Minelli AG was established in 1998 in Pfäffikon, Switzerland. The Minelli TF 1800 was a nostalgic vehicle and a recreation of the MG TF with a plastic body and a four-cylinder Ford engine of 1.8 liters (Zetec four-valve). The tubular steel frame was an in-house construction, as was the chassis with independent front and rear suspension. This two-seater, which cost around DM 85,000, was built in around 30 copies per year. In December 2001, production of the Minelli was transferred to Bloch Autotechnik AG in Schönenwerd. An original roadster Minelli Challenger was introduced in 2000.