R56 mini cooper jcw gp edition f5x chassis mini john cooper works cars. Fully stamped mini service book to confirm the very low mileage. It was the fastest roadgoing mini to date, able to reach 62. The history of the mini cooper history classic car. John cooper, the longtenured headmaster of houstons kinkaid school, whose expertise and. We take the most powerful mini ever back to where the mini cooper was. Bmws new mini cooper john cooper works edition business.
The bonus in terms of roominess, everyday practicality and longdistance suitability offers a new range of opportunities to enjoy racing passion. John cooper presenting a short history of the mini, from the rover mini website circa late 1990s. Although founded in 2002, john cooper works has been associated with mini since 1961. The mini john cooper works models have their own unique characteristics but all boast aweinspiring power under the bonnet and share the same proud legacy. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report.
According to kelley blue book, the bmw mini cooper and mini cooper s are holding their values well, with an estimated residual value of 67 percent at 24 months and 57 percent at 48 months. John cooper works jcw is a british car marque now owned by bmw and used on its mini. The fruit of 20 years of research, this is the book on the mini, produced to celebrate 50 years of the innovative small car and true british motoring icon. Already famous for his unique and extremely successful rearengine f1 designs and 16 grand prix wins, it was only natural that an auto company bold enough to defy convention by placing its engine differently sideways would impress him. Aug 23, 2017 the origins of the mini cooper can be traced to the development of the original mini by bmc and designer sir alex issigonis in the 1950s. Search from 69 mini cooper cars for sale, including a used 2006 mini cooper hardtop, a used 2006 mini cooper john cooper works hardtop, and a used 2006 mini cooper s convertible. A large format and lively design complete the package, making this the definitive history of the definitive small car. He has been the lead vocalist, bassist and cofounder of the grammynominated american christian rock band skillet since 1996 and his side project fight the fury since 2018. Currently a manager for the ontario ministry of transportation, cooper is also a parttime teacher and freelance business writer. I recently became a mini addict and i have to tell you, i learned a lot of minis history from this book. The cars and their story, 19611971 and 1990 to date essential series clausager, anders ditlev on. Founded in 2002 by michael cooper, son of john cooper, the racing car maker and tuner responsible for the original mini cooper. Mini john cooper works the mini is a small economy car made by the british motor corporation bmc and its successors from 1959 until 2000.
Bmws just released the most powerful production model ever produced by its mini brand. Or, take the drivers seat and unleash your inner racer with competitive autocross, stunt driving and more. Mini and john cooper had developed the classic mini into a winnner that was vastly superior to its. The mini john cooper works is the biggest top athlete in the history of the british brand to date. Mini s legendary performance rises to new heights with exclusive john cooper works upgrades. In 1961, he took the mini and tweaked it with a bigger engine and some other raceminded amendments, and soon, the classic mini cooper 997 was born. John cooper works jcw is a british car marque now owned by bmw and used on its mini vehicles. Thats plenty to feel quick and sprightly, but drag races still havent been kind to highperformance minis. The history of the modern jcw tuning kit motoringfile.
A sport exhaust that unleashes your mini s voice, crackles and all. All mini cooper models whether base, cooper s, or the racy john cooper works editions offer a funtodrive feel, high style and nearly infinite equipment. Smaller than the racing sedans of the day in both size and power, the agility of the mini cooper made it a formidable opponent on the track. The interior of your mini john cooper works gp is full of subtle trimmings and premium cockpit technology that wont weigh you down. In 2007, german automaker bmw acquired the rights to the name and bought out the company in 2008. The production version of the mini was demonstrated to the press in april 1959, and by august several thousand cars had been produced ready for the. Furthermore, our mini john cooper works racing team is conquering the competition too. A sport exhaust that unleashes your minis voice, crackles and all.
The john cooper school voted best private school in the. The john cooper works tuning brand is an ongoing story. Founded in 2002 by michael cooper, son of john cooper, the racing car maker and tuner responsible for the original mini cooper in 2007, german automaker bmw acquired the rights to the name and bought out the company in 2008. Every john cooper works model embodies the essence of motorsport. Mini cooper the history of the mini cooper history. Mini cooper bifold wallet with 3 card slots and id window genuine leather.
