Last Morris Minor Built returns to Cowley after 50 years... Today's date of 12th November 2020 is an important one in the classic car world, and especially for enthusiasts of the much-loved Morris Minors. Here's a heartwarming story... A historically significant Morris Minor has returned to the place where it rolled off the production line on the 12th November 1970. 50 … [Read more...]
Motoring For Fun – A dawdle in south Devon in an Austin A35
‘Lazing on a Sunny Afternoon (in Summertime)’… Kim Henson describes a relaxing meander on a hot day through a west country landscape where time has (almost) stood still. (Kim adds: Of course I realise that as I write this (April 2020), sadly for the time being ‘motoring for fun’ in the real world is not possible. INDEED THE ADVICE TO "STAY AT HOME AND SAVE LIVES AND HELP THE N.H.S." IS VITAL. … [Read more...]
Mini Happy Returns – 60 Years since BMC’s baby was introduced
Small Wonder... Britain's favourite small car of the 1960s and 70s, celebrated by Dave Moss. It was exactly 60 years ago this week, on 26th August 1959, that the Mini was introduced to the world. In this first instalment of a series about the BMC/British Leyland/Rover Minis, Dave describes the background to, and development of, this small but revolutionary car, dubbed 'Wizardry on Wheels' in … [Read more...]
Retrospective Book Review – Around France in an 8 H.P. Car
Reviewed by Kim Henson. Title: Around France in an 8 H.P. Car Author: Jackson Budd Published by: Stonevale, London, in 1949 212 pages; hardback Availability: Long out of print, but used copies (only) are often available on the internet Price (UK): Typically between £7 and £25 ISBN: Pre-dates ISBN system! There are, of course, many fascinating new motoring books available, but … [Read more...]
