This board features some of the seminal moments throughout the brands history. The history of the modern jcw tuning kit motoringfile. The mini cooper was first produced in 1959 and it did not take long before the first ones reached the shores of the us. The 1071cc mk1 cooper s was the first cooper s produced by bmc, and the first of the minis to succeed at the monte carlo rally. The mini coopers top speed was approximately kmh or. Understanding the history of the mini is part of owing a mini. Prior to the most recent line of oxfordbuilt mini john cooper works and mini challenge cars in 2008, a line of aftermarket tuning kits and factorybuilt models plot the history of john cooper works back to 2003. The most iconic mini in history was born as the result of john cooper the owner of the cooper car company who knew a thing or two about making f1 and rally cars recognizing the cars miniscule dimensions 120 by 55 inches as a basis for a motorsport version. Mini mania is the top online retailer for all classic austin mini cooper 19592000 accessories and parts. Shop must have books, manuals, do it yourself guides, history and repairs books. Fake cooper ss are far too commonplace so gen up or you may be taken for a ride. Automatic transmission available as an option for the 998 cc austin minicooper 998 and 1275 s.
John parnell bought his first mini cooper, a rare 970s, in 1968, and has never looked back. The definitive history first edition by jon pressnell isbn. So, we did some digging and found 10 interesting facts and figures about this iconic british car. They established a fanatical following as the hot hatchback from 1961 to 1971 thanks to their unique combination of performance, practicality, charm and competition pedigree. Through to the end of the 1960s, until unsurped by more modern cars, the mini cooper and cooper s will dominate saloon circuit racing in the hands of spectacular drivers such as john rhodes and john handley, but it is in rallying that the cooper s makes its biggest public impact. The mini coopers top speed was approximately kmh or 80 mph. Its designer, sir alec issigonis could not have even dreamed of the impact his little car would have on the world of culture, society and of course. Aug 26, 2009 mini turns 50 racing history and photo gallery. This book, as all books in the original series, is the essential companion to restorers of these exciting.
Parnells book especially is an amazingly detailed itemby. His interest in the cars led to him becoming the editor of the mini cooper registers magazine, and his 1993 book original mini cooper has become the definitive work on every detail of original factory specification. Original mini cooper cooper s restorers guide by john parnell. Its spacesaving transverse engine and frontwheel drive layout allowing 80% of the area of the cars floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage influenced a generation. Classic mini restoration parts and accessories moss motors. Mini, stylized as mini, has a long history that can be traced back to the early 1950s.
Apr 20, 2015 the history of mini started with the collaboration between two key players in the british automotive industry namely the cooper car company and the british motor company bmc. In four decades it has become an icon and is destined to live on as one of the great legends of the world motor industry. Mini convertible models and generations timeline, specs and. Mini cooper classics for sale classics on autotrader. Meanwhile, the mini continues to assert itself in competitions. May 01, 2018 with the mini brand already established for a few years, the mini cooper took the stage. Fully restored, classic mini austin classic 1960s english morris mini cooper s.
A number of different models have cars with the mini cooper title, including the mini hatch, the mini clubman, the mini countryman, the mini coupe, the mini roadster, and the mini paceman. On september 11, 2000 london sixties model, twiggy with one of the last generation mini cooper mk7, at a photocall today 11. In this book, 97816250228, youll get 148 pages with color photos that are geared to inspire you to get more out of your mini. Discover the fascinating history of how f1 racing legend john cooper turned the classic mini in to a world beating racing powerhouse. The john cooper works tuning brand is an ongoing story. Mini vehicles have been active in rallying and the mini cooper s won the monte carlo rally on three. History of mini cooper racing in the usa this is my working title for what we hope will be a lasting contribution to the people, cars and community that has made the mini an icon. A more powerful engine, bigger brakes and a few tuning tweaks later, the classic mini cooper 997 was introduced. Gr auto gallery is pleased to present this 1975 innocenti mini cooper 0 for sale. The most powerful carburettor engine with the s works conversion and the only nonworks mini fitted with an oil cooler as standard. Thanks to su carburetors, output went from 34 horsepower to 55. In april 2010 kelley blue book included the mini cooper as one of its top 10 green cars for 2010. This identification guide has been written specifically for the mk1 austin cooper s 1071cc, produced between 1963 and 1964.
Lets dive deep into learning more about the mini logo, their companys history, and their current car models. Introduction of the austin and morris minicooper 998, minicooper 970 s and minicooper 1275 s. Theres a small bit about the rover mini cooper as well. This mark the end of an era the last classic mini will roll off he production line at the rover groups birmingham plant next month.
Issigonis friend john cooper, owner of the cooper car company and designer and builder of formula one and rally cars, saw the potential of the mini for competition. Classic mini cooper stock photos download 1,286 royalty. The mini marque, which includes a number of different models produced by bmw since 2000. Apr 15, 2007 mini 50 years is a fresh take on a wellcovered subject, and with unusual packaging and character as unique as the cars themselves, this book is a good addition to the enthusiasts shelf. This is a good book for those that want to know the history and detailed specifications of classic minis. The mini is a small car made by the british motor corporation bmc, british leyland and rover from 1959 to 2000. Miniature books are designed in conventional style, but they are also made accordionstyle, as foldouts, scrolls, or popup books. It got a little dry for me with all of the detailed specs and. If you love upgrading your mini cooper, this is the handbook for you. Beautiful, adult owned 2006 mini cooper s convertible with just 52k. Mini stylised as mini is a british automotive marque founded in 1969, owned by german automotive company bmw since 2000, and used by them for a range of small cars. It is a car that has gone through decades of changes and innovations to finally become one of the best selling compact cars the world. No other british car has ever equalled the cult status of the mini cooper and the cooper s models. Mini classic cars john cooper for sale car and classic.
