- Like the car itself, New Mini has proved a hot property, becoming a best-seller
-- and Practical Classics termed the book "excellent."
- So much has happened since publication three years ago that a new edition has
become necessary, with coverage of the very latest diesel and cabriolet models.
- This expanded book, packed with even more information and photographs, is
expected to become a fashion accessory among the 500,000 people worldwide who have
now bought BMW's trendy baby.
- "detailed, very well illustrated and researched" Evening Standard
- This book chronicles the history of the legendary Mini, from humble beginnings as
the brainchild of Alec Issigonis, through 41 years of production, to its rightful
status as a British motoring icon.
- The author also devotes space to the Mini's success in motor sport, where it
proved to be a formidable performer.
- Detailed, authoritative and highly illustrated throughout, this is the essential
guide to the Mini's evolution from ubiquitous sedan, through practical, utility and
upmarket variants, to the feisty Coopers.
- "a pleasure to read" Mini Cooper Register
- The fruit of 20 years of research, this is the book on the Mini, produced to
celebrate 50 years of the innovative small car and true British motoring icon.
- Acknowledged Mini expert Jon Pressnell has produced an authoritative,
comprehensive and lavishly illustrated history, full of never-before-seen testimony
from those involved with the car throughout its 41 years in production.
- A large format and lively design complete the package, making this the definitive
history of the definitive small car.
- Founded in 1895, Autocar is the world's oldest car magazine and thrives today like
never before as a vibrant, authoritative weekly packed with car news and reviews,
including the most comprehensive road tests in the business.
- This book, one of the first in an important new series, collects all the best
Autocar material about the new MINI in one brightly designed, photographically
lavish, information-packed book that will be a must-have for all enthusiasts of
these cars.
- From detailed performance data to scoop stories, it's all here in one superb
reference source.
- Since its launch in 2001, the New Mini has been a spectacular sales success in
all its major markets, particularly the UK and the USA.
- With styling reminiscent of the original classic Mini, coupled with BMW's
engineering expertise, the car has carved out its own identity in a marketplace full
of increasingly bland small hatchbacks.
- Four years after it first appeared on the roads, the New Mini still turns heads,
and has inspired a burgeoning aftermarket accessory and tuning industry.
- This all-colour book will fascinate all New Mini owners and enthusiasts.
- "a must for fans of the smallish car" Daily Mirror
