Item Code: CR4003 Designed as project ADO15 (Austin Drawing Office project number 15), the Mini came about because of a fuel shortage. In 1956 as a result of the Suez Crisis, which reduced oil supplies, the United Kingdom saw the re-introduction of petrol rationing. Sales of large cars slumped, and there was a boom in the market for so called Bubble cars. The original Mini is considered an icon of the 1960s and its space-saving front-wheel-drive layout influenced a generation of car-makers. In the
50 Years of the Mini LE Scalextric Car Pack > 50 Years of the Mini LE Scalextric Car Pack £40.00 (Product Code : C2980A) Scalextric pays homage to the first ever MINI to roll off the production line 50 years ago; straight into the motoring hall of fame. The MINI was officially launched on August 26, 1959, and became an instand megastar of the 20th century's brightest decade and a true icon of motoring history. 50 Years of the Mini LE Scalextric Car Pack Introduced to the world as the darling of the Swinging
"Expert Built" factory assembled Tamiya kits! All the superb Tamiya quality in a ready to go radio control model. Excellent performance and finish, factory installed radio and servos, plus all the features of Tamiya kits. Upgrade with standard Tamiya parts or customise your model with aftermarket parts, just like the kit built models. 1:10 scale gives a good size vehicle - approximately 15" (38cm) - with good road holding or off road performance. There are six different radio frequencies allowing
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Subtitled: The Cars and Their Story 1961-71 & 1990 to Date. The story of the immortal giant-slaying Mini Cooper and Cooper S, which swept the board in international rallying in the 1960s and are among the most popular collector cars today. Filled with history, description and analysis, specs, and production figures. Does not cover the New Mini. Softbound, 8 1/4' x 10 1/4', 80 pages, 60 b&w ill., 60 color.
Get It On or Hot Love -- The Mini Cult & Music of the 60s and 70s The mini -- classic car, cult object and lifestyle symbol. In 1959, a revolutionary, original runabout left the conveyor belt in Birmingham, Great Britain. It was originally designed to take its passengers from A to B as cheaply as possible. It quickly became a money-maker and soon was part of people's attitude during the Swinging Sixties. This earBOOK, produced in co-operation with ?Mini Scene? journal, presents the cult of the MINI in many
Get It On or Hot Love -- The Mini Cult & Music of the 60s and 70s The mini -- classic car, cult object and lifestyle symbol. In 1959, a revolutionary, original runabout left the conveyor belt in Birmingham, Great Britain. It was originally designed to take its passengers from A to B as cheaply as possible. It quickly became a money-maker and soon was part of people's attitude during the Swinging Sixties. This earBOOK, produced in co-operation with ?Mini Scene? journal, presents the cult of the MINI in many
Get It On or Hot Love -- The Mini Cult & Music of the 60s and 70s The mini -- classic car, cult object and lifestyle symbol. In 1959, a revolutionary, original runabout left the conveyor belt in Birmingham, Great Britain. It was originally designed to take its passengers from A to B as cheaply as possible. It quickly became a money-maker and soon was part of people''s attitude during the Swinging Sixties. This earBOOK, produced in co-operation with ?Mini Scene? journal, presents the cult of the MINI in many
New - The story of the immortal giant-slaying Mini Cooper and Cooper S, which swept the board in international rallying in the 1960s and are among the most popular collector cars today. Filled with history, description and analysis, specs, and production figures. Does not cover the New Mini.
Illuminated Sign Mini Cooper S This is a fab, hip, and ultra groovy Mini Cooper S garage sign of the 1960's era. Originally manufactured for British Motor Heritage by a UK company near Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix. The lustrous red neon inscription is housed in high grade polycarbonate case, 810 mm x 325 mm x 85 mm, with chain hangers, 220-250 volt. A visual asset to any home, garage or study. Please allow time for delivery as we get these in to special order
Illuminated Sign Mini Cooper S This is a fab, hip, and ultra groovy Mini Cooper S garage sign of the 1960's era. Originally manufactured for British Motor Heritage by a UK company near Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix. The lustrous red neon inscription is housed in high grade polycarbonate case, 810 mm x 325 mm x 85 mm, with chain hangers, 220-250 volt. A visual asset to any home, garage or study. Please allow time for delivery as we get these in to special order
DEUX CHEVEAUX The Citron 2CV (French: deux chevaux, literally "two horses", from the tax horsepower rating) is an economy car produced by the French automaker Citron from 1948 to 1990 The 2CV belongs to a very short list of vehicles introduced right after World War II that remained relevant and competitive for many decades - in the case of the 2CV, 42 years. Pierre-Jules Boulanger's early 1930s design brief - said by some to be astonishingly radical for the time - was for a low-priced, rugged "umbrella on
Mini Cooper Cufflinks Mini Cooper Cufflinks Rating: /5 (1486 votes cast) Gorgeous mini cufflinks for fun loving car people. Minis are zippy and fun, and pack a whole lot of attitude for their innocent appearance. Their fun exterior is available in a wide range of colors from hot purple to fire engine red, and their interior feels so big and comfortable that it will amaze you that you can actually fit four people into this classic car! Choose these gorgeous mini cufflinks the next time that you want to add a
Product Details Mini Cooper/Mini Cooper S Graham Robson This is a comprehensive study of the career of one type of rally car - the BMC Mini -Cooper /Mini -Cooper S. In the 1960s the Mini became famous as Britain's most successful rally car. It combined superb handling, a tiny body shell, high-performance engines and the excellence of front-wheel-drive in an irresistible package. Not only this, but the works team included famous drivers like Paddy Hopkirk, Timo Makinen and Rauno Aaltonen. The works Minis not
Product Details Mini Cooper/Mini Cooper S Graham Robson This is a comprehensive study of the career of one type of rally car - the BMC Mini -Cooper /Mini -Cooper S. In the 1960s the Mini became famous as Britain's most successful rally car. It combined superb handling, a tiny body shell, high-performance engines and the excellence of front-wheel-drive in an irresistible package. Not only this, but the works team included famous drivers like Paddy Hopkirk, Timo Makinen and Rauno Aaltonen. The works Minis not
Ford GT in Red (1:12 scale by AUTOart 12102) This diecast model Ford GT is Red and features working steering, suspension, wheels and also opening bonnet, boot with engine, doors. The Ford GT is a mid-engined supercar. It was built by Ford Motor Company from 2003 to 2006. It began as a concept car designed in anticipation of Ford's centennial year and as part of its drive to showcase and revive its "heritage" names such as Mustang and Thunderbird. Camilo Pardo, the head of Ford's "Living Legends" studio, is
Corgi Mini Set > Mini Set £9.99 (Product Code : CR4003) Designed as project ADO15 (Austin Drawing Office project number 15), the Mini came about because of a fuel shortage. In 1956 as a result of the Suez Crisis, which reduced oil supplies, the United Kingdom saw the re-introduction of petrol rationing. Sales of large cars slumped, and there was a boom in the market for so called Bubble cars. The original Mini is considered an icon of the 1960’s and its space-saving front-wheel-drive layout influenced a
.'Car Capers' Vintage game (Stock no. VG643) PRICE: £59.99 'Car Capers' is a game derived from 'Beetle'. Players roll dice to try and complete as many pictures of cars before the other players. The game features classic cars from the 1960's and 70's including the Mini, E-Type Jaguar, Ford Corsair, Vauxhall Viva, Rover 3 Litre, Triumph TR4 and Ford Cortina. The copy of 'Car Capers' that we currently have for sale (pictured below) is complete and in excellent condition. Age: 6+ For 2 or more players General