MINIS GO LARGE
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Minis arrived in their hundreds (Katharine Allen).
T
he enduring appeal of this chameleon-like car was proven yet again at this event, now
a regular fixture on the Mini and classic calendars and covering 58 years of this marque’s history. For the visitors, who once again burst through the 4,000 barrier, there was something to cater for every taste. For the traditionalists there were plenty of Riley Elfs and Wolseley Hornets, Mini Coopers, Clubmans and Travellers. One such vehicle in this category, immaculately finished in green, was a 1969 Morris Mini van called ‘Valerie’ owned by Amelia Mugridge who had come from Portsmouth for the event with samples of Yarty Cordials on board.
Representing the new generation were scores of BMW models in startling finishes and wraps as well as customised examples. Bonnets were left up to show the extraordinary lengths some owners will go to achieve an exceptionally high standard of performance and tuning. Engines become works of art in the hands of some and gleam as much as the chrome trim on the outside. In fact it was the stunning lowered Luxe Mini owned by Ben Childs that won the award for the ‘Best Modern’. Finished in a menacing battleship grey and black, it sat just inches from the ground, making the terrain of the upper section of the Finishing Straight a tricky challenge.
For fans of quirky but loveable, clusters of Mokes, Scamps, vans and pick-ups scattered themselves around the site. The Paddock was once again reserved for early and rare examples and it was here, in front of the Brooklands Trust Members’ stand, that the eventual winner of the
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The Paddock was reserved for early and rare examples (Katharine Allen).
‘Best Classic’ proudly displayed his car. This award was won by John Pook for his 1966 Austin Countryman, a restoration that has taken a few years and resulted in an exceptional, original- looking factory-fresh vehicle.
Judging for the awards was done by Karen Drury from MiniWorld magazine and for the ‘Best
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