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classic mini owners club.

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The History of The Mini 1959-2003

 


1959 The Beginning of Greatness
The Mini began its public life on the 26 August 1959. Its designer, Sir Alec Issigonis could not have even dreamed of the impact his little car would have on the world of culture, society and of course automobiles. The Mini was designed simply to be an affordable car which could seat four adults and still be small enough to travel in safety. Originally powered by 850cc 34bhp engine, this was the Mini in its purest form, simple, clean and agile.

 

1960-1969 The Evolution
Although the Mini saw through six decades it is always the 1960s for which it will be remembered for. These ten years saw the Mini go from a 'housewives shopping car' to the must have fashion accessory, via international stardom on the rally scene. It took John Cooper, twice F1 World Champion Constructor, to realize the full potential of the Minis sharp handling and maneuverability. 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. The Cooper S achieved superstar status when the 91bhp Works spec cars won the Monte Carlo Rally outright for 4 years running from 1964-1967 (although the Minis were disqualified from the 1966 rally for having faulty headlamps!) Now that the Mini had proven itself in front of a world audience, everybody wanted a Cooper, and indeed everybody who was anybody in the 60s had a Cooper, from The Beatles and Peter Sellers to Graham Hill and Enzo Ferrari! Of course they couldn't have any old Cooper they had to be modified. Companies such as Radford and Wood & Pickett who made their name tailor making Rolls Royce's and Bentleys now were turning their hands to Minis, with everything from electric windows and leather seats, to wickerwork sides and hatch backs. Thus a trend was started which has been kept up to this day, meaning that it's near impossible to find a Mini which hasn't been modified in some way.


1970-1979 The Clubman, need we say more?
The 1970s is often seen as the dark era of the Mini, various attempts were made to kill it off, starting with the end of the Cooper in 1971 to the launch of the Metro. But still the Mini soldiered on, with just enough people buying it in order to keep it alive. The launch of the Mini Clubman in the late 60s gave the Mini a much modernized feel, and although the design is a case of love it or hate it, it added a bit of variety to a rather dull 70s Mini line up. The Clubman is differentiated by the hotdog grill with lights inside the "dog".


1980-1989 The ? Years

By the 1980s the Mini was starting to die, and in a desperate attempt by new owners, Rover to keep it's head above water an alarming number of themed special editions were launched, over 40 different editions were produced between 1980 and 2000. The most successful of which was the Anniversary editions, an idea which started with the 1100 Special back in 1979, produced to celebrate 20 years of Mini production. The 80s saw the Mini 25 and 30 birthday editions, which were undoubtedly integral to the survival of the Mini for so long.


1990-2000 Rebirth, Death or Evolution? You Decide

The re-launch of the Cooper in 1990 brought about a much needed revival of interest in the Mini, particularly in Japan. The 90's Cooper initially had a 63bhp 1275cc carb engine, then in 1991 had an injection version of the same engine. Perhaps the biggest change in the Mini came about in 1997 with the introduction of the twin-point injection engine with a front mounted radiator, this engine was introduced as standard in both the Mini and Cooper models along with safety features such as airbag and side impact bars in the doors. Along with this modernization came the 'Sportspack' option which included 13in alloy wheels, large wheel arches. The final Mini rolled off the production line on the 6th October 2000.

1960

Range expanded to incorporate estate versions.

1961

The first Mini-Coopers appeared.
Riley and Wolseley booted versions introduced.
introduction of Porsche Baulk ring Synchro.

1964

Hydrolastic suspension incorporated, and then dropped in 1969.

1966

Wind-up side windows incorporated on Riley/Wolseley models.

1968

Synchromesh replaced and gear-change improved by having synchro on first gear.

1969

Clubman version added, incorporating Maxi-like front-end styling.
Wind-up windows incorporated on the rest of the range.

1971

1275GT Clubman-based model now the only sporting version after the Cooper S is discontinued.

1973

Dynamo replaced by alternator for the electrical system.

1976

Rubber mounting for the front subframe, to improve driveline “snatchiness”.

1980

A-Plus engine added, cars now built on Metro production line, Clubmans dropped.

1984

Wheel diameter increased to 12" in order to accomodate larger brakes.

1987

Special editions start to appear thick and fast.

1990

Cooper re-introduced.

1992

Lamm convertible version launched, Longbridge versions appear in '93.

2000

Production halted.

2001

“New MINI” launched, but is it the car the British would have produced?

 

 

The Mini's creator, the late, great Sir Alec Issigonis,

Automotive Designer (1906 – 1988)

 

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Mini Fest Uttoxeter 2010MiniFest - Uttoxeter Racecourse 5th SeptemberRuss Swift Mini Stunt DisplayRuss Swift holds his fantastic precision driving display in the main arena giving people in the grandstand area a birds eye view of his fantastic stunt driving display. The only Mini event that you will be able to see Russ this year! The BMC are proud of our mini concours competition, we have 15 classes to suit every production mini made from original to modified. We also have special awards for Best Paint, ....
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National Mini Show 2010

STANFORD 2010 - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12THStanford Hall nr. Lutterworth, Leics.LE17 6DH We have booked another club stand again this year at Standfiord Hall,I persoanly think this is one of the best mini shows of the year.Theres always plenty to see and do,theres always a great turn out of trade stands and autojumklbe with plenty of bargins to be had.if you would like to convoy down to this show and be on club stand please let us know asap by replying to this thread.please keep ....

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Missiles Xmas Party 2010

Ok folks its getting that time of year again So I thought I best start planning things Jase (Shammy) mentioned that hes found a new location for the xmas party,its local, looks like an awesome venure and dosnt cost too much.

So before we start planningthings I thoughtId best see if everybody is intrested again this year,We normally have about 45/50 members attend ,

If your intrested PLEASE let us know asap so that we can start to plan things,like each year there will be ....

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Monthly Meets Times And Places
Run and Meet News
23 January 2007
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Just so we dont have to keep repeating these details all the time, these are the current monthly meet details for the Crewes MissilesWe currently hold 2 meets per month, The first meet is on the First Sunday of every month at:The Captain Web Pub225 Underwood LaneCreweCW1 3SFFrom around 7 O’Clock onwards, please note that no children are allowed at this meetThe second Meet of the month is the Third Sunday Of Every Month at:The Jolly TarNantwich RoadWardleNantwichCW5 6BE

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