front circular lights right away screamed "TVR Cerbera". Im confident that this is more viper than mercedes, the proportions and long hood give it away. Plus, Mercedes would never build something so sinister. more »

The new Mini Clubman, the "first car ever to come as standard with a set of fiberglass disguising panels, just like the ones used by car test drivers on their exciting engineering prototypes." Gawd, does Sniff make us happy. [Sniff Petrol]

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Spy Photos: Chevrolet Camaro Mule?

Ok, we've no idea how to call this one, but there's some discussion going on over at GMInsideNews as well as Automochatter about whether or not that picture you see above is a powertrain mule for the new Chevy Camaro. The photo shows what looks to be a Holden Commodore with some bolted on fender flares that's lost a couple of inches from the wheelbase. And since, as one commenter on Automochatter claims: More »

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5:42 PM on Fri Apr 20 2007
By Ray Wert
4,848 views, 12 comments