Publisher's Synopsis
Extensively illustrated, and featuring input from the people involved throughout the design and production processes.
The MINI story - brief biography of Alec Issigonis and other personalities involved in designing and producing the original Austin/BMC Mini. Brief history of MINI through BMW ownership. Details of models produced since 2001.
Designing a MINI - the design process, development, tools used, the designers, the evolution of MINI design and the various models in the range.
Building a MINI - follows the build story of a car progressing through the factory, with detailed, illustrated explanations of each step and each workstation in the plant. Body in white, painting, assembly, testing, quality control and final release and transport to the owner.
MINI people - profiles of the people involved in the design and production process, providing an insight into the various roles at Plant Oxford.
The MINI factory - the history of Plant Oxford, and details of its current layout and facilities.
The future - a look at future developments for the MINI, and the production process.
Appendices - MINI model history, specifications and facts and figures.
