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[InnoCooperExport]

fascinating tale. I thoroughly enjoyed reading that! Thanks for the upload. 

[Spider]

I thought I's 'just' read part 1 and string it all out over a few evenings, but once started - WOW - that was a really epic adventure for sure. I 'doff my hat to those guys.

 

Seems there was some movie footage taken on-route for the BBC. Does anyone know if that's available on DVD or the like?

[alex-95]

I think I saw these on Facebook the other day, I think they were in USA. can't find it now though.

[mab01uk]

I thought I's 'just' read part 1 and string it all out over a few evenings, but once started - WOW - that was a really epic adventure for sure. I 'doff my hat to those guys.

 

Seems there was some movie footage taken on-route for the BBC. Does anyone know if that's available on DVD or the like?

 

Yes the BBC ran it as a series of filmed TV reports on their 'Nationwide' daily news programme at the time (1980/81) and as it involved Minis I signed up for the regular newsletters to be sent to me by mail (no internet then!). I would expect the film/tv footage is stored in the BBC archives but sadly I am not aware of it being available for anyone to view since the original broadcasts?

The expedition leader Tony Clarke was also planning to put together a video after he returned (see his 1981 letter to me below) but not sure if he ever did. If anyone knows of him or if he is still around it would be worth asking him, last known address in Cornwall below if any TMF members live nearby or can find out?

 

Edited by mab01uk, 18 June 2017 - 01:40 PM.

[swift33]

Great thank you

I've emailed them but the email address isn't responding (returns as no longer exist). Hopefully their phone number works.

[mab01uk]

Great thank you

I've emailed them but the email address isn't responding (returns as no longer exist). Hopefully their phone number works.

 

Another phone number here and a 'live' 7th June 2017advert for a BMW 325 with advertiser email contact......but the Lotus Racing website link no longer works:-

https://www.carandcl....uk/car/C879005

 

Lotus Racing
Bolton Lancs

tel: 01204 361150     07971 845395
web:  http://www.lotusracing.co.uk

 

Let us all know if you find out where the Minis went.......

Edited by mab01uk, 18 June 2017 - 06:34 PM.

[Spider]

Many thanks mab01uk for all that. I'll see what digging about from my end may show up, but don't hold your breath! 

 

And mab01uk, sincere thanks for all these gems you post up here, I love every one of them.

[swift33]

Thank you mab01uk! I will give them a call tomorrow. Will let you all know what's what with them.

Any further information would be very welcoming

Sean

[mab01uk]

Transworld Minis on show at the London Classic Car Show today.......does anyone know who the current owner of the two Transworld Minis is or their recent restoration story?

 

 

London Classic Car Show - 14-17 Feb 2019:-

https://www.thelondo...he-italian-job/

[mab01uk]

New article below includes an update on the 'Jack & Jill' Minis restoration.

60,000 miles around the world in Minis:-
https://www.classica...OJTefoa2yt8SiVE

Edited by mab01uk, 05 May 2021 - 05:49 PM.

[Maccmike8]

Fantastic story. Thanks for sharing.

[johnR]

Great story - great Minis.

[mab01uk]

Goodwood Festival of Speed / A pair of 1979 Mini 'Around the World' Saloons Registration no. COJ 756V & COJ 757V.
• Circumnavigated the world in 1980/1981, covering 60,000 miles
• Expedition in aid of the 'Stop Polio' charity
• Consecutive registration and chassis numbers
• Present ownership since 2017
• Professionally restored between 2017 and 2019
• Sold as a pair
£40,000 - £45,000
https://www.bonhams....55916-see-text/