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For those interested in the Mini Cooper, old or new, this Ultimate History of the Mini Cooper tells how a small car became so popular it joined the giants of our automobile history. This DVD shows never seen before footage and archive material recording the rise … and rise of one of Britain's best loved and most successful cars. From the Mark 1 Mini right through to the last version. See just how adaptable this small car reall is from the modest tuning to a 4 x 4 version with gigantic balloon tyres.

The archive clips have incredible historical footage of the Mini's historical designer Alec Issigonis and his loyal team during the development of the Mini , see the press launch of the very first Mini!.

The swinging sixties saw a major rise the Mini drivers and action footage includes an early Mini cruising through London during those swinging 60s, plus footage of the last Mini to leave the production line at the end of the 20th century.

Mini racing fans will delight at the footage showing the racing Minis including Monte Carlo action with the famous Paddy Hopkirk and fantastic exclusive demonstrations by legendary driver Richard Longman of his '77 and '78 championship winning car. During the DVD is an extended interview with the Mini's suspension designer, Dr Alex Moulton, and one of the last surviving members of the small dedicated team that created the Mini, listen to interviews with Mini fans during the 2003 London to Brighton Mini run.

Whilst we say goodbye to the production of those traditional famous minis, we look into the new BMW Mini that appears to have created a yet a new generation of enthusiasts. It is a fantastic story of the small car whose legend is set to live on well into the 21st century.

The DVD is Region 2, Rated E in 4:3 Screen Ration