The perfect book for restoring a Classic Mini! The title sums up its purpose. Anatomy of the Classic Mini is the result of years of research, and documents the many variations of the same components, explaining which model and date each is for. An essential reference book for all restorers of classic Minis!

The workshop manual has a wealth of information on all the various styles of SU carburetors and fuel pumps. The manual starts out with an easy to follow and very explanative summary of the basics of the SU carburetor design and functionality. The manual is well organized into sections covering the basic families of SU carbs and fuel pumps.

With a car a few years older than myself, we are both realizing that we are not quite as young as we once were and are requiring a little more maintenance to run down the highway with the younger, sleeker models. I got into owning an older vehicle knowing full well that the two of us would have our...

With the heat of the summer fading into a memory we are looking forward to the cool and crisp weather and color change of Fall. But, is your car ready for the cooler weather and season change? NOW is the perfect time to make sure your New MINI and Classic Mini is ready with these Fall Car Care Tips.

Mini Mania is the online home for all your Classic Mini (1959-2000) needs including must-have Car Care products and Tools including Windscreen trim fitting tool, su carburetor tool kit, Mini cooper valve spring tool, Mini suspension tool, flywheel locking tool, uni syn cab sync tool.

All drivers should know how important it is to change their oil during winter. And it should be changed more often.

Mini Mania is here to give you the best tips winter preparation tips for your Classic Mini Cooper. Whether you plan on driving or putting it into storage.

Classic Mini weatherizing suggestions. Cold, wet weather is right around the corner. Now is a great time to prepare for fog, rain & snow by weatherproofing your classic Mini.

As much of our Northern Hemisphere thaws out after an epic winter, our longer days have us looking forward to getting the classic cars out of the garage. To protect our investment and enhance our enjoyment of classic Minis, there are some maintenance items that...

Here at MiniMania we take pride in offering the very best part options for your beloved Classic Mini, New MINI, Spridget and Morris Minor. But where do all our parts come from? We understand that it can get a little confusing at times with all the different options out there from:

Understanding the Austin & Morris Mini Cooper is often accomplished with a series of questions and answers- from the experts at MiniMania.com

The Mini FAQ is a list of frequently asked questions (plus answers) about maintenance and mechanical work on Minis and Mini Coopers. The answers are mostly derived from the archives of the Mini-List mailing list and are the work of contributors to the list, edited for presentation in the FAQ.

Think you know a lot of about the Holiday Season? Take this FUN Holiday Quiz and find out!

Think you know a lot about the Classic Mini and New MINI? Take this FUN quiz and find out! Hope you studied!!

We asked and you answered. Are you interested in learning more about EV conversions for your conventional car? Looks like there is still some discussion to be had on this issue. Stay tuned!!

We asked...and YOU answered!! We wanted to know what interesting things you have seen attached to a pit-stop bathroom key. Your answers surprised, shocked and entertained us this week.

Pit-stops are an important road trip essential, and those bathroom keys can be a little interesting. We know you LOVE your road-trips, and no doubt have come across some interesting things out on the road.

We asked if you have visited these "off-the-beaten-path" road trip attractions... and you answered!! According to car enthusiasts just like YOU, looks like these attractions are still awaiting your visit...so get motoring!!

Road Trips to popular tourist attractions and beautiful locations are fun and almost always worth the drive. But what about some of the "off-the-beaten-path" road-trip attractions... they can be worth the drive too!

There are a lot of amazing places in the Great Outdoors to see on your next road trip. We have researched some of the top outdoor road trip destinations and asked you for your opinion on must-see road trip destinations. THE RESULTS ARE IN...and we have a three-way tie!!

There are a lot of amazing places in the Great Outdoors to see on your next road trip. We have researched some of the top outdoor road trip destinations and are curious... How would you rank these outdoor road trip destinations on your must-see list? Take the FUN survey and let us know.

We know you LOVE your car... Where do you LOVE to go in your car? Take this FUN survey and let us know... what are your TOP 3 summer road trip destinations?

TOP SELLING CAR PART CATEGORIES...for your Spridget Want to know what your fellow classic car enthusiasts are looking for? Below you will find the four of our TOP SELLING categories of classic car parts.

TOP SELLING CAR PART CATEGORIES...for your Morris Want to know what your fellow classic car enthusiasts are looking for? Below you will find the four of our TOP SELLING categories of classic car parts.

TOP SELLING CAR PART CATEGORIES...for your classic Mini Want to know what your fellow classic car enthusiasts are looking for?  Below you will find the four of our TOP SELLING categories of classic car parts.

We've all seen the value of early Classic Minis skyrocket over recent years, making it quite justifiable to make some mechanical upgrades .

Need tools for working on your Classic Mini? We have the right tools for your job here at Mini Mania. Compression tools, brake tools, flywheel tools, carburetor tools and more.

You can save big with Classic Mini part kits. Here are just a handful of our many money saving kit options.

Upgrades for the Mini Cooper MPI/TBI modelsThis is the 3rd installment in a series of articles that are intended to provide some insight and direction to new owners of the late model range of Classic Mini Cooper. (Part One & Two can be found here) The term MPI and/or TBI is often used to identify the range of cars produced by the Rover factory in 1996 and continued unto the end of the production of the Mini Cooper. The best way to identify one of these models is that all production (except those produced for Japan) had front mounted radiators and no distributor.

Looking to make some DIY performance upgrades to your Classic Mini? These are some of the most popular performance upgrades available for the DIY car owner. The experts at Mini Mania have given each DIY project a rating on ease of completion; 1 being easy and 5 being difficult, to help you prioritize your DIY projects.

When it comes to the classic Mini, there is a lot of misinformation out there. Fortunately there are some experts like our Don Racine who are able to help clarify some of the top tech concerns about caring for your Classic Mini including oil, cooling systems, electrical, brakes and more!

How to Tie Your Mini Down to a Trailer When you push, pull or drive the mini onto the trailer, step on the brake pedal and firmly apply the parking brake. On some minis, especially project cars that have been sitting for years, both actions may have no appreciable effect. Placing the tran...

NPT stands for National Pipe Taper, and is the most common U.S. standard for pipe fittings. NPT fittings are measured on the internal diameter of the fitting.

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The Innocenti Mini Cooper was produced from 1965 thru 1975. Understanding the makes and models from the various years is the objective of this article.

Identify your Mini by the Boot Latch will get you very close to the year your Mini was probably produced.

Mini Time Line Part 1 – The Early Years, Through 1962 Last Updated August 13, 2012. Information added and corrections made.

Mini Time Line Part 2 – 1963 Through 1967 Last Updated August 13, 2012. Information added and corrections made.

Mini Time Line Part 3 – 1968 Through 1976 Last Updated August 13, 2012. Information added and corrections made.

Mini Time Line Part 4 – 1977 Through 1988 Last Updated August 13, 2012. Information added and corrections made.

Mini Time Line Part 5 – 1989 Through 2002 Last Updated August 13, 2012. Information added and corrections made.

Mini Time Line Part 6 – 2003 On Last Updated August 22, 2012. Information added.

A Heritage Certificate is a certified copy of the entry against the chassis number in the authentic factory ledgers.Discover the original numbers and colour scheme, dates of build and despatch, and where available, the details of factory fitted equipment.