Spotless engine bay!
Impressive line-up!
Think Mini- think pink!
The Sea King crew lines-up with the Bentleys.
Walnut dash? No thanks! of the very earliest‘ Cooper’ cars, those fitted with the 1071 engines. Now unless it happened when I wasn’ t looking, then it would seem that those cars that were actually 50 years old were overlooked, which did seem a bit odd. A bit like having a birthday party and then leaving out the person whose birthday it is! I spent the rest of the day marvelling at just how cheap Mini parts are, especially when compared to the Triumph TR parts I usually buy( seriously... a front wing for less than £ 50.00!) and generally soaking up the wonderful atmosphere down at Beaulieu. Overall it had been an excellent day and a very well attended rally. the drive home was entertaining too thanks to the hundreds of Minis chugging along the M3 and M25. Just like the good old days really!
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