You can also download the mini john cooper works press book in english pdf 2 mb. The new mini currently comes in three models, the standard mini one with a 1. Formula one team owner and racing legend john cooper saw it from the start. Acknowledged mini expert jon pressnell has produced an authoritative, comprehensive and lavishly illustrated history, full of neverbeforeseen testimony from those involved with the car. Roman catholic priest, ethnologist, and sociologist, who specialized in studies of the marginal peoples of southern south america, northern north america, and other regions. John cooper, who has died aged 77, was one of the great figures in the history of motor racing. Prior to the most recent line of oxfordbuilt mini john cooper works and mini challenge cars in 2008, a line of aftermarket tuning kits and factorybuilt models plot the history of john cooper works back to 2003. Mar, 2015 john cooper presenting a short history of the mini, from the rover mini website circa late 1990s.
Mini has confirmed it lapped the nurburgring nordschleife track in 8 minutes and 23 seconds an improvement over the previous gp. John cooper works, or jcw for short, is the exclusive inhouse tuning, development, and international automotive racing division for mini. Born in surbiton, surrey, united kingdom, he became an auto racing legend with his rearengined chassis design that would eventually change the face of the sport at its highest levels, from formula one to the indianapolis 500. Though it wasnt the biggest, fastest, or most powerful, this feisty underdog took the motorsports scene by storm, dominating opponents with its nimble handling, near perfect balance and innovative engine and wheel layout. Minis legendary performance rises to new heights with exclusive john cooper works upgrades. The new mini john cooper works edition is the latest in. Search any vehicle history using our free vin check and free vehicle history. Its a fantastic mix of new and old, of story telling and fact.
With the release of the all new f56 platform in 2014 came a rumor of future john cooper works cars, and mini delivered in 2015 with the f56 jcw. Before john cooper s death, the cooper name was licensed to bmw for the higherperformance versions of the cars, inspired by the original mini, sold as the mini. Criticisms edit when it comes to bumpy roads, though, the bmw mini and the road surface must agree to disagree, and often its not a polite conversation. Mini john cooper works goes back to the original cooper works. We have 78 mini cooper john cooper works vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 42 1owner cars, and 69 personal use cars.
A more powerful engine, bigger brakes and a few tuning tweaks later, the classic mini cooper 997 was introduced. Apr 15, 2007 if you like the bmw mini then this book is for you,lots of info on the new mini, massive cheek to call it mini 50 years,all the info on the original mini and pictures are reused articles youve seen before. The cooper car company became the first british motor racing manufacturer to win the formula one. Datadriven analysis of used cars for sale, and specifically the market for mini cooper models. Powering the mini cooper john cooper works for 20152019 is a 228 hp 2. Coopers development of the british motor corporation mini the mini cooper was adored by both rally racers and ordinary road drivers. Cooper has also worked as a speechwriter, communications planner, media relations officer, correspondence.
Nov 11, 2019 the mini john cooper works clubman and john cooper works countryman get a big power boost for 2020, with output of their shared turbocharged 2. Mini and coopers success continued throughout the 60s, and then returned in the 90s and early 00s with the very last classic minis rolling off the production line in 2001. Used mini cooper john cooper works for sale carmax. Cooper, is an american musician, singer and songwriter. The mini john cooper works clubman and john cooper works countryman get a big power boost for 2020, with output of their shared turbocharged 2. John philip dominic cooper is british author and tudor historian. John parnell bought his first mini cooper, a rare 970s, in 1968, and has never looked back. Each model is built with racinggrade tuning and upgraded parts to deliver a potent combination of precision handling and ballistic acceleration that would make john cooper proud. John newton cooper cbe 17 july 1923 24 december 2000 was a cofounder, with his. And an optional nitron suspension with separately adjustable front and back dampers. It won almost every competition imaginable including historic wins at the monte carlo rally in 1964, 1965 and 1967.
By 1964, mini cooper was a globally renowned marque. Acknowledged mini expert jon pressnell has produced an authoritative, comprehensive and lavishly illustrated history, full of neverbeforeseen testimony from those involved with the car throughout its 41 years in production. Visit john cooper s profile on the york research database to see a full list of publications. John cooper grand prix carpet bagger the story of the man and his cars.
Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 20 mini hardtop john cooper works. The original is considered a british icon of the 1960s. Used car pricing for the 20 mini hardtop john cooper works hatchback 2d. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Find the best mini cooper john cooper works for sale near you. The names cooper and cooper s echo the names used for the sportier version of the classic mini which in turn come from the involvement of john cooper and the cooper car company. For an unforgettable experience, take a hot lap with a professional behind the wheel. John cooper, 77, creator of iconic mini cooper in the 60s the. Mini cooper s john cooper works styling laser blue metallic with blackblue leather trim registered. Mini john cooper works free workshop and repair manuals.
