If there ever was a vision for success, it was the John Cooper brainchild-take an ordinary Mini with its shoe-box size and shape, its exaggerated roadholding and steering, and its already apparent popularity, and make it go faster. This is a strong, detailed development story of that famous, lovable roller-skate, the Mini Cooper. Included are contemporary, nostalgic anecdotes and a mass of interesting photographs, some specially shot in color, to pay tribute to that extrovert of extrovert Minis.About the AuthorJeremy Walton is a well known British journalist who as a school boy visited an Austin showroom to see the first Mini in 1959. Hugely experienced in the field he has authored many books on Ford, BMW, and the iconic Mini. He lives in Soberton, Hampshire, England.
CV-Jeremy David Walton, July 4 1946-2010
Freelance writer and author, Writer's Digest "Honorable Mention' in 2007 USA competition contested by 15,000 entries. Previous winner of non-fiction writing awards in the USA, 1998-1999-2000.
Following garage employment and a mercifully short spell washing cows' bottoms, former NUJ-Trained sub editor Walton created a freelance automotive consultancy and writing business in 1978. Contributed to national newspapers, consumer magazines and has had 35 non-fiction books commercially published [see www.jwarthog.com or enter Jeremy Walton on Amazon].
Loyal audience built in USA with 1996-2010 motoring columns and features. Co-wrote two UK sport-business titles with Palgrave Macmillan, the last published in 2001.
Completed a contracted Gerry Marshall biography for April 2010 publication and compiled an autobiography published March 2009.
Has also competed in motorsports UK and overseas with some national success, completed high profile economy run UK 2009 for Ford in a Focus RS.
