Robson Graham - Mini Cooper/ Mini Cooper S - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: This is a comprehensive study of the career of one type of rally car the BMC Mini - Cooper/ Mini - Cooper S. In the 1960s the Mini became famous as Britain's most successful rally car. It combined superb handling a tiny body shell high - performance engines and the excellence of front - wheel - drive in an irresistible package. Not only this but the works team included famous drivers like Paddy Hopkirk Timo Makinen and Rauno Aaltonen. The works Minis not only won the Monte Carlo three times 1964, 1965 and 1967 along with the European Rally Championship in 1965, but also won events all over the world. Because Minis were British and well - promoted they became seen as giant - killers and were the people's favorite for many years. The car outpaced many of its rivals and this book examines exactly who they were and how they came to be defeated by the mighty Mini. Even today works Minis appear at every gathering of classic cars and in 2009, Mini celebrates its 50th birthday. Packed with over 100 photographs this book is a fitting and timely tribute to a much - loved Rally Giant.
Title: Mini Cooper/ Mini Cooper S
Author(s): Robson Graham
Publisher: David & Charles
Barcode: 9781845841836
Pages: 128 Pages, 126 Illustrations
Publication Date: 4/13/2019
Series: Rally Giants
Category: Motor Cars: General Interest