Library | Factory Original Mini MK I & MK II
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No car has ever had a profound impact on the motoring scene as the original Mini. Designed in response to petrol shortages in the late 1950s, it was introduced in 1959 in both Austin and Morris guises. An engineering marvel, success came swiftly, and before long its makers at BMC were introducing van, pick-up and estate versions, high-performance Mini Coopers, and higher equipment levels on the Mini Super. The early Minis right through the 1960s are as much admired and sought-after today as ever, offering their own unique blend of nimble driving pleasure with readily affordable running costs. They are also increasingly the subject of detailed, part-number-perfect restorations, and this book is designed to help all those who aim to restore one of these early British-built Minis to their correct specification.
Factory Original Mini MK I & MK II by the respected classic car historian James Taylor gives each major model of Mini its own space where each section gives complete specifications and examines every model in detail. A great reference for vital information, this book for both Mk I and Mk II Minis covers topics such as body panels, external trim and badging, paint colors, interior trim, dashboard, instruments and controls, under-bonnet components, engine and transmission, lights and more.
Backed by more than 300 specially commissioned color photographs illustrating the way these cars looked when they were new, this book is sure to delight and enthrall any Mini restorer, admirer and history buff alike.
Book Information:
- Title: Factory Original Mini MK I & MK II
- Authors: James Taylor
- No. of Pages: 216
- Binding: Hardcover
- Dimensions: 10" x 10" x 1"
The Author:
After 12 years working in central government, James Taylor, an Oxford graduate who pursued further academic studies at Reading could not turn down the lure of writing about cars. An automotive enthusiast he turned his hobby into a career, and his repertoire now boasts more than 100 books written by him. James Taylor has contributed to many motorsport magazines in several countries, and has translated books from foreign languages. He also co-organized the "15 Years of Rover V8" event at Donington in 1982. He spent the best part of ten years as the editor of Land Rover Enthusiast magazine and considers the products of the old Rover Company and of Land Rover as his favorite subject.
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