a Paddy Hopkirk autographed Mini.
New BMW Minis made welcome too.
The famous Cooper badge.
Who says you cant tour in a Mini? Concours cars.
that hasn’ t been said a thousand times before, so I wont bore you with a fullblown account of the Cooper’ s history, suffice to say that it was a car that made a considerable impact in racing and rallying and also proved popular with drivers that wanted a serious‘ pocketrocket’ for everyday motoring. It was quick, it was agile, and it cornered like it was on rails, and it is those qualities that still make it such a highlyprized car to many collectors today. As venues go, it has to be said they don’ t get much better than Beaulieu, especially for car shows and rallies. Located on the edge of the picturesque New Forest and home to the National Motor Museum, the Beaulieu Estate pretty much has something for everyone. If you just fancy a break from the cars, you can check out Beaulieu Abbey or the Palace House and gardens. The
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