Austin Mini Takes On Peking To Paris Motor Challenge
This year’s Peking to Paris Motor Challenge, billed as the world’s toughest endurance rally for classic and vintage cars, will feature a Mini for the first time in the event’s history. The 1972 Austin Mini 1000 has been entered as a last minute replacement for Car 34 after Paul and Chris Hartfield’s pre-war Packard wasn’t ready […]
Sunday the 1St May saw the South Wales Automoblie Club Ltd, P.A.R.C Garage Dixies Historic Challenge take place on the Military Ranges in the Brecon Beacons just outside Sennybridge.
Continue reading …New show on offer for those that love iconic Minis & Metros
April 21, 2016 Comments Off on New show on offer for those that love iconic Minis & Metros
The British Motor Museum is to host a brand new show for those that love Mini, Metro and MINI’s (BMW). The National Metro & Mini Show, which will appeal to enthusiasts of these iconic cars, will take place on Sunday 5 June from 10am – 4pm.
Continue reading …Time warp 1968 Austin Mini Van for auction
March 11, 2015 Comments Off on Time warp 1968 Austin Mini Van for auction
Virtually unused for 47 years, a ‘time warp’ 1968 Austin Mini Van is set to be auctioned at Silverstone Auctions’ Practical Classics Restoration Show Sale on March 28th, at the NEC, Birmingham.
Continue reading …Mini Cooper S seeks second owner in 44 years
April 15, 2014 Comments Off on Mini Cooper S seeks second owner in 44 years
A 44-year friendship will come to an end later this month, when a one-owner from new 1970 1275cc Mini Cooper S goes under the hammer at Barons, Sandown Park on Tuesday, April 29th.
Continue reading …Owners and fans invited to inaugural Oulton Park Mini Festival this July
February 19, 2014 Comments Off on Owners and fans invited to inaugural Oulton Park Mini Festival this July
The owners’ displays will bring together special and unique Minis and MINIs from all over the country
Continue reading …New Products For Race And Road From British Motor Heritage
August 22, 2013 Comments Off on New Products For Race And Road From British Motor Heritage
Having had trouble sourcing one for the BMH MGB racer, the company has also commissioned a run of 4.1:1 differentials
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Fun on four wheels doesn’t need to cost the earth and cheap fun is what the original classic Mini was all about.
Continue reading …Ex-Chris Evans Mini for auction at CarFest
July 22, 2013 Comments Off on Ex-Chris Evans Mini for auction at CarFest
A Mini once owned by radio DJ and TV presenter Chris Evans is aiming to raise pots of money for BBC Children in Need when it is auctioned at CarFest by Silverstone Auctions.
Continue reading …TV chef James Martin wins prestigious motor race at Brands Hatch
June 24, 2013 Comments Off on TV chef James Martin wins prestigious motor race at Brands Hatch
Celebrity chef James Martin took his first ever race win at Brands Hatch on Sunday, at the Kent circuit’s annual Mini Festival.
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