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Master the art of historic motorsport with this definitive guide to preparing a pre-1966 racing Mini. Whether you are a novice builder or a seasoned competitor, this book provides the essential roadmap for constructing a vehicle to the prestigious FIA Appendix K standard—unlocking entry to the world’s most elite national and international historic events.

Product Specs

• Subject: Austin/Morris Mini (Pre-1966)
• Focus: FIA Appendix K Historic Regulations
• Format: Comprehensive Technical Guide
• Coverage: Regulations, Safety, Engineering, and Racecraft

Why Choose This Book?

• Global Competition Standard: Focuses specifically on Appendix K preparation, ensuring your car is eligible for the widest possible range of historic grids.
• Complete Technical Blueprint: Covers every mechanical facet, from sourcing the right donor shell to the intricacies of race-spec engines and transmissions.
• Expert Setup Advice: Goes beyond the build with dedicated sections on chassis tuning, testing procedures, and tactical race preparation.
• Safety First: Provides detailed breakdowns of modern safety requirements within the context of a historic racing interior.
• In-Depth Scope: Includes bodywork preparation, electrical systems, and ancillaries tailored for the rigours of the track

What's Inside?

• Regulations & Safety: Navigating the rulebook for historic compliance.
• Sourcing: How to find and identify a suitable competition candidate.
• Full Build Specs: Technical preparation of the body, engine, and drivetrain.
• Track Tuning: Setting up the suspension and testing for peak performance.
• Racing: Insights into taking the car from the workshop to the podium

Key Point: The essential reference for anyone aiming to race on the world’s most famous historic grids.

Ever since its launch in 1959 the original Mini has been a stalwart of the motor racing scene. Even today, there is a bewildering array of formulae that it can compete in. This book explains how to prepare a historic mini to the original pre-1966 Appendix K standard, which provides the racer with the largest choice of national and international events to compete in.

The contents include:

• Regulations and safety
• Sourcing a suitable car
• Every aspect of preparation including, body, engine, transmission, electrics and ancillaries
• Setting up and race preparation
• Testing and racing