Sad to hear that Robert Young of the 'Mini Cooper Register' has passed away.
Robert was a very dedicated Chairman of the MCR for 14 years and prior to that was on the committee as Public Relations for 3 years, as well as being the 'Ex-Works and Competition Car Registrar'. Along with that loyal long service to the MCR, Robert will always be remembered for his definitive reference book 'The Works Minis in Detail' the result of many years of research by him and an essential read for any Mini enthusiast.
RIP Robert.
"Robert Young's book covers each one of the 77 cars which, in their distinctive red and white paintwork, were a force be reckoned with wherever they competed. Build details of every car are provided, drawn from factory build sheets, with information also on when cars were reshelled and identities swapped. The details of the events entered and the drivers are the result of analysing hundreds of contemporary race and rally reports.
The result is the most in-depth study of the works Minis ever published, made possible by years of research by Robert Young, a lifelong Mini enthusiast. As the Mini Cooper Register’s Ex-works Registrar, Club Chairman and for many years archivist, he was well placed to write with authority. A proud owner himself, he had intimate knowledge of the little red cars."
https://www.herridge...minis-in-detail
