The fruit of 20 years of research, this is the book on the Mini, produced to celebrate 50 years of the innovative small car and true British motoring icon. Acknowledged Mini expert Jon Pressnell has produced an authoritative, comprehensive and lavishly illustrated history, full of never-before-seen testimony from those involved with the car throughout its 41 years in production. A large format and lively design complete the package, making this the definitive history of the definitive small car.

Contents:

Part One
Mini through the years

• From Alvis to XC9003
• Conception, development and launch
• A baby with teething troubles
• The Mini Mk I
• The long-wheelbase Minis
• The Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf
• The Cooper and Cooper S
• The Moke
• The Mini Mk II
• The Works Rally Minis
• The Mini in racing
• The Clubman
• The Mk III and Mk IV
• Replacing the Mini
• 1984-2000: The "12-inch" cars
• BMW and the New Mini
• The Mini and money
• Verdict: Assessing the Mini

Part Two
Mini and beyond

• Mini-based sports cars
• Mini sidelines
• Moke sidelines
• Mini-based cars and conversions
• Accessories for the Mini

Part Three
Mini around the world

• The Mini in Australia
• The Innocenti Mini
• The Mini in South Africa
• The Mini around the world

Appendices

• Technical specifications
• Statistical tables

Hardcover, 23,5 x 28,5 cm, 288 Seiten, 150 farbige und 200 s/w-Abbildungen, englischer Text