MINI IN THE PARK 2019 COUNTDOWN
Matt Bell on 12th August 2019
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MINIS ON THE ROAD TO IMM
Matt Bell on 8th August 2019
The International Mini Meeting returns to England for the first time in five years on August 8-11, with representatives from a whopping 46 countries travelling to Washingpool Farm near Bristol for a mammoth celebration that will coincide with Mini’s 60th birthday.
TEWKESBURY CLASSIC VEHICLE FESTIVAL
Matt Bell on 1st August 2019
Over 1000 classic cars of all shapes and sizes are expected as The Rotary Club of Tewkesbury stages its ninth Classic Vehicle Festival at Tewkesbury School playing fields on August 18.
MINI PLANT DOUBLE CELEBRATIONS
Matt Bell on 9th July 2019
The MINI Plant in Oxford played host to a double celebration on June 19, as tributes were not only paid to the Mini’s 60th anniversary, but also 50 years since The Italian Job film premiered in London in June 1969.
1962 MINI MK1 – CLASSIC OWNERS VIDEO
Matt Bell on 4th July 2019
When David bought his 1962 Mini Mk1 as his first car, he had visions of modifying it. Almost 50 years later, he's finally built his dream car.
WHIZZO’S COLLECTION HEADS TO AUCTION
Matt Bell on 3rd July 2019
A collection of vehicles owned by the late Barrie 'Whizzo' Williams has been entered into the Silverstone Classic sale, hosted by Silverstone Auctions later this month.
MARKET TRENDS – PEOPLE’S CARS
Matt Bell on 2nd July 2019
In this Market Trends we look at three of the people’s cars; the Ford Model T, VW Beetle and the Mini…
FIRST MINI RETURNS HOME, 60 YEARS ON
Matt Bell on 2nd July 2019
The very first production Mini, 621 AOK, was returned to its Cowley birthplace for MINI Plant Oxford’s Drive in Day event on June 14.
TV STAR’S 1959 AUSTIN SEVEN FOR SALE
Matt Bell on 1st July 2019
Fancy getting your hands on a 1959 Mini as it reaches its 60th anniversary? Well now you can own one of the best in the world, as TV star and motoring journalist Quentin Willson has put his December 1959 Austin Seven DeLuxe, 900FRL, up for sale.
MINIS STAR ON SOUTH COAST
Matt Bell on 3rd June 2019
With tickets sold out in a little over nine hours, the annual London to Brighton Mini Run continues to be a must-attend event for Mini fans from all over Europe. An impressive 2150 official entrants and many more unofficial ones headed to the South Coast for the culmination of London and Surrey Mini Owners Club’s annual flagship event on May 19.
WHAT’S IN A NAME: MINI
Matt Bell on 6th March 2019
It's 50 years since Mini went from being a universal nickname to a marque in its own right – one which is still going strong today. That's the when – here's the why and how…
MINI IN THE PARK 2018 REPORT
Glenn Rowswell on 16th August 2018
Despite the looming grey skies, Mini fans travelled from all across the UK and beyond to join their fellow enthusiasts at Santa Pod Raceway for the 22nd annual Mini in the Park...
WHO OWNS WHAT CAR BRAND?
Glenn Rowswell on 21st February 2018
Many of the marques that were once British-owned are now in the hands of foreign companies, including a plethora of dormant brands. It can all get rather confusing... so which marques are currently owned by which manufacturers?
ROAD TEST – MINI 1275 GT CLUBMAN
Glenn Rowswell on 30th August 2017
The term iconic is used nowadays to describe a whole plethora of cars, some of which arguably haven’t quite earned that status. But the Mini, without question, thoroughly deserves the accolade.