In april 2010 kelley blue book included the mini cooper as one of its top 10 green. The 2018 mini cooper is an icon made better by nimble handling and infinite customization. Mini mania is the top online retailer for all classic austin mini cooper 19592000 accessories and parts. According to kelley blue book, the bmw mini cooper and mini cooper s are holding their values well, with an estimated residual value of 67 percent at 24 months and 57 percent at 48 months. 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. Original mini cooper cooper s restorers guide by john parnell.
Smaller than the racing sedans of the day in both size and power, the agility of the mini cooper. The cooper name was discontinued from the uk mini range at this time. To be offered in cooper, cooper s and cooper s all4 models, this latest. He currently works as the primary anchor of the cnn news show anderson cooper 360. Introduction of the austin and morris minicooper 998, minicooper 970 s and minicooper 1275 s. This identification guide has been produced for the mk1 austin cooper s 1071cc, built between 1963 and 1964. Book test drives, contact a dealer or book a service. Anderson hays cooper is an emmy award winning american journalist, author, and television personality. It is an irrelevance insofar as it has no part in the mini story. Get behind the wheel of these premium, exciting, and surprisingly spacious vehiclesexperience a mini today. The mini cooper s engine was at least partially a result of the development work done for the formula junior car. Thinking beyond the needs of modern mobility and championing compelling art, design, fashion, and contemporary lifestyle minis passion for pushing the creative envelope continues today.
Research new and used mini convertible model pricing, features, generations, and more. The austin mini cooper and morris mini cooper debuted in september 1961. Used mini cooper for sale in lewisburg, wv autotrader. The most powerful carburettor engine with the s works conversion and the only. In 1964, the 997 cc became a 998 cc with a shorter stroke.
The program is normally broadcast live from a new york city studio. Born in surbiton, surrey, united kingdom, he became an auto racing legend with his rearengined chassis design that would eventually change the face of the sport at its highest levels, from formula one to the indianapolis 500. In 1961, he took the mini and tweaked it with a bigger engine and some other raceminded amendments, and soon, the classic mini cooper 997 was born. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A more powerful engine, bigger brakes and a few tuning tweaks later, the classic mini cooper 997 was. This book tells the full story of the iconic car from its initial launch in the late 1950s. Aug 23, 2017 the origins of the mini cooper can be traced to the development of the original mini by bmc and designer sir alex issigonis in the 1950s. The history of the mini cooper history classic car. 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. Mini mania is the top online retailer for all classic austin mini cooper 19592000. Check out the latest books covering the great history of mini. John parnell bought his first mini cooper, a rare 970s, in 1968, and has never looked back.
The mini marque, which includes a number of different models produced by bmw since 2000. John cooper works mini jcw performance, models mini usa. The mini is as youthful as the day that sir alec issigonis first sketched its simple lines on a restaurant table cloth. Octane uk, august 2007 lots of unusual pics and bright design make for an interesting browse, even for nonmini maniacs. Understanding the history of the mini is part of owing a mini. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. This brooklands books mini cooper gold portfolio, 196171 contains over 60 reprints of magazine articles published during the cooper s heyday. This car was the first cooper s, and the first to famously succeed in the monte carlo rally. Service book and service schedule mini cooper forum. The original mini, which first came out in 1959, remained in production for over 40 years an incredible success story in the rather unsuccessful modern british car industry. The 2020 mini hardtop and convertible have a perfect predicted reliability rating of five out of five from j.
The mini hatchback is sporty, quirky, and full of character, whether shoppers opt for the classic twodoor or the more practical fourdoor version. Picked up cooper s yesterday and found my handbook loose in the boot and no service book. Bought the book and firstly the knowledge that mini had found some peace and belonging was beautiful and i cried with mini again, the book is hard reading as his journey is not plain sailing, far from it, please buy this masterpiece if only to help michael, and you wont be disappointed. John cooper with his son, mike a name that is now synonymous with highperformance mini coopers, john cooper did not start his career behind the wheel of the famous british hot hatch. Lets dive deep into learning more about the mini logo, their companys history, and their current car models. This unit features double overhead camshaft valve gear, 4 cylinder layout, and 4 valves per cylinder. Coopers most popular book is carry my heart is this love. You can also download the mini john cooper works press book in english pdf 2 mb. Criticisms edit when it comes to bumpy roads, though, the bmw mini. Our most powerful performance option is now available on mini clubman, countryman, convertible and 3door hatch. Research mini cooper paceman model details with cooper paceman pictures, specs, trim levels, cooper paceman history, cooper paceman facts and more.
For books and videos on everything mini cooper, atlantic british has got a wide selection. John cooper, owner of the cooper car company and designer and builder of formula one and rally cars, saw the potential of the original mini for competition, and worked with issigonis, the designer of the original mini. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Responding to a fuel shortage, and the need for more.
A more powerful engine, bigger brakes and a few tuning tweaks later, the classic mini cooper 997 was introduced. My cooper sd is due its first service coming up to,000 miles. The 2016 mini cooper hardtop and convertible offer a zillion customization options and a funtodrive feel in a car thats still small enough to be fuel efficient and. Shortly after in 1962, when gender roles were thought to be defined, one woman chose a life of speed. Using less or partial words will yield better results. With no german parts listed, this book is an essential volume for all restorers of classic minis looking for true authenticity. Mini vehicles have been active in rallying and the mini cooper s won the monte. Automatic transmission available as an option for the 998 cc austin minicooper. This automobile has a 3 door hatchback body style with a front positioned engine powering the front wheels. Meet all of the members of the mini family today, including everybodys favourite, the mini cooper. A mini model called the mini cooper was made by the british motor corporation from 1961 to 1971, then from 1990 to 2000. Its powered courtesy of a naturally aspirated engine of 1.
