Classic Mini archive
Monday 14th August 2006
Every month, only in the magazine, MiniWorld used to feature either an interview with an important individual that has played a significant role in the Mini's history or showcase a fine example of some of the classic Minis seen around the world.
Wednesday 9th August 2006
Stuart Turner and Paddy Hopkirk: One of the best car-racing double acts of last century. Stuart Turner was team manager of the legendary BMC works team of the 1960s and Paddy Hopkirk was probably the best-known British rally driver in the world.
Wednesday 9th August 2006
Basil Wales: BMC's Special Tuning boss between 1965 and 1974. He transformed the department into a commercial success which inspired a new breed of special tuning companies.
Wednesday 9th August 2006
Bill Richards: One of the country's best known and respected A-series engine builder and tuner. He began his automotive career at the BMC special tuning department at Abingdon.
Wednesday 9th August 2006
Peter Browning: Last of the three BMC Competition Managers. He followed in the footsteps of Stuart Turner and led the competition department from 1967 until its closure in 1970.
Wednesday 9th August 2006
Richard Longman: Twice British Saloon car champion in a Mini, he is also one of the leading A-series tuning experts in the country.
Wednesday 9th August 2006
Willy Cave: One of the top international rally navigators of the 1950s and '60s. His career as a works team member ran from 1955 until 1971 and included drives for Standard Triumph and Rover as well as BMC.
Wednesday 9th August 2006
Ginger Devlin: Team manger of Mini Cooper racing team who helped steer the team to their greatest accolades.
Wednesday 9th August 2006
Ron Crellin: One of the BMC rally team's top co-drivers. "Sweden sent over a trio of the best up-and-coming Scandinavian drivers to drive Mini Coopers"
Wednesday 9th August 2006
Rauno Aaltonen: European Rally Champion 1965, winner of the Monte Carlo 1967, both in works Mini Coopers.
