Mini car books - history and models (2/2)

Classic Mini Specials and Moke

The classic Mini, produced from 1959 to 2000, remains a favorite among owners and enthusiasts. Designed by Alec Issigonis, it redefined the small family car and became a performance icon.

This book explores the many variations of the Mini, including the only alternative design by Issigonis, the Mini Moke. It covers race and rally models, coachbuilt conversions, and modified saloons and commercial versions.
Author Keith Mainland also examines Mini and Moke production outside the UK and the factory-made limited edition Minis. The book includes practical advice on buying and owning a unique Mini.

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Author:	Keith Mainland
Details:	192 pages, 26 x 21.5 x 1.9 cm / 10.25 x 8.5 x 0.75 in, hardback
Illustrations:	300 colour photos
Publisher:	The Crowood Press Ltd (GB, 2015)
ISBN:	9781785000010

Mini - All Mini saloons, estates, vans and pickups (1959-1999) - Essential Buyer's Guide

Looking for a great Mini? This Essential Buyer's Guide, written by a brand expert, is packed with practical advice for buying a Mini.

Models: Mini Saloon, Estate, Van and Pick-up.

Years: 1959-1999.

This Essential Buyer's Guide for the Mini will help you find a suitable car at the right price and will answer the following questions:

• Stay or walk away? First evaluation of a Mini.
• What is the right price? Valuation with a unique scoring system.
• How to check authenticity?
• Which models are most suitable?
• What are known defects?
• What are the possibilities and impact of a restoration?
• What are the maintenance costs?

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Author:	Mark Paxton
Details:	64 pages, 19.5 x 14 cm / 7.7 x 5.5 in, paperback
Illustrations:	100+ colour photos
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2009)
Series:	The Essential Buyer's Guide
ISBN:	9781845842048

The Complete Catalogue of the Mini - Over 350 variants from around the world 1959-2000

The Mini was Britain's best-selling car, with over five million produced, and remained in production for 41 years from 1959 to 2000. Loved by many, its success was due to Alec Issigonis's innovative design, which made it highly space-efficient and fun to drive.

This book covers every Mini variant ever made. Alongside the classic saloon, it includes the estate, van, pick-up, Riley Elf, Wolseley Hornet, Mini-Cooper, Clubman, Cabriolet, and Moke.

The Mini was also a global success, adapted for markets like Canada, Japan, and the USA. It was built worldwide, leading to unique versions such as South African Minis, plastic-bodied South American models, high-performance Australian variants, and Italian Innocenti Minis.

Numerous special editions were produced, from designer models like the Paul Smith Mini to themed versions such as the Mr Bean Mini. Coachbuilders like Wood & Pickett, Radford, and Broadspeed created luxury and performance-focused Minis for those wanting something unique.

In total, there were over 340 official Mini variants and around 160 coachbuilt versions - more than 500 different models. This book features them all, with over 750 illustrations.

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Author:	Chris Rees
Details:	192 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, hardback
Illustrations:	750+ b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	Herridge & Sons Ltd (GB, 2016)
ISBN:	9781906133726

Making Cars at Cowley - From Morris to Mini

In 1913, William Morris, a young entrepreneur, transformed an abandoned military college near Oxford into a car assembly plant. This marked the beginning of one of Britain's most remarkable automotive success stories. Over time, Morris became Lord Nuffield and a multi-millionaire, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.

Car production at Cowley evolved from Morris Motors and Pressed Steel to the British Motor Corporation, British Leyland, and later BMW, where the modern Mini is now manufactured. Despite changes in the landscape, Cowley remains a key part of Oxford's history and economy.

This book features photographs from the extensive archives of the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust, housed at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon. This revised and updated edition includes new images and text, highlighting Morris's lasting influence on Cowley.

