Our
interest lies right from the very first Mini Cooper in
1961 through to its 1990 rebirth, and until it ceased
production in the year 2000. The New MINI Cooper,
launched in 2000, is considered by the Register as
important as any of the preceding models. As it is not
necessary to own a Mini Cooper to join the club, there
are many non Cooper owners in our membership. Since the
register was formed in 1986 our membership has continued
to grow, with membership currently with over 1800
members throughout the world.
We were
proud to have John Cooper as our Honorary President
until his death in 2000. He was as enthusiastic as ever
about the Mini Cooper and took an active interest in the
register. His son, Michael is now our Honorary
President. We are also pleased to have as Honorary
Members several well known personalities who were
associated with the Mini Cooper during its halcyon days
of the 1960's. These include Rauno Aaltonen, John
Rhodes, Paddy Hopkirk, Paul Easter, Stuart Turner, Sir
John Whitmore, Lady Watson (Christabel Carlisle), Barrie
"Whizzo" Williams and Mike Wood.
Our
monthly magazine is of a high standard and has won
several awards for it's quality.
The
Mini Cooper Register is recognised by the Motor Sports
Association, the governing body of Motor Sport within
the United Kingdom which allows the club to run Motor
Sport events. The club is affiliated to a number of
Regional Associations which widen the variety of events
members can participate in. |
