MINI->ke57’s two new birthday cars are closer to seeing the production line, according to MotoringFile.

The MINI Coupe and Roadster, which made their world debut at the

Frankfurt Motor Show as part of MINI’s 50th year anniversary, also made an appearance at the just-finished LA Auto Show and those in attendance dreaming of the day that the two cars would find its way to the assembly line may soon have their wishes granted.

MotoringFile is reporting that engineering for the Roadster and the Coupe has already begun and that the expected date of full production will be around October of next year.

If this in fact is true, then there should be a lot of whooping and hollering among MINI-holics the world over that have waited with baited breath for news that the Coupe Concept and the Roadster would be more than just two pretty birthday treats from MINI.

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