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[Old Drag Racer]

Hi Everyone,
My names Jon and I run a nostalgia drag racing website and forum.
Over time I have built up a large collection of pictures as you can imagine and for a long time have had in my possession a number
of pictures of Mini's and thought it was about time I posted them on a forum for you all to enjoy.
I have no idea where or when they were taken but would be interested in a little information if anyone has some, they come to me in a batch with drag racing pictures from 1978-79 ish
I have around 60 in all and will post them up in batches, here's a few to get going.

[olds_kool_lews]

just did a tax check on the pick up and the saloon in the 1st picture....

The enquiry is complete

The vehicle details for SVD 252R are:

Date of Liability 01 09 2010
Date of First Registration 21 02 1977
Year of Manufacture 1968
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1750CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status SORN Not Due
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval
The vehicle details for LMV 860C are:

Date of Liability 01 10 1987
Date of First Registration 15 02 1965
Year of Manufacture Not Available
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 848CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour BLACK
Vehicle Type Approval




nice pictures though! gives us a look into the mini scene from years ago! not much has changed! lol

Edited by olds_kool_lews, 15 July 2010 - 04:41 PM.

[Boycie]

Period pictures are great

Keep them coming!! I just wish I could contribute- my parents had Minis in the 60s/70s but I've yet to see a picture

[danie garry]

great pictures, thanks for sharing them

[jrls80]

Some pretty cool pictures, thanks

[Old Drag Racer]

If they don't all fall in to your true description of the Mini I do apologise

[surfblue63]

Customising (that's what we used to call it) in the '70's was such a laugh. People would try anything to get noticed. Can wait for the next installment.

PS I think the owner of 526 SYB is currently restoring it to its former glory. If anyone saw the flip bodied blue Mini at IMM or Mini United there were some pictures of the car on display.

Edited by surfblue63, 15 July 2010 - 05:13 PM.

[Ryan Hunt]

I want those side exhausts!!

[MiniJosh92]

Some great old pictures there, keep them coming please

[ap0llo_*]

Really enjoyable looking at these golden oldies. More More More!

[mininuts]

SNAP!!!!
An old press photo I've got of the 'pickup'. Good to see it still survives.

Great piccies by the way, thanks for posting them

[mab01uk]

Hi Everyone,
My names Jon and I run a nostalgia drag racing website and forum.
Over time I have built up a large collection of pictures as you can imagine and for a long time have had in my possession a number
of pictures of Mini's and thought it was about time I posted them on a forum for you all to enjoy.
I have no idea where or when they were taken but would be interested in a little information if anyone has some, they come to me in a batch with drag racing pictures from 1978-79 ish
I have around 60 in all and will post them up in batches, here's a few to get going.

Interesting photos ...............1979 was the 20th anniversary year of the Mini and was also when the Mini show scene really got started with the official Mini Extravganza at Donnington (27th August 1979) and small shows by the newly formed National Mini Owners Club (founded by Chris Cheal) and the Mini Cooper Club (founded by Ray Holman). The MOC first show was in a field at Twycross Zoo in '79 (from memory looks a possible location for these photos?) and the MCC first show was at Beaulieu. I was at Twycross and even won a trophy in the modified Mini class much to my surprise.....................a good Mini show turnout then was about 50-100 Mini's maximum and no trade stands!!

[Old Drag Racer]

Thanks for the information.
Looking at some of the negatives still to scan it looks like there could be some taken at Donninton.

Some more starting with some wild 1970's style customising.

Edited by Old Drag Racer, 15 July 2010 - 06:27 PM.

[jayare]

They're some great old photos - keep 'em coming!

JR

[mab01uk]

If you look closely, practically all the Mini's have the same sticker in their windscreens. This is the logo for the 1979 Mini Extravaganza..........the first Mini Birthday party organised by what was then Austin-Morris at Donnington Park, August 27th 1979. I have the Souvenir programme (cost 25p) that I bought on the day in front of me now with the exact same logo on the cover. (I will scan and post up later). Your photos look like early in the day as people were setting up as it was very busy later and attracted record crowds.................I have some video of the day which I will have to transfer to digital and upload. Thanks for posting, brings back some great memories!