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AlbakiReads Editorial The rally career behind the Mini’s giant-killer reputation
The rally career behind the Mini’s giant-killer reputation
Graham Robson traces the BMC Mini-Cooper and Mini-Cooper S through the rallying success that made the small British car a 1960s motorsport fixture. The book examines the combination of compact design, front-wheel drive and performance engines behind its competition record, alongside the works-team drivers associated with the marque, including Paddy Hopkirk, Timo Makinen and Rauno Aaltonen. Its historical scope includes Monte Carlo victories in 1964, 1965 and 1967, the 1965 European Rally Championship, and competition against larger rivals around the world. More than 100 photographs support this focused account of a classic car’s racing legacy.
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- Classic Mini enthusiasts
- Readers interested in 1960s rally history
- Automotive-history fans seeking a photo-supported marque study
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Rally racingMini-Cooper history1960s motorsportFront-wheel-drive competitionClassic cars
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Book Overview 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 fa...
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.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 128 | Language: English | Publisher: VELOCE PUB | ISBN: 1845841832
FormatPaperback
Pages128
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1845841832
EAN9781845841836
PublisherVELOCE PUB
Publication Date2019-04-13
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.94 Pounds
Length7.66 Inches
Width8.42 Inches
Height0.44 Inches
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