John Cooper
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Categories: Mini Sport News & Mini CooperCelebrate an Icon!
This weekend marks what would have been the 99th Birthday of John Cooper CBE. John became an auto racing legend thanks to his rear-engined chassis design that would go on to revolutionise the sport at the very highest level – with Formula One and Indy 500 cars quickly adopting his work. Of course, his company […]
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Categories: Mini Sport News & Mini CooperJohn Cooper – How He Revolutionised Motorsport and Inspired Mini Specialists
The 17th July 2022 will mark what would have been the 99th birthday of a major figure in the history of the Mini and Motorsport in general. John Cooper became an auto racing legend thanks to his rear-engined chassis design that would go on to revolutionise the sport at the very highest level – with Formula One and […]
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Categories: Mini CooperThe History Of The Mini Cooper
As a team of Mini specialists, we’re very passionate about the true British icon that is the Mini Cooper. It’s not just a stylish vehicle that looks great, they’re powerful tools of automotive engineering and our team of drivers have performed superbly in racing events in previous years, showcasing both their incredible talent as drivers and [...] -
Categories: Mini Sport News10 Fun Facts About Mini!
Over 60 years since the launch of Britain’s favourite little car, it’s as popular today as ever. But how much do you know about the Mini & it’s origins? We’ve compiled a list of ’10 fun facts’ about the Mini to put your knowledge to the test! Check them out below: 1. The Mk1 didn’t […]
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“Sometimes you have to be different to be better.” – John Cooper. To generations of people, the word ‘Mini’ is interchangeable with ‘Cooper’. Whilst the original model, designed by Alec Issigonis, fulfilled the BMC’s request for an ‘economical family car’, it was the sportier Mini Cooper that cemented the brand as a timeless icon of […]