B
eing the the owner of both a classic Mini and
situation. To some die-hard Mini fanatics the
also been awarded the Iron Cross; it isn’t easy
having a foot in both camps. In this respect the
trying to bring opposing sides under the same roof at the
Hall 1 featured the Premier Concours competitions, where
immaculate examples, both young and old, were judged
Cooper - you can be the judge of how fair you think that
is! However, even watching a concours competition runs
contrary to the MotorPunk manifesto, and could have lead to
hadn’t left by the nearest available exit.
driven’ MINIs, while the remainder of the hall housed
numerous trade stands and the grubby autojumblers.
Elsewhere in Hall 2 Mini rally legends Paddy Hopkirk and
Rally and next year will be the 50th anniversary of Paddy’s
famous Monte Carlo victory).
Leaving the Fair several hours later, with yet another set
season. The enthusiasm for all things Mini is strangely
infectious at events like this; I can’t think of any other
such a loyal following. And, while I also have a soft spot for
bearded old men will be rummaging through mounds of
oily autojumble for Paceman gearboxes or haggling over
Countryman speedos!