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BOOKS ON THE MINI

MINIS IN GERENAL - WORKSHOP - CLASSIC MINIS - TUNING

SPORTLICHE MINIS - German
Original title: "The Sporting Minis" by John Brigden
"... the English version provides detailed production history of the sporting Minis, with emphasis on the Cooper." Mini Spares Centre Ltd. London. 120 Pages with 130 black and white illustrations.
ISBN 0-947981-40-3 © 1989 Motor Racing Publications Ltd.
The German Version is a direct translation. The book has been modified by a few coloured photographs from Rover Deutschland and K. Söntgerath.
ISBN 3-89365-224-8 © 1991 Heel AG

DAS GROSSE MINI BUCH - by Johannes Hübner - German
The Big Mini Book covers the history of the Mini from the beginning to the end of the 1980's. Hundreds of photographs, many tables and diagrams cover the 160 pages of detailed information about the Mini, its prototypes and the people and clubs around it. With it's size (9"x13") it's probably the biggest Mini-book in the world.
ISBN 3-922858-31-7 © 1987 Heel Verlag

MINI - by Mark Stewart- English
Very little written information, but lots and lots of great photographs. 126 pages
ISBN 0-85045-875-7 © 1990 Mark Stewart. Published by Osprey Publishing Ltd.

Mini-The Guide To Purchase & DIY Restoration- by Lindsay Porter- English
Illustration 800 in black and white. "... Well written and documented on how to completely renovate your Mini, giving new life to mechanical and electrical components, modifying the car for appearance or performance." Mini Spares Centre Ltd. London..
ISBN 0-85429-379-5 © 1984 Lindsay Porter and Haynes Publishing Group. Last reprint 1991

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 AKM 6349: MINI REPARATURANLEITUNG - German
by Rover Group Service
Together with AKM6809, this official Mini Workshop manual covers the complete mechanics of the Mini, including the 1.3Tbi.

AKD 4935: MINI WORKSHOP MANUAL - English
by Leyland Car Service
Covers the complete mechanics of the Min Saloon, Countryman, Traveller, Van, Pick-Up, Moke, Cooper, Cooper S and Mini Clubmans, Estates and the 1275 GT.

HAYNES: MINI OWNERS WORKSHOP MANUAL - English
Comprehensive technical information on the Mini and its derivatives. Well illustrated diagrams tables and photographic sequels in black and white.
"If you save half an hour in the in the professional workshop, the books have paid off! ... even if you can read English" Andreas Hohls, Mini Mania - Germany.
1959 to 1969: ISBN 0- 85696-527-8 © Haynes Publishing Group 1981, 1985, 1986
1969 to 1996: ISBN 0- 85696-527-8 © Haynes Publishing Group 1981, 1985, 1986

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HAYNES:MINI SERVICE AND REPAIR MANUAL - English

Without any supplements at all and many more hints and MOT preparations.
1969 to 1996: ISBN 1-85960-191-X
© Haynes Publishing Group 1996

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MONTE CARLO - THE MINI LEGEND- English
A great history book of interest covering the Abingdon works teams and the people involved in going to Monte Carlo. Real archive stuff with 101 pages and 128 pictures and illustrations b/w.
ISBN 1-85858-050-1© British Motor Heritage Trust

THE WORKS MINIS by Peter Browning- English
"One of the most comprehensive books covering the history of works Minis from 1959 to 1970. Fascinating stories of the people involved and the cars themselves with a few illustrations to give the reader a chance to breath. All the facts and figures are there in well organised charts."Rob Webster, Mini Register-Germany
ISBN 0-85429-278-0 © Peter Browning. Published by Haynes Publishing Group

CLASSICS IN COLOUR - MINI-COOPER & S - English
With approx. 138 pictures albeit many of the same cars. Standard cars, works cars and new Cooper are covered.
ISBN 1-87200-408-3 © Nigel Edwards. Published by Windrow & Greene Ltd.

MINI-COOPER & S: 997 998 Cooper, 970, 1071 & 1275 S
by Jeremy Walton - English
A quick summary of the history, development and the search for power in the Mini. Many b/w photographs covering approx. 130 pages. Rob Webster, Mini Register-Germany
ISBN 0-85045-438-7 © Osprey Publishing Ltd.

PRACTICAL CLASSICS ON MINI COOPER RESTORATION - English
Reproduction of articles on a rebuild carried out by Practical Classic Magazine, followed up by articles on purchasing a Cooper. Not the best of print quality, but interesting.
ISBN 0-946-489-22X © Practical Classics

MINI & MINI COOPER - STEP BY STEP SERVICE GUIDE by Lindsay Porter - English
Ideal for novices and gives easy guide for basic servicing with charts for your own car records. 250 photographs and line drawings in b/w.
ISBN 1-899238-01-8 © Lindsay Porter

ORIGINAL MINI COOPER & COOPER S by John Parnell - English
The most definitive article available on originality, history and detail of every Cooper and 'S' made. Definitely a collectors masterpiece of near perfection to every detail. Superb book for Cooper owners with 225 illustrations in colour.
ISBN 1-870979-32-X © John Parnell. Published by Bay View Books Ltd.


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Mini Spares Centre Ltd, London,
unless otherwise stated..

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ENGINE BLUEPRINTING by Rick Voegelin - English
Whether your building an engine to the designed specifications or looking for power, this book tells you what happens when you hand in your engine to a specialised workshop and how it's done. Good illustrations b/w and a huge bulk of useful information for all types of engine.
ISBN 0-931472-21-0 © S-A Design Books 1988 1993

AUTOMOTIVE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS by Jan P. Norbe - English
Many people look at fuel injection systems with a mixture of awe and fear, willing to believe that they run by black magic. This book dispels this mystery, explaining the functions of both electronic and mechanical systems in a thorough, straightforward and easy to comprehend manner. The book is filled with excellent diagrams and other illustrations and a typical book from the Haynes Group.
ISBN 0-85429-761-8 © Jan P. Norbyel. Published by Haynes Publishing Group.

HOW TO MODIFY YOUR MINI by David Vizard - English
"The first serious Mini tuning book after Clive Trickey's, which is without doubt the best selling tuning book ever. Covers every aspect of tuning engine, suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres ..." Mini Spares Centre Ltd, London. 192 pages and 370 illustrations.
ISBN 0-86343-0414 © Fountain Press Ltd.

TUNING BL A-SERIES ENGINES by David Vizard - English
"A follow up to hiss previous book, but delving with great depth into simple head modifications to full blown crazy engines, and ancillaries. The definitive book in black and white ..." Mini Spares Centre Ltd, London. 488 pages and 680 illustrations.
ISBN 0-85429-732-4 © David Vizard. Published by Haynes Publishing Group.

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