Product Description

This book tells the inside story of how the giant-killing Minis of rallying, rallycross and racing fame were converted from standard Mini-Coopers in the BMC Competitions Department. The author, who spent 22 years in 'Comps', reveals the secrets of specification, build technique and development of the famous Works Minis. The book includes contributions from Ginger Devlin (Cooper's Chief Mechanic) and 'Jumping Jeff' Williamson (Works Rallycross driver). Particularly famous for their great adventures in the Monte Carlo Rally, works Minis humbled many bigger and more powerful cars in international motorsport during the 1960s and 1970s. Mechanic Brian Moylan spent 22 years in the workshops of the BMC Competitions Department where the works cars were built. Here, all the secrets of how ordinary production line Mini-Coopers were converted into the mighty giant-killing Minis of motorsport are revealed in great detail. Minis are still hugely popular in club motorsport and Mini racing series today. The book includes contributions on the racing Mini from Ginger Devlin and the rallycross Mini from 'Jumping Jeff' Williamson.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #131131 in Books
• Published on: 2007-05-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

Customer Reviews

Fabulous historical reference
An excellent book for the historic rally Mini aficionado. Fortunately it is not expensive as there is not a lot of reading in it but there are lots of photographs (B&W) and several sketches and other graphic illustrations. It's highly probable that most readers will pick up at least one hitherto unknown tip or trick for preparing an historic rally Mini. It's also a revelation to recognise how the BMC Competitions Department utilised the facilities in other BMC factories to fine-tune their cars with little need to resort to outside suppliers. While concentrating on the specification of a Mini in its golden era (mid-60's), it does refer quite well to how individual aspects of preparation developed over the years. Whilst I was slightly disappointed that there is little or no reference to the aluminium bodied car prepared for the 1969 season (GRX311D), on the other hand, I was delighted to read so much about the four-wheel drive rallycross Mini.
For the price, highly commended.