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[mab01uk]

"Special Tuning workshop Abingdon early 1970's, ST 1275GT demonstrator SOH 956H, 4WD Clubman, Mk 2 S customer car, 1300GT ADO16, two and four door Marinas, what looks like an ex World Cup Triumph 2.5 PI and a ADO17 Landcrab."
Photo: Adrian Goodenough
Sporting Minis:-
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[mab01uk]

Silverstone 1999 - Mini 40

 

[mini-mad-mark]

I was there. I was cutting around the back of some buildings (no idea why now) and I saw John Cooper come out of one of them. I might have spoken to him but he was with several other people so I didn't like to just barge in.

 

On a similar but different tack, I was flying out of London City early one morning (about 6am) when I realised I was standing next to (Sir) Geoff Hurst. I'm not sure who I regret not speaking to the most......

 

They say you should never meet your heroes, maybe they meant you just shouldn't talk to them 

[Cooperman]

I was there. I was cutting around the back of some buildings (no idea why now) and I saw John Cooper come out of one of them. I might have spoken to him but he was with several other people so I didn't like to just barge in.

 

On a similar but different tack, I was flying out of London City early one morning (about 6am) when I realised I was standing next to (Sir) Geoff Hurst. I'm not sure who I regret not speaking to the most......

 

They say you should never meet your heroes, maybe they meant you just shouldn't talk to them 

 

I guess you would think me lucky, then.

I had the pleasure of spending some time with Geoff Hurst when I was involved in a Pro-Celebrity charity event run by Vauxhall in the mid-80's. He is a great bloke and although I have no real interest in football, it was nice to meet him on a 1 to 1 basis.

My old friend, the late Barrie (Whizzo) Williams, introduced me to John Cooper in the BRDS Suite at Silverstone and we had drinks together. Another great character who was interesting to chat with.

[mab01uk]

Apparently this was a traditional 'Banging Out' initiation ceremony usually of print trade apprentices in the 1960/70's who had finished their training. The period picture is a screenshot taken from a short film which was featured on Talking Pictures TV excellent series 'The Footage Detectives' and I have included it here because there is a 'period' modified Mini in the background! 

Edited by mab01uk, 27 June 2024 - 02:57 PM.

[mab01uk]

Sunday Night at the London Palladium

 

[mab01uk]

 

Edited by mab01uk, 09 July 2024 - 06:08 PM.

[mab01uk]

 

[RichMPiBlue]

 

 

Reminds me of the framed picture I have in my mini garage;

 

[Aly-g]

Sunday Night at the London Palladium

Only that famous mini could have made it as star of the show, thanks for posting. Oh and of course paddy who made the car the star.

Edited by Aly-g, 11 July 2024 - 09:15 AM.

[Designer]

No not me     

 

Paddy

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[mab01uk]

The Incredible Austin Se7en.
"This is without a doubt one of the best promotional brochures ever produced for the Mini.
Published as part of the major re launch in Spring 1961 this brochure contains some of the nicest images ever produced in Mini publicity material."
https://mk1-performa...dible Seven.pdf

 

[mab01uk]

Photo: British Motor Museum



Caption this!!
(Some suggestions below from 'The Sporting Minis')
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"Sandra’s divorce settlement was particularly messy."

"…. and the insurance is still twice what it was last year!!"

"The insurance claim form made for very interesting reading after Karen’s ill advised trip to the industrial saw mill."

Sheila was feeling optimistic on the way to the scrutineering bay that she hadn’t lightened the shell too much. “Still maintains the silhouette!!”

"You know what it's like, you start cutting out the rot and before you know it...."

"It isn’t half a car !"

"Only had a 50% down payment.."

 

[mab01uk]

 

 

 

Edited by mab01uk, 05 August 2024 - 10:24 PM.