Mini: 60 Years by Giles Chapman

Thanks to Steve Roth of The Quarto.Group, I am giving away one print copy of ‘Mini: 60 Years’ by Giles Chapman.

Description Mini: 60 Years by Giles Chapman

Mini celebrates 60 amazing years of this iconic car, from its revolutionary introduction to the popularity of its new-generation models.

The first two-door Mini, introduced in 1959 and built until 2000, revolutionized automotive design with its innovative front-wheel-drive layout that made the car appear bigger on the inside than the outside. In 1999, the Mini was voted the second most influential car of the 20th century, behind the Ford Model T.

Designed for British Motor Corporation (BMC) by Sir Alec Issigonis and manufactured in England, Australia, Spain, Belgium, Chile, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Yugoslavia, the Mini was as successful in competition as it was on the street, winning the Monte Carlo Rally four times from 1964 through 1967.

Originally built by BMC, the Mini’s later parent company, Rover, was acquired by BMW in 1994. In 2000, BMW sold most of the Rover Group but retained the Mini brand. The last and 5,387,862nd original Mini rolled off the production line in October, 2000. In July 2001, BMW launched production of the new-generation of Mini which was soon joined by Countryman, Clubman, convertible, Cooper Works, and numerous special editions. Nearly 20 years later, the new Minis remain as popular as the original from 1959.

My Thoughts Mini: 60 Years by Giles Chapman

The first time I saw a Mini Cooper was in the 1969 film ‘The Italian Job’.  I was 6 years old. The way all those mini cars raced around on screen was so cool!  The car really captured my imagination.  Growing up in the U.S., I never saw one in person.  However, now living in Canada, I have seen a few.  In fact, one of our neighbors own one.

If you are curious about this cool mini car, this book is a great deep dive into the subject!  It covers just about everything you want to know and more.  The photos are excellent and I especially loved reading the history of how the Mini Cooper came about.

‘Mini: 60 Years’ would make a excellent gift for any auto enthusiast!

5/5

I received a print copy for my honest review.

About Giles Chapman

Giles Chapman is an award-winning writer and commentator on the industry, history, and culture of cars. He has worked across a vast array of media for 35 years, which includes writing 50 books on a diverse range of subjects. One of them, My Dad Had One of Those, is among the most popular car books of all time, with over 180,000 copies sold. Chapman also served as editor-in-chief of three titles for DK: The Car Book, The Classic Car Book, and Drive, published internationally in numerous languages and to wide acclaim.

Chapman’s Car Compendium won the Montagu of Beaulieu Trophy in 2008. His interviews with people whose lives are in, around, and sometimes even opposed to cars appear regularly in newspapers and magazines, and he has written widely on car design and its impact on the wider world. Chapman’s career began in automotive industry consultancy before moving into magazine publishing, where he was editor of Classic & Sports Car, the world’s best-selling classic car magazine. Since 1994, he has contributed to dozens of famous newspapers and magazines.

Besides his own books, he’s worked as editor, advisor, and consultant to many other authors and publishers. Chapman also founded the Royal Automobile Club’s Motoring Book of The Year Award, and he appears regularly on TV and radio commenting on motoring and automotive industry issues. He lives in Kent, UK.

Website: gileschapman.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChapmanOnCars

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