The Legends Behind The Success of The Mini Cooper
“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…
Paddy Hopkirk wins the Guild of Motoring Writers President’s Trophy
The Guild of Motoring Writers President’s Trophy This is awarded each year by the Guild President Nick Mason for outstanding achievement in the field of international automobilism. Winner – Patrick Barron Hopkirk MBE! Known to everyone as Paddy, the Belfast born racer cut his teeth in…
Join In With The Mini Specialists At Mini Action Day 2019
Taking place at Castle Coombs Circuit in Chippenham, Wiltshire, on Saturday 28th September, Mini Action Day 2019 is the ideal event to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Classic Mini with all of the family. Sponsored by Mini Sport, the annual event (now in its…
Mini Sport @ IMM Bristol 2019!
Now the dust has settled for us at Mini Sport after IMM 2019 Bristol… Where do we even begin? Firstly, we would like to thank the Organisers of IMM 2019 Bristol, Team Bristol and all of their volunteers, who under very difficult circumstances delivered us all…
The Best Mini Events To Attend This Summer
The summer is a great time to get out and about – more so when you’ve got a classic car to drive around! With the Mini being one of the most culturally significant cars out there, ownership of one provides you with a ‘ticket’ to…
The Classic Mini At 60: Why We Still Love It Today
It’s funny how legends begin. When Egyptian President, Gamal Abdel Nasser, put through an order that nationalised the Suez Canal in 1956, not many people expected it would eventually open up a market for British automotive innovation – but in 2019, the Classic Mini turns…
BMC Competitions Department Reunion
Celebrate Mini 60 with Mini Sport Ltd at the Mini 60 -Birthday Party and Show on Sunday August 11th, on the site of IMM 2019 Bristol! We have put together a dedicated display of ‘Works Minis’ & former BMC Competitions Department Personnel on our stand, a very rare opportunity for…
Collect at Show: IMM Bristol 2019
Order now, pay online & collect from: IMM 2019, Bristol Washingpool Farm | Bristol | 8th August 2019 – 11th August 2019 LAST CHANCE TO ORDER: 12pm Tuesday 6th August 2019 The International Mini Meeting (IMM) is the most anticipated and highly awaited annual Mini…