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2 Great New Books about the man
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Issigonis, The Official
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Alec Issigonis, The Man
Who Made the Mini by Jonathan Wood |
| The Italian
Job (1968) The greatest
Brit-flick crime caper comedy of all time, 1969's The Italian Job towers
mightily above its latter-day mockney imitators. After Alfie but before Get
Carter Michael Caine is the hippest ex-con around, bedding the birds
(several at a time) and spouting immortal one-liners ("You're only supposed
to blow the bloody doors off!"). The inheritor of a devious plan to steal
gold bullion in the traffic-choked streets of Turin, Caine recruits a misfit
team of genial underworld types--including a lecherous Benny Hill and three
plummy public-schoolboy rally drivers--and uses the occasion of an
England-Italy football match as cover for the heist. |
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| The Italian Job (2003) Charlie, Steve, Handsome Rob, Lyle and Half Ear are a gang of criminals who are double crossed by Steve. To get their revenge on Steve, Charlie gets the gang together to rob him of all his money. However Steve always seems to be one step ahead of them... |
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| Mini - Complete Story |
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| Italian Job (1968) See DVD above for description |
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| Mini Mania (1994) This programme captures the style and character of the Mini motor car, from the Swinging Sixties to the present day and the new Cabriolet model. Race track, Rally and Mini Fest footage plus a guided tour of the Mini production line. |
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| Best of British - Mini Magic (2000) |
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| Mini 30 Official Video (1989) This official film captures the atmosphere of the Mini's thirtieth birthday party and includes footage of many of the day's activities and many of the Minis themselves. |
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| Mini 35 Official Video (1994) Join thousands of fans at Silverstone race track to celebrate the Mini's 35th anniversary. From road models to stretched and chopped funny cars. Filmed in August, 1994. |
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| Mini 40 Official Video (1999) A preview of the new Mini and examples of all other varieties of Mini ever made, plus highlights from the birthday bash including rallies, stunts and rallysprint action. |
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| The Mini Cooper Video (1991) Still in production after thirty years, the Mini Cooper is one of the best-loved cars of all time and this film is a must for everyone who has owned or yearned after one. |
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| Mini Goes Racing 1961/1967 Highlights from the 60s when the sport of Mini racing and Autocross proved popular. |
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| Mini Magic (1993) The story of the Mini motorcar's place in modern motoring, from road to racetrack. |
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| The Italian Job Soundtrack |
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| The Italian Job - for PS2 |
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| The Italian Job - Platinum For Playstation In 1969 the film The Italian Job was released in the UK and almost immediately achieved cult status. This game, like the film, revolves around Charlie Croker, who's out of jail and on the make again; he's attempting to steal $4m worth of gold in broad daylight and from under the noses of the Turin Polisei and the Mafia. There are a total of six playing modes, with the players thrashing the three Austin Mini Coopers and 11 other vehicles around massive, free form areas: London, Turin, and the Alps. Road, off-road and rooftop driving all feature in the game that delivers the ultimate mix of high-speed pursuit and thrilling chases. Buy from Amazon UK |
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Microsoft Windows PCs Buy from Amazon UK |
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The Italian Job (ScreenPress Classics) Buy from Amazon UK Mini - forty years of fun Brian Laban with Foreward by Jeremy Clarkson This text tells the story of the Mini'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. It 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. A history of workers' struggles, rust, wood, neglect decline and of the rebirth of the mini is also given. |
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Mini - The Design Icon of a Generation (The First 40 years) Foreward by Sir Terence Conran, Written by famed motoring writer L.J.K Setright Now in production for 40 years, the Mini is one of the most easily recognizable cars on the road. As a part of its birthday celebrations, this tribute examines the styling, design and handling of the Mini, covering its success with the stars and in the rallies. |
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The Making of "The Italian Job" by Matthew Field
Thirty years ago one of the most popular
British films of all time was released. The Italian Job is remembered by
everyone who has seen it, if not for Michael Caine's unforgettable line "You're
only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!" - which led to the trademark
impression of him - then for the literal cliff-hanger of an ending. Consistently
in the top 100 films of all time and voted fourth best British film of all time,
The Italian Job story is covered here from start to finish: how it was made, by
the people who made it. |
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The Italian Job (ScreenPress Classics)