All the engines are turbocharged, and from the lowly base model all the way to the zippy john cooper works editions, theyre fun to drive. The john cooper school was founded through the generosity of corporate and private benefactors, dedicated parents, and other supporters in the woodlands and the houston metropolitan area. John coopers fashion for motoring thrills and unquenchable thirst for victory live on in the allnew, factory build john cooper works. How the two met with some help from a mini jcw gp ii xcar duration. John landrum cooper born april 7, 1975, professionally credited as john l. This new limited edition mini hatchback delivered breathtaking performance and a unique racing feeling. John, along with his son mike cooper, served in an advisory role to bmw and rovers new mini design team. The cooper heritage is further emphasized with the john cooper works jcw range of tuning options that are available with the mini. They began by building racing cars in charles small garage in surbiton, surrey, england in 1946. As a thouron fellow, he studied for his ma at the university of pennsylvania before returning to oxford to research his doctorate on tudor royal propaganda and congruently working as a teaching fellow at lincoln college, oxford. Shortly after in 1962, when gender roles were thought to be defined, one woman chose a life of speed. John coopers groundbreaking mini cooper in 61 paved the way for the racing machines we know as mini john cooper works. Cooper was the last surviving formula one team principal from the formative. John newton cooper cbe 17 july 1923 24 december 2000 was a cofounder, with his father charles cooper, of the cooper car company.
Mini john cooper works the john cooper story dick lovett. Fighter, a history of fighter aircraft by bryan cooper, john batchelor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Join facebook to connect with john cooper and others you may know. The john cooper works family is reinvigorated by the new mini clubman john cooper works 306 hp and mini countryman john cooper works 306 hp so theres no need to compromise when it comes to performance or size. John cooper works mini jcw performance, models mini usa. The cooper car company was founded in 1946 by charles cooper and his son john cooper. At the mini driving experience, expert instructors teach the fine art of highperformance driving using mini john cooper works models. Like an ergonomic leather steering wheel with music controls and f1style paddle shifters. A pretuned mini cooper s with the john cooper works gp kit was launched in 2006. Used mini cooper john cooper works for sale with photos. See 20 mini cooper specs, features, trims levels and configurations for base coupe, base, s coupe, s, john cooper works coupe, john cooper works. And one year later, the first two new mini john cooper works models were launched. He began his academic career at merton college, oxford.
His interest in the cars led to him becoming the editor of the mini cooper registers magazine, and his 1993 book original mini cooper has become the definitive work on every detail of original factory specification. Read about the story of how mini came to be and its evolution through the decades. As for the printing, text was created by hand calligraphy, letterpress, photoengraving, lithography, or more contemporarily, computers and copiers. Miniature books are designed in conventional style, but they are also made accordionstyle, as foldouts, scrolls, or popup books. This book is typical of the essential series of marque historys and as a result is the most economical way to get a great overview and lots of details, too on these. Things are different with the 2020 mini clubman john cooper works. One of the gentlemen most intrigued by the classic mini s racing potential was the legendary f1 car builder, john cooper. Cooper, cooper s and cooper d badges have graced every version of the new mini since the brands revival but the fastest and sportiest model of all is the john cooper works. Mini s motorsport legacy lives on in the mini john cooper works models that have just hit the streets. Times have changed since the first mini cooper was built, but john coopers grandson, charlie cooper shows us that some things stay the same. He viewed these peoples as having been pushed back into less. Our mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifetime learners.
Furthermore, our mini john cooper works racing team is conquering the competition, too. Used mini cooper john cooper works for sale carstory. Dec 27, 2000 john cooper, who has died aged 77, was one of the great figures in the history of motor racing. The monte carlo rally is etched deep in the cars history, as it won thrice from 1964 1967, and frequently found itself in the winners circle at other international races as well. The launch of the new mini produced by bmw in 2001 adds perhaps not a new chapter, rather a whole new book to the mini story. The cars and their story, 19611971 and 1990 to date essential series. Charlie shows off his driving abilities at the mini challenge in the uk and. They all share the same highperformance dna and racinggrade tuning to deliver a potent combination of precision handling and acceleration. The john cooper school is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory day school. Through the 1950s and early 1960s, they reached auto racings highest levels as their rearengined, singleseat cars altered the face of formula one and the. It was 1961 when the humble little peoplemover fell into the hands of british racing legend john cooper. In 1961, racing legend john cooper unleashed the potential of the classic mini on the racing world.
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