August issue of Mini Magazine out now!

Free for all UK readers is a limited edition Mini 50 keyring with this month’s Mini Magazine. As we head towards the climax of the Mini’s 50th year we’re pulling out all the stops with some very special treats – including a competition you won’t want to miss.

As well as giving you a free Mini 50 gift this month’s issue has some great inspirational cars and article to rev you up for the big party next month.

MkIs might be precious, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be track cars, and this is exactly what John Rogers has done. After spending 18 years building it, it’s now got the look, the power and the wow factor.

Then there’s Dave Tyler, who started building his Mini when he was 15 – now he works for McClaren F1. His attention to detail has really rung true with his own Mini build and the stunning choice of colour, wheels and interior all make for an eye-catching car.

Heard that the Moke was rejected by the army? Well, in the UK that is true, but down under the Aussies ordered them in their hundreds – albeit after a few modifications. Find out how they fared only in Mini Magazine.

But the big story this month is our trip to Japan. We headed out to the Far East earlier this year to see how our Asian friends are celebrating the Mini, and we uncovered some very interesting finds. Check out the Japanese Mini scene, see how they style their cars and get some new influences for your own build – there’s plenty to choose from.

To tie in with our free limited edition keyring this month, we look at some of the other Mini-related collectibles by visiting Fiona Mannion, who is guardian of her own vast memorabilia store.

Ever fancied a supercharger? Well you could win one this month by just texting us the answer to a simple question. Yes, we’ve got a JonSpeed supercharger kit for one lucky ready, worth over £1195! And it could be yours for next to nothing. Pick up the mag for your chance to win!

Need more? How about the largest coverage of events with 16 pages of fun times out and about this summer? We’ve got the full London to Brighton report, plus the Thistle Run, Norfolk Mini Day, Bristol Mini Day, the Thong Run, local reports, Mini United plus more!!

We also meet Chris Barrie as he gets to grips with Clive King’s MkI Cooper S for a new TV programme exploring groundbreaking designs.

In Tech, we look at keeping your Mini dry with moisture traps, show you how to build a speakerboard for your tunes, explain how an uprated flywheel works, and explain more about piston rings.

You can also catch up with the team’s latest tribulations with our Minis and learn all about how British Leyland tried to kill off the Mini with the Metro.

The August issue (MM162) of Mini Magazine is on sale now at all WHSmiths stores and all other good newsagents, still for the recession-busting price of £3.99. Don’t forget your free keyring!