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Mini by Laurence Meredith Laurence Meredith's new book takes an affectionate look at all varieties of the Mini, from standard models to Coopers, vans and pick-ups, the Clubman and the estate, as well as racing and rally cars. |
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| The Mini - A Celebration. By Graham Scott, Introduction by John Cooper |
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Mini and Mini Cooper Colour Family Album Andrea Sparrow,David Sparrow A colourful and stylish appreciation of the world-famous Mini and its race and rally winning sister the Mini Cooper.  Buy
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Essential Mini-Cooper Anders Ditlev Clausager This is a very colourful book that goes through the history of the mini-cooper and gives colorful pictures of each type including engine shots. If you are thinking on buying a mini this book gives you details about the different engines and modifications that were made to mini coopers over the years |
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Mini James Ruppert Included in this book is the complete development history, full specifications, Mini variants, the Cooper, Moke and special editions. Illustrated with new and contemporary photographs, the book charts the history of the 1960s' icon over the past 35 years. Buy
from Amazon UK
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The Complete Mini Chris Rees Possibly the best sole reference source available, every single Mini variant being covered in chronological order. Packed with information for purchasers and restorers. |
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Tuning the A-Series Engine: The Definitive Manual on Tuning for Performance or
Economy David Vizard Written by the legendary David Vizard , A third edition of the title, originally published in 1985, which provides all the information required to successfully tune the Series A engine. |
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Mini and Mini Cooper Step-by-step Service Guide Lindsay Porter, Jim Patten Aimed at the owner who wants to carry out routine servicing and renovation tasks. You can create your own service history, keeping a record of all servicing and maintenance. Includes fault finding and getting through the MOT test. Buy
from Amazon UK
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Haynes Mini Restoration Manual Lindsay Porter How to renovate bodywork and interiors; how to give new life to mechanical and electrical components; how to modify your car for improved performance and appearance. Covers all models of the Mini. |
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Building, Preparing and Racing Your Mini by Bill Sollis, David Pollard |
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Mini: The Racing Story John Baggot The full story of the Mini's career on the racing track. Author John Baggott covers the sponsored teams as well as the many individuals who have raced Minis over the years. He also covers the Mini-based car kits such as the Mini Marcos, Unipower, Cox GTM and Camber. Today there are still racing series which continue to thrill the crowds 40 years after it first took to the track, and these too are described. |
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Sporting Minis: Mini-Cooper, Mini-Cooper S, 1275 GT John Brigden Complete and accurate information on Mini Cooper, Cooper S and 1275GT - how they developed, how they performed, advice for buyers, competition, achievements, specification and production figures. Buy
from Amazon UK
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Mini Cooper - the Real Thing! John Tipler Covers design, production history, sporting achievements as well as the Cooper come-back. Includes works cars competition results along with performance and road test data. Buy
from Amazon UK
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Original Mini Cooper and Cooper S John Parnell The essential companion to the Cooper and Cooper S. Its aim is to reveal, in words and colour photographs, how all models - from early 997cc Mk1 to late 1275cc Mk3 altered in detail through the course of production. Buy
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How to Modify Your Mini David Vizard One of the most successful Mini books, covering engine, driveline, suspension, steering, brakes, wheels and tyres. |
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Mini Owner's Survival Manual Jim Tyler A manual for owners of the Mini, with advice on purchasing a Mini, basic maintenance and breakdowns . |
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The Mini - a Celebration Graham Scott, John Cooper Co-authored by the great man himself - John Cooper! 'Nuff said! |
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Austin Mini ('59 to '69) John S. Mead |
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The Mini Jon Pressnell |
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Mini Owners Handbooks These are the original BMC driver's handbooks
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Mini Road Test Books R.M. Clarke Each title contains reprint articles on road and comparison tests, buyer's guides, history and valuable data etc
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Mini (69-96) Service and Repair Manual John S. Mead |
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| Mini Workshop Manual (Including Cooper): Mini (Australian Sup./Moke) 1959-76: Part No. AKD4935/2 | |
| Mini Workshop Manual (Including Cooper): Mini 1959-76 Part No AKD4935 | |
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Mini: Restoration, Preparation, Maintenance Jim Tyler Maintaining standards of technical illustration and accessible information, this book guides the reader through every step of restoration for all Minis since production began. Every factory production variant, including the Mini Cooper, is covered. Buy
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