1964 - MINI Coopers at Monte CarloThe Coopers' fortunes in Formula racing enjoyed in previous years subsequently began to changes. The company, so long appreciated for the practicality and intelligent construction of its cars, had to give way to more sophisticated technology from Lola and most notable Lotus, BRM and Ferrari. However, the Mini Cooper, originally inspired by John, continued to dominate in racing and rallying throughout the 1960s, winning many championships and consecutive Monte Carlo Rallies from 1964 to 1967 - even though 1966 was disputed, the Mini was always considered the moral winner that year.
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1965 - MINI Cooper Works Team Wins at Circuit Racing John (Smokey) Rhodes joined Coopers and became a legend with his unique tyre sliding, sideways driving style hence the nickname 'Smokey'. Mini Coopers would win the British Saloon Car Championship.
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1985 - Continuing the Marque Later in the 1980s, to satisfy an ever-increasing demand for the Cooper marque, John Cooper Garages focused its efforts on the production of Cooper engine-tuning kits and performance parts for the Mini Cooper. In fact, such was the unexpected popularity of these kits (which bettered the performance of the old Cooper) that Rover Group asked if we could start retailing kits for the home market. Rover even decided to produce cars with the classic white roof and minilite-style wheels.
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1990 - The Return of the MINI CooperRover Group then began to wonder how the success of popularity of the engine-tuning kits and performance parts could be turned into even greater commercial advantage. Cooper's answer was to recommend reintroduction of the Mini Cooper as a production car after an absence of 19 years - a recommendation that was heartily embraced by Rover and the legend was reborn.
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1994 - Limited Editions from John Cooper
John Cooper Garages went on to produce a series of special limited edition Cooper S cars, notable the Grand Prix, Sport 5, Cooper S Touring and the 90bhp S Works. The popularity and demand for this classic car remained undiminished. The company continued to tune classic Minis and to sell to many markets around the world. In addition, it produced bespoke specials for its most enthusiastic customers, whilst continuing to offer its expert engine tuning service for its conversion kits.
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1999 - The Birth of a New Era
During the mid-to-late 1990s, John Cooper Garages was invited to contribute its expertise to BMW Group's new MINI project, which would ultimately replace the classic car. The company formed a team that would commence work on the design and production of engine and chassis enhancement kits for the new MINI Cooper. John was delighted when his son Michael was asked to put the new prototype MINI Cooper through its paces.
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2000 - A New Premesis
John's passing in 2000 may have signalled the end of an era, but his boundless talent, energy and enthusiasm meant that he presided over the birth of a new one. With the advent of the John Cooper Works in a newly converted premises an exciting, new car adventure about to begin...
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2000 - The Return of the Works Car
Coopers launch approved tuning kits for the new MINI Cooper from John Cooper Works. Mike Cooper's plans to get the Cooper name back into racing become a reality when the John Cooper Challenge is introduced in the UK. A multi discipline race series designed to give drivers everyday road use and racing at the weekends from the same vehicle. The series is instantly sold out.
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2003 - Fully Approved Tuning for the New MINIMINI gave John Cooper Works full approval to produce tuning kits for the MINI Cooper and Cooper S.
The John Cooper Works Tuning Kits are available from John Cooper Works and MINI dealerships worldwide. Coopers enter the Nürburgring 24 hour race with the first 'Works' entry since 1967. | 
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2005 - JCC Becomes MINI Challenge
| The John Cooper Challenge enters its first year as the MINI Challenge and as core member of Dunlop's Great & British Motorsport Festivals. | 
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