The first Mini Cooper was delivered in 1961. They
dominated racing and rallying throughout the 1960s, winning many
championships and consecutive Monte Carlo Rallies from 1964 to 1967,
although 1966 was disputed. In 1966, they came in 1st, 2nd and 3rd,
but the French officials would not believe it. The 'Frogs' pulled
a fast one and disqualified them.