Its a fantastic mix of new and old, of story telling and fact. A more powerful engine, bigger brakes and a few tuning. The performance versions, the mini cooper and cooper s, were successful as both race and. Finding good mini books austin mini cooper s project car.
Closed online orders open 24 hours, 7 days per week. An interesting version of the mini can in 1961 when john cooper, owner of the cooper car company saw the potential of the small cars and decided to create the mini cooper, a more powerful version. All eyes are on you when you drive this mini cooper. Octane uk, august 2007 lots of unusual pics and bright design make for an interesting browse, even for nonmini maniacs. The mini is a small economy car produced by the englishbased british motor corporation. For the ultimate reference resource try the digital technical dvds, they include an extensive resource of historical data and manual for the classic mini. It was 1961 when the humble little peoplemover fell into the hands of british racing legend john cooper.
Mini logo, history timeline and list of latest models. John cooper works editions get a more powerful version of the 4cylinder, even bigger brakes and a stiffer sport suspension. Shortly after in 1962, when gender roles were thought to be defined, one woman chose a life of speed. Mini stylised as mini is a british automotive marque founded in 1969, owned by german. Apr 23, 2020 an interesting version of the mini can in 1961 when john cooper, owner of the cooper car company saw the potential of the small cars and decided to create the mini cooper, a more powerful version. See more ideas about classic mini, mini and classic. Its spacesaving transverse engine and frontwheel drive layout allowing 80% of the area of the cars floorpan to be used for passengers. The word mini has been used in car model names since 1959, and in 1969 it became a marque in its own right when the name mini replaced the separate austin mini and morris mini car model names. See more ideas about mini, classic mini and mini cooper s. As for the printing, text was created by hand calligraphy, letterpress, photoengraving, lithography, or more contemporarily, computers and copiers. Completely unmodified example in superb condition, with original book pack. Building on the classic mini styling cues, it offers the very latest technology, and is one of the most advanced cars of its size in the world. Jul, 2006 the new mini was launched in 2001 and got to replace the legend with updates for the 21 st century.
Jun 21, 20 finding good mini books on that same trip to southern california, our next stop was to autobooksaerobooks in burbank. This is a super rare and collectable mini and also a great investment and car to drive. I have a thick history file which includes lots of john cooper garages paperwork, its signed cooper s certificate, all past mots, all service receipts, both sets of keys and the original book pack. The mini is as youthful as the day that sir alec issigonis first sketched its simple lines on a restaurant table cloth. He gave the 848 cc engine a longer stroke and improved displacement up to 997 cc. Download 1,286 classic mini cooper stock photos for free or amazingly low rates. Designed for handling and performance, great looks and safety, the mini cooper, is a real motoring enthusiasts car. Which might be even more, because on classic driver for instance some mini coopers have a p. Mini convertible models and generations timeline, specs. We take a look at the history and design over the years of the classic british mini cooper, plus we speak to david blume, john cooper and nick stephenson, to find out more about the redesigned. The history of mini started with the collaboration between two key players in the british automotive industry namely the cooper car company and the british motor company bmc. The original is considered an icon of 1960s british popular culture.
It used a transverse engine and frontwheel drive, where the turning power was put on the front wheels of the car rather than the back wheels. John cooper, a builder of racecars, quickly saw the potential for the mini in competitions and got to work. With the mini brand already established for a few years, the mini cooper took the stage. The mini is a small economy car produced by the englishbased british motor corporation bmc and its successors from 1959 until 2000. Feb 25, 2016 since 1959, the mini cooper brand has undergone a series of transitions in ingenuity and style. The restorers guide to 997 and 998 cooper, and 970, 1071 and 1275 shows how, in words and pictures, mini coopers altered in detail through the course of production, in order.
The mini cooper is a modern development of this genuine classic. We discovered two excellent books while scouting the shelves. The new mini performance handbook mini cooper books. A red, mini cooper the mini is a small car made by the british motor corporation bmc, british leyland and rover from 1959 to 2000. The history of the mini from 1959 thru 2000 is told any a number of different books by a number of different authors. Mini 50 years is a fresh take on a wellcovered subject, and with unusual packaging and character as unique as the cars themselves, this book is a good addition to the enthusiasts shelf. It allowed most of the cars size to be used for passengers and luggage. Original mini cooper and cooper s by john parnell, and mini. In 1961 the first mini cooper hit the streets, firstly with a 997cc engine producing a massive 55bhp, there followed a range of engines for the cooper from the rare 970cc cooper s to the ultimate evolution the 76bhp 1275cc s, the car which would form the basis for the works rally car. This car is physically located in north andover, ma what we have here is a highly custo. Classic red 1960s english built morris mini cooper s on display at motorclassica a car show held in melbourne classic jaguar mk2 and mini cooper at.
The rsp rover special products was the first cooper in 21 years, and the first mini with a 1,275 cc engine in 10 years. Since our mini shirt is so popular this week, we thought it would be fun to explore the history of the car. The new mini was launched in 2001 and got to replace the legend with updates for the 21 st century. Classic mini stock photos download 8,545 royalty free photos. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An enthusiasts guide to over 5 million cars and more than 120 different models 2003 expanded edition. Below is a list of classic mini books full of information about the great original mini to help with restoration, maintenance and general information. On that same trip to southern california, our next stop was to autobooksaerobooks in burbank we discovered two excellent books while scouting the shelves.
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