It was forty years ago today. This book is a celebration of the Mini, Britain’s greatest little car, and all that it stands for. A 160 page, full-colour, fully illustrated book of the Mini’s life.
The Mini tells the story of the car’s development over time and the story of how mini owners have changed and the uses to which the car has been put.
A socio-political examination of the Mini as a statement of class, sex, status and environmental intention. The book is also full of tales of racing, naughty goings-on and the Mini’s life in films and music.
The book includes original and contemporary photography, and features interviews with famous, and infamous people who have known and loved Minis, people such as Sterling Moss, Jamie Blandford, Jeremy Clarkson, Damon Hill, Twiggy, David Bailey, George Harrison, and Julie Christie.
The book also includes the history of workers struggles, rust, wood, neglect decline and of the rebirth of the mini. Why the Mini endured for so long and finally the authors’ highly subjective choice of the best Mini ever built, including pictures and drawings.
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Brian Laban has been a motoring writer for 25 years, and a Mini fan for even longer. He has written for nearly all the major motoring publications, including Top Gear, Performance Car, Auto Express and is a regular contributor to The Daily Telegraph and The Times. In 1991 he won the Guild of Motoring Writers’ Pierre Dreyfus Award for the most outstanding journalistic effort of the year.
It was forty years ago today. This book is a celebration of the Mini, Britain’s greatest little car, and all that it stands for. A 160 page, full-colour, fully illustrated book of the Mini’s life.
'The Mini' tells the story of the car’s development over time and the story of how mini owners have changed and the uses to which the car has been put.
A socio-political examination of the Mini as a statement of class, sex, status and environmental intention. The book is also full of tales of racing, naughty goings-on and the Mini’s life in films and music.
The book includes original and contemporary photography, and features interviews with famous, and infamous people who have known and loved Minis, people such as Sterling Moss, Jamie Blandford, Jeremy Clarkson, Damon Hill, Twiggy, David Bailey, George Harrison, and Julie Christie.
The book also includes the history of workers struggles, rust, wood, neglect decline and of the rebirth of the mini. Why the Mini endured for so long and finally the authors’ highly subjective choice of the best Mini ever built, including pictures and drawings.
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paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Codice articolo mon0003165308
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Da: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condizione: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo 50946872-75
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Da: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Codice articolo 4241301
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Da: Greener Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Codice articolo 4958243
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Da: Greener Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Codice articolo mon0000212576
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Da: Dereks Transport Books, Ringwood, HAMPS, Regno Unito
Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. 160pp. 640g. Nothing very technical, just a celebration of the years of the Morris Mini motor car first launched in August1959. With a foreword by Jeremy Clarkson Fully illustrated in colour and b/w. Soft covers with minimal edgewear and small crease to top corner of last page. Near FINE with contents tight and clean. Codice articolo 7232
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Da: Lawrence Jones Books, Ashmore, QLD, Australia
Soft Cover. Condizione: Fine. First Paperback. 160pp, num bw & col plates. Or pictorial card covers. As new. The Mini is more than just a car. The most spectacularly successful British car ever built is forty years old. This book is a celebration of the Mini and all it stands for. It tells the story of the cars development and explains its statements of size, style, class, sex, speed, taste and money. It's full of tales of racing derring-do, and spectacular achievements. Using original and contemporary photographs and with tales from the famous, infamous who have known and loved Minis, this is the only bok on the Mini that anyone could ever want. Size: 4to. Codice articolo 037510
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Da: Godley Books, Hyde, Regno Unito
Soft Cover. Condizione: Fine. No marks or inscriptions. No creasing to covers or to spine. A very clean very tight copy with bright unmarked boards, very slight traces of storage and no bumping to corners. 160pp. Well illustrated history of the iconic British mini, including images showing many of the stars who drove them in the 1960s and later. We do not use stock photos, the picture displayed is of the actual book for sale. Every one of our books is in stock in the UK ready for immediate delivery. Size: 10 x 9 inches. Codice articolo 021247
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Da: Antiquariat J. Hünteler, Hamburg, Germania
Kartoniert-O. Condizione: Gut. -. 160 S., 4°, mit zahlreichen meist farbigen Abbildungen, gutes Exemplar 105705_Auto Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1200. Codice articolo 16980
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Da: Widney Manor Books, Solihull, MIDLA, Regno Unito
Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Book is in very good condition. 160pp with colour images. Codice articolo 000160
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