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Author:	Gillian Bardsley, Stephen Laing
Details:	176 pages, 23 x 15.5 x 1.1 cm / 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.43 in, paperback
Illustrations:	271 b&w photos
Publisher:	The History Press Ltd (GB, 2013)
ISBN:	9780752491462

Mini - Un jouet pour adulte (Autofocus)

The Mini is one of the most iconic models in automotive history. A true technical, social, and cultural revolution, its career spanned forty years. It took various forms, from chic to sporty (as evidenced by its success in the Cooper version), to utility and baroque.

This book from the Autofocus collection presents the Mini in all its forms, from the famous wood-paneled station wagon to limited editions, including the summer Moke, while tracing the rich and inexhaustible history of this model.

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Author:	Thibaut Amant
Details:	128 pages, 24 x 27 cm / 9 x 10.6 in, hardback
Illustrations:	256 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2012)
Series:	Autofocus
ISBN:	9782726895740

La légende Mini (Collection Prestige)

Since its acquisition by BMW in 1994, the Mini has continuously evolved and is now an independent brand. Since 2001, it has been available in a wide range of models while staying true to its heritage.

This book, presented in a collector's box, traces the complete history of the Mini from its beginnings to its iconic status. It features all major models, from rare to well-known ones, such as the Austin Mini Seven, the Morris Mini Cooper S, the Innocenti Mini Cooper, as well as the Mini One, the Mini Roadster, and the Mini Countryman.

With exclusive photographs by Arnaud Taquet, along with vintage brochures and press images, this book appeals to both enthusiasts and the general public.

Contents:
1) 1959-1976: From the Seven to the Mini Mk II, global expansion.
2) 1976-1988: Crisis, uncertain future, transition to Metro.
3) 1989-2000: Revival and the final Mk VII evolution.
4) 2000 to today: The BMW era and modern Mini models.
5) Mini in motorsport.

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Author:	Olivier Mescolini, Arnaud Taquet
Details:	256 pages, 29 x 24 cm / 11.4 x 9 in, hardback
Illustrations:	400 b&w and colour photos
Publisher:	ETAI (F, 2015)
Series:	Collection Prestige
ISBN:	9791028300708

Mini: Alle Modelle (1959-1999) - Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf

When the Mini was introduced in August 1959, it was an innovative car available in sedan, estate, pick-up, and convertible versions. This compact car contributed to the global motorization and gained success in motorsport, especially through the more powerful Cooper versions. Its agile chassis allowed precise and nimble cornering.

Today, well-maintained Mini models are sought-after collectibles. Beginners in the classic car hobby appreciate the simple mechanics and small size of this British icon.
Mark Paxton, a Mini expert and classic car specialist, has compiled essential insider information on all Mini models from 1959 to 1999 for this guide.

Part of the "Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf" series, this compact book is an invaluable tool for assessing the condition of a Mini for sale. It offers helpful tips for buyers to avoid unpleasant surprises and includes important addresses and contacts as an additional resource.

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Author:	Mark Paxton
Details:	64 pages, 21 x 15 cm / 8.25 x 5.9 in, paperback
Illustrations:	numerous colour photos
Publisher:	Heel-Verlag GmbH (D, 2017)
Series:	Praxisratgeber Klassikerkauf
ISBN:	9783958435964

Austin Mini 1959-2000 (Schrader Typen Chronik)

The Austin Mini was produced from 1959 to 2001 and has become a classic. This book from the "Schrader Typen Chronik" series provides detailed information on the development, production, model history, and variants of this compact car. A groundbreaking feature was the transverse engine, which saved space. The wheels were also positioned at the outer corners of the body to keep the overhangs short.

Over the years, many versions were released, including one with a sleeping tent, as well as station wagons, coupés, and convertibles. The book contains numerous photos and reproductions of tests, brochures, and advertisements.

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Author:	Alexander Franc Storz
Details:	96 pages, 22 x 24 cm / 8.7 x 9 in, hardback
Illustrations:	58 b&w and 86 colour photos
Publisher:	Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2013)
Series:	Schrader Typen Chronik
ISBN:	9783613035317