A fleet of classic Mini cars will arrive in Oxford on September 18 for the launch of the Mini Performance Manual.

Oxfordshire author Tim Munday, who writes for Mini user magazines, will be at Blackwell's bookshop in Broad Street to sign copies of his manual.

Between 10 and 15 Minis will be parked outside the shop from 6.30pm.The book covers the history and popularity of the classic Mini over the past 40 years.

It also offers advice on buying parts and includes information about the bodywork and interior with illustrations.