From 1959, when the Mini first hit the track, drivers have been astonished at the handling characteristics of Sir Alec Issigonis' masterpiece. In this welcome edition, published to coincide with Mini's 40th anniversary, John Baggott tells the full story of the Mini\'s career on the track. Baggott covers the works-sponsored teams as well as the many individuals who have raced Minis over the years. He also chronicles Mini-based kit cars such as the Mini Marcos, Unipower, Cox GTM and Camber. Includes coverage of today\'s Mini racing series. Hdbd., 7 1/2' x 9 1/2', 224 pgs., 170 b&w ill., 8 color pgs.

The classic Mini is a sixties icon that remained in production for 40 years. Unveiled to the press in August 1959, the Mini ignored many long-established design principles and bristled with innovative features. The car instantly won favor with tuners and modifiers, and today the Mini remains one of the most popular project cars with performance tuners. A thriving support structure of clubs, specialist magazines and parts suppliers ensures that the Mini will remain popular with tuning enthusiasts for many years to come.

Hardcover 8-1/4  x 10-3/4 192 pages 300 color

Filled with everything restorers are looking for including Mini history, buying information, specs, bodywork, mechanics, interiors, electrics, mods, tools, color schemes, clubs and more. Clear, step-by-step photographs and instructions make this the book for renovating your bodywork and interiors, giving new life to mechanical and electrical components, plus improved performance and appearance. Covers all models including Mini Cooper. Strongly recommended. For those who love Minis, or are thinking about buying. Autosport. Updated 2nd ed. Hdbd., 8 1/2x 11, 320 pgs., 825 b&w ill.

If there ever was a vision for success, it was the John Cooper brainchild\151take an ordinary Mini with its shoe-box size and shape, its exaggerated roadholding and steering, and its already apparent popularity, and make it go faster. This is a strong, detailed development story of that famous, lovable roller-skate, the Mini Cooper. Included are contemporary, nostalgic anecdotes and a mass of interesting photographs, some specially shot in color, to pay tribute to that extrovert of extrovert Minis.

About the Author
Jeremy Walton is a well known British journalist who as a school boy visited an Austin showroom to see the first Mini in 1959. Hugely experienced in the field he has authored many books on Ford, BMW, and the iconic Mini. He lives in Soberton, Hampshire, England.

Paperback 7-3/16  x 8-1/4  136 pp 11 color,  85 b/w

An A-Series engine modification book which deals specifically with road-going Minis. This book reveals the secrets of how to use alternative 'bolt-on' parts which are inexpensive and readily available from Austin-Rover dealers, automotive supply outlets and scrapyards (junkyards) to increase Mini performance.

Witness the revival of the immortal Mini Cooper! This miracle of compact packaging and innovative engineering design has been updated as a modern car with hip new styling and a legitimate pedigree. Explore the development of the Mini Cooper and learn how BMW paid homage to its ideal while creating a sophisticated, exciting and practical new car for the ages.

Softcover, 8' x 8 3/4', 128 pages, 100 color

Tim Mundy. Since its launch in 2001, the New Mini has been a spectacular sales success in all its major markets, particularly the UK and the USA. With styling reminiscent of the original 'classic' Mini, coupled with BMW's engineering expertise, the car has carved out its own identity in a marketplace full of increasingly bland small hatchbacks. Two years after it first appeared on the roads, the New Mini still turns heads, and has inspired a burgeoning aftermarket accessory and tuning industry. This all-color book will fascinate all New Mini owners and enthusiasts.

Hardcover   8-1/4 x 10-3/4  160 pp  160 color