Mighty Minis (Classic Car Series)

A fascinating and fun to read profile of the Mini. Loaded with facts, history, practical information and humorous anecdotes on the full Mini line. Some of the best information on buying, restoring, modifying and competition. Includes Mini Traveller, Cooper, Cooper S, Riley Elf, Moke, MK II and Clubman. The Mini, designed by Alec Issigonis, was first introduced in 1959 and soon made an enormous impact on the world of motoring. This book is packed with facts and anecdotes about the Mini in all its forms. It covers every model that has been driven on the road or in competition, including the Mini Traveller, Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S, the Mini-Moke, Mark II Mini, the Clubman, the Riley Elf, the 1275 GT and modified Minis. This guide to the Mini also includes: contemporary road test reports; what to look for when buying a Mini; hints and tips on restoration; preparing a car for competition; competition successes; the men behind the Mini; and colour plate sections.