Well over half a century after it first appeared in 1948, the Morris Minor has become a much-loved classic car. It is as popular now as when in production. During the Second World War, when Alec Issigonis and his team began to design a prototype small car for the post-war era, few could have foreseen that it would become the first British car to sell a million or that the revolutionary design features would stand the test of time so well. This book traces the evolution of the Minor through the different phases of its development to its demise in the 1970s.

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Octane, May 2008 UK magazine Circulation: unknown The great attraction of this very well-illustrated hardback, written by a Minor expert, is that the text plays second fiddle to hundreds of enchanting period ads and brochure shots, including rarities from overseas markets such as India. Vans, pick-ups and Travellers are given lots of coverage, too. It's colorful and good value. The Caravan Club Magazine, May 2008 UK publication Circulation: unknown I have a bit of a soft spot for the Morris Minor. Well, it was the car in which I surrendered my driving virginity - a memorable moment for a fresh-from-school apprentice mechanic. Also, my mechanicking teeth were cut on the cheerful little Morris, among others, and it's been a dear friend ever since. So I'm delighted to see such a colorful, lively and nicely-presented book to celebrate its 60th. The author is an acknowledged Minor authority who puts detail and insight into the text. I thought I knew a bit about Minors, yet there's much, for me to learn here. But it's no dry old marque history - among the period advertising material, photos and drawings lurk anecdotes and 'inside' stories about this most successful British car: the first to pass a million examples. Alec Issigonis designed it and many more mature members will remember it and possibly, at one time, have towed with it. I know someone who still does. My only criticism is that the print is a bit small. Or is it that I'm not too far off the age of the Minor? Happy 60th, Moggy!