Mini - The Complete Story

Mini - The Complete Story


Director: Stoian Doukov
Studio: Duke
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Description
An action-packed story of the small car with the big personality! Ever since it was introduced in 1959, the Mini has captured the hearts of small-car lovers worldwide. Many different versions have been launched over the years, yet the basic desogn has changed very little from the original concept created by Sir Alec Issigonis. It has become a motoring icon, a fashion icon and a winner on the racetracks of the world. Now you can fully explore the unique appeal and genuine fun that the Mini inspires. Special features include: In-Car Mini Experiences, the driver's eye-view with racing champion Bill Sollis, leading rally driver Terry Colley and top stunt driver Russ Swift at Silverstone, Combury Park, Sherwood Forrest and the Isle of Man! Mini 40th Birthday Celebrations, footage of the official celebrations at the Motor Heritage Center in Gaydon and at Silverstone. There's also action and static close-ups of the new Mini Cooper and Mini One, along with graphic overlays showing the specifications of each car. Plus a photo gallery with pictures from the original Mini launch to the concept cars and the new Mini Cooper, a stunning selection of images and photos of the Mini through the years.
Mini - The Complete Story
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • OK, but a little dated
  • Okay for one viewing
  • Let's be blatant
Mini - The Complete Story
Director: Stoian Doukov
Manufacturer: Duke
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0000687EM
Release Date: 2002-06-11

Description

An action-packed story of the small car with the big personality! Ever since it was introduced in 1959, the Mini has captured the hearts of small-car lovers worldwide. Many different versions have been launched over the years, yet the basic desogn has changed very little from the original concept created by Sir Alec Issigonis. It has become a motoring icon, a fashion icon and a winner on the racetracks of the world. Now you can fully explore the unique appeal and genuine fun that the Mini inspires. Special features include: In-Car Mini Experiences, the driver's eye-view with racing champion Bill Sollis, leading rally driver Terry Colley and top stunt driver Russ Swift at Silverstone, Combury Park, Sherwood Forrest and the Isle of Man! Mini 40th Birthday Celebrations, footage of the official celebrations at the Motor Heritage Center in Gaydon and at Silverstone. There's also action and static close-ups of the new Mini Cooper and Mini One, along with graphic overlays showing the specifications of each car. Plus a photo gallery with pictures from the original Mini launch to the concept cars and the new Mini Cooper, a stunning selection of images and photos of the Mini through the years.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars OK, but a little dated.......2007-01-06

Made right after the new Minis began coming off the assembly line, it does have some interesting background info on the history of the Mini, but spends a lot of time on Mini "reunions." We were more interested in the new model, which is writing its own history.

2 out of 5 stars Okay for one viewing.......2004-01-05

I got this as a Christmas gift for a friend who's been interested in Mini Coopers ever since the original model came out. Mistake. There is information about the origins of the car. Portions show like stock footage from an AutoWeek show. Some shots are repeated in different portions of the DVD. Lots of time devoted to scan shots of different meets, especially the 40th Anniversary. "Stunning selection of images and photos" doesn't seem accurate. All things considered, the price is too steep for what's offerred.

4 out of 5 stars Let's be blatant.......2003-12-09

You know there's something up when this DVD is being featured along with the one for The Italian Job re-make. Let's see, which extended commercial for Minis is more entertaining? The one that is blatantly a commercial or the one that treads on movie ground we've seen before in a slick marketing ploy to move Minis?

Well, I gave the other one three stars!

(wasn't that evil guy in Austin Powers called "mini: something or other?" Is there a connection there, as well?)

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