Like an ergonomic leather steering wheel with music controls and f1style paddle shifters. Read road tests of the introduction of the various. Also dont include your yearmakemodel of car, instead set that here. The restorers guide by parnell, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For those who wants to get a mini, dont hesitate to grab one of these books because many sellers would mismatch parts thru different years. Put it to the test and see how many of these 10 mini facts, about both the original mini and the newer mini coopers, you already knew about.
Boasting up to 306 horsepower, the john cooper works line is developed for those who demand the ultimate in performance engineering and styling. The new mini convertible borrows the same design as its. The restorers guide to 997 and 998 cooper and 970, 1071 and 1275 cooper. The mini hatch got a complete makeorver in 2015 and so did the convertible version to keep customers that like wind in their hair happy. In 1963, the mini cooper s arrived with its 1,071 cc engine and larger bore, plus large servoassisted disc brakes. It was 1961 when the humble little peoplemover fell into the hands of british racing legend john cooper. The production of mini coopers ceased in the 1970s, but people kept wanting them.
For comparison we are offering you the technical details for the 1964 austin mini cooper s and the 2006 bmw mini cooper s. His interest in the cars led to him becoming the editor of the mini cooper registers magazine, and his 1993 book original mini cooper. Also check out our used car deals page to learn about savings and discounts you can find on used vehicles. They even get to win the monte carlo rally three times. List of 10 fun facts you probably didnt know about the mini. 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. 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. Shop must have books, manuals, do it yourself guides, history and repairs books.
Mini was kind enough to give kelley blue book an early look at the new 2019 mini cooper and mini cooper convertible. Search from 3,965 used mini cooper cars for sale, including a 2008 mini cooper hardtop, a 2009 mini cooper s hardtop, and a 2015 mini cooper 4door hardtop. The performance versions, the mini cooper and cooper s, were successful as both race. Filled with history, description and analysis, specs, and production figures. Sportier versions were the mini cooper and the coopers, that got to successful as rally cars. The proper names for variants of this frontwheeldrive subcompact range are. This book is the result of years of research, and comprises almost 2000 photos showing these component variations, with captions explaining which mini model and date each was originally designed for. 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.
Shop must have books, manuals, do it yourself guides, history and. I am lucky wife in that his midlife crisis involved a mini cooper rather than a. The mini is a small economy car produced by the englishbased british motor corporation. The owners manual and the drivers guide should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Everyone, film stars, pop stars, sports stars, wanted to have a mini preferably a mini cooper. Mini book 60 years of a british icon classic mini history porter. 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. May 01, 2018 the company produced 1,000 units of this first mini cooper to meet the homologation rules for rally racing group 2 that it wanted it to compete in. Well also show you the dealer price and private seller price if youre looking to buy a 2006 mini cooper. Boasting a host of unique styling touches, the 2016 mini cooper countryman park lane made its debut in geneva. Cooper has 3 books on goodreads with 418140 ratings.
Founded in 2002 by michael cooper, son of john cooper, the racing car maker and tuner responsible for the original mini cooper. John cooper works jcw is a british car marque now owned by bmw and used on its mini vehicles. Acknowledged mini expert jon pressnell has produced an authoritative, comprehensive and lavishly illustrated history, full of neverbeforeseen testimony from those involved with the car throughout its 41 years in production. Mini stylised as mini is a british automotive marque founded in 1969, owned by german. Only vehicles that meet the high program standards of kelley blue book and pass inspection, as signed off by an ase certified technician, are eligible for the kelley blue book certified preowned cpo vehicle program all vehicles must be six 6 model years or newer with less than 75,000 miles. Launched in 1959, the mini helped to change automotive design, with its unique. Also, another book is john parnells orginal mini cooper and cooper. Search any vehicle history using our free vin check and free vehicle history. Mini convertible models and generations timeline, specs and.
The cars and their story, 19611971 and 1990 to date essential series clausager, anders ditlev on. And for most of that time, the most exciting mini of them all was the cooper. Mini cooper paceman cooper paceman history new cooper. 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. Rang dealer asking were the wallet was for the handbook and service book and was told the r56 does not come with a handbook despite there being one in the boot or service book. One of the most easily recognizable cars in the world, the mini has managed to attain cult status despite the fact that its as common as they come. 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. Another book to get is the cars of bmc which is discontinued but worth every penny. Mini logo, history timeline and list of latest models. Jan 29, 2020 look up the trade in and resale value of your 2006 mini cooper. Issigonis was initially reluctant to see the mini in the role of a performance car, but after john cooper appealed to bmc management, the two men collaborated to create the mini cooper. The history of the mini from 1959 thru 2000 is told any a number of different books by a number of different authors. The origins of the mini cooper can be traced to the development of the original mini by bmc and designer sir alex issigonis in the 1950s. 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.
Anderson cooper author of the rainbow comes and goes. A large format and lively design complete the package, making this the definitive history of the definitive small car. It wasnt always written in uppercase letters, but it was always ahead of the curve. The story of the immortal giantslaying mini cooper and cooper s, which swept the board in. Mini cooper the history of the mini cooper history. 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.
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