Own a Piece of MINI History: Charity Auction for “MINIS TO THE MAX” Banners & Memorabilia

DimON · 2025-03-07T12:09:00Z

For MINI fans, history isn’t just something to be remembered—it’s something to be driven. And now, thanks to a special charity auction, you have the chance to own a unique piece of that history while supporting an incredible cause.

The BMW Car Club of America Foundation is hosting a private charity auction featuring one-of-a-kind banners and memorabilia from the acclaimed “MINIS TO THE MAX: 65 Years of Spirited Adventures” exhibit at The Ultimate Driving Museum. These banners, which graced the walls of the museum, are the only ones ever produced, making them truly irreplaceable collectibles for any MINI enthusiast.

You can see them all here and watch the video about the exhibit below.

What’s Up for Auction?

This auction isn’t just about banners—it’s about preserving MINI’s legacy. Some of the standout items include:

Exclusive Exhibit Banners – Each banner showcases rare or distinct MINIs, engines, and historic moments from the past 65 years. These are one-of-one pieces—once they’re gone, they’re gone.

Pit Crew Shirts & Official MINI Banners – A mix of donated items to help raise funds, including authentic pit crew shirts and official MINI banners that have seen real trackside action.

More to Come! – The auction is still growing, so check back regularly to see what’s added!

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Why This Auction Matters

This isn’t just about collecting cool MINI memorabilia—it’s about supporting the mission of the BMW CCA Foundation, which is dedicated to Saving Lives, Saving History.

BMW CCA Foundation Archives – Home to over 80,000 pieces of BMW, MINI, Motorrad, and Rolls-Royce memorabilia, making it the second-largest BMW-related archive in the world.

Street Survival Teen Driving School – A program dedicated to teaching young drivers lifesaving skills, helping them become safer and more confident behind the wheel.

The Ultimate Driving Museum – A world-class collection of historic BMW and MINI vehicles, telling the stories of the machines and the people who built them.

By bidding on these items, you’re directly contributing to these initiatives and ensuring that MINI’s history continues to be told for generations to come.