MINI ANNOUNCES NEXT NEW SPECIAL EDITION; THE MINI PULLMAN

Special Model to Promote Flexible Transportation Initiative Woodcliff
Lake, NJ - April 1, 2005... MINI, already know for cornering as if it
were on rails, will now offer a special edition that will actually
corner on rails. In light of the growing problem of gridlock and rush
hour traffic, this special model is adapted to ride on all domestic
gauge rail lines throughout North America. In conjunction with the
North American railway system, an exclusive right-of-way has been
authorized for the specially equipped MINI to commute via rail during
peak hours in major urban centers. This access, once only limited to
railway utility trucks is now available to MINI owners who order the
special model. The MINI Pullman can access the railway at any major
crossing gate provided care is taken not to enter into the opposing
direction of prevailing rail traffic. A new feature in the onboard
computer allows the MINI 'motorman' or woman to access individual rail
line schedules to plan their travels while on the rails. The MINI
Pullman comes fitted with a special wheel package that easily locks
onto standard gauge rail thus allowing MINIs to corner on the roads and
the rails with equal aplomb. An upgraded dual air-horn warning system
comes standard on the model to alert inattentive pedestrians and
vehicles as the MINI Pullman enters into crossing gate areas. To
compliment this new model, MINI has created a line of apparel. Items
from overalls to hats are available in a fetching grey ticking-stripe
pattern. Accessories for the vehicle include a brass roof-mounted bell
and a special auxiliary engine exhaust stack that mounts on the bonnet.
For four additional passengers, a specially adapted hitch system allows
for the MINI Pullman owner to add the accessory Commuter Caboose.
"Access to the national system of underground subway rail is under
consideration, once the logistics of accessing the track through
individual subway stations can be solved" said national railway
spokesperson Lou Komodeff, "We look forward to sharing the rails
with MINI as long as they are 'going our way." MINI spokesperson,
Hugh Moore said, "MINI has mastered the art of cornering on the
roads. Now we can claim that MINIs do literally corner on rails."
MINI has scheduled the first prototype testing on public railways to
commence today, April 1st, 2005 :)