Mini Archive

Not sure if this is of interest.....

robtheplod — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:33:38 GMT

.. but my father in law was one of the designers of the replacement to the A series engine for the Mini that was never used...

my claim to fame!

BUILD A BMC STYLING EXERCISE

Ian Nicholls — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:11:12 GMT

In March/April 1968 BMC stylist Roy Haynes came up with this as a proposal for the Clubman. In the 1990's this proposal was turned into reality.

MINI PEOPLE

Ian Nicholls — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:11:00 GMT

Leonard Lord BMC chairman 1952 to 1961 who authorised the Mini's development in 1957.

Blowing My Own Trumpet

Ian Nicholls — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:00:50 GMT

Ok, it's not Mini related, but here is my latest literal effort.
Wot duz you fink ?

http://www.aronline.co.uk/etypestoryf.htm

Troy Kennedy Martin

Ian Nicholls — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 18:36:25 GMT

Sad to report that Troy Kennedy Martin, screenwriter of "The Italian Job" has died.
The older members will remember his other creation, "Z cars" and "Edge of Darkness".

Times obituary here.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article6835830.ece

THE TIMES AUGUST 26th 1959

Ian Nicholls — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:25:41 GMT

Wednesday 26th August is the Mini's 50th birthday. Please try and drive your Mini on Wednesday to celebrate. This is what the Times printed on launch day. B.M.C. BABY CARS SET UP A NEW STANDARD IN CHEAP MOTORING PERFORMANCE AND COMFORT RETAINED FROM OUR MOTORING CORRESPONDENT The British Motor Corporation officially announce today the entirely new small cars that unofficially-have been described, illustrated, and discussed for many months past. Although there ...

AR Online Mini Story Updated

Ian Nicholls — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:09:03 GMT

For those among us that can read, this is Norfolk after all, AR Online has massively expanded its Mini development story. I am posting this as an appalling act of vanity as I am the one responsible for it.

Click on
http://www.aronline.co.uk/

and you will see where to click .

Enjoy
Ian

RICHARD LONGMAN RACING THE 1275GT IN COLOUR

Ian Nicholls — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:45:54 GMT

In both 1978 and 1979 Richard Longman won the British Saloon car championship in this 1275GT.

2 Millionth Mini June 1969 Video

Ian Nicholls — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:12:31 GMT

Filmed by British Pathe news in glorious colour in June 1969.

http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s9/nicholls1966uk/?action=view¤t=Mini2MillionJune1969.flv

If you have the latest Real Player programme you should be able to record it for your own use.

1960's MINI RACING

Ian Nicholls — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:36:32 GMT

The last pic was taken at Snetterton in April 1966.

BMC Factory Film

Admin — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:40:11 GMT

spike milligans mini advert

johnnie — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 20:15:38 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRUMDEZRBeo&feature=related

apparently done for nothing as he loved minis (and was truely mad!!!!)

MINI PRODUCTION PICS

Ian Nicholls — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:57:31 GMT

ADO15 1959 to 1969

1964 RACING CAR SHOW

Ian Nicholls — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:04:46 GMT

Many Mini related personalities attended this event in the aftermath of the Mini's first Monte Carlo Rally win. Featured are Daniel Richmond of Downton engineering, Bill Appleby the designer of the A-series engine, Charles Griffin senior BMC engineer, John Cooper and Alec Issigonis himself.

ALEC ISSIGONIS SCANS

Ian Nicholls — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:08:03 GMT

The Mini's creator

ALEC POOLE'S 1969 CHAMPIONSHIP WINNING 970S

Ian Nicholls — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 14:09:56 GMT

In 1969 Alec Poole won the British Saloon car championship with this 8 port fuel injected 970S prepared by Equipe Arden run by Jim Whitehouse. In November 1969 MOTOR magazine tested the championship winning 970S and published these colour pics.

1968 MINI RACING

Ian Nicholls — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 16:11:56 GMT

In 1968 the Cooper Car Company ran the factory backed Mini's in the British saloon car championship.

1969 MINI RACING

Ian Nicholls — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 14:24:28 GMT

In 1969 British Leyland ordered its works team to race in the British saloon car championship and they found themselves up against the Cooper Car Companies 1275S's, now no longer backed by the factory. The works cars were red/white and driven by John Handley and John Rhodes. The Cooper car company now sponsored by Britax and Downton engineering were yellow/black and driven by Steve Neal and Gordon Spice. Competition was cutthroat and the 1300cc category was won by the Twin cam Ford Escort. However ...

WORKS RALLY CARS- COLOUR PICS

Ian Nicholls — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:12:13 GMT

From 1964 to 1968

1960's MINI RACERS IN COLOUR

Ian Nicholls — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:32:16 GMT

ALEC ISSIGONIS AND HIS CARS

Ian Nicholls — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 16:41:33 GMT

1959 The ADO15 AKA Mini

A PIC FROM MY ARCHIVES

Ian Nicholls — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 21:51:46 GMT

Austin Morris boss Keith Hopkins and Sir Alec Issigonis in February 1975 when the Mini was that months bestselling car.