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Micro-Mania - the Austin Bubble Cars and the Uk Museum That Changed Dedicated to the Cause 7 the World www.motoringclassics.co.uk www.bmh-ltd.com MICRO-MANIA - THE AUSTIN BUBBLE CARS AND THE UK MUSEUM THAT CHANGED DEDICATED TO THE CAUSE 7 THE WORLD YOUNGSTERS INJECTING NEW BLOOD INTO THE CLASSIC SCENE Dealer Spotlight 3 Junior Jockeys 4-7 Classic Character 8 Full Steam Ahead 9 Classic Motorsport 10-11 Micro-Mania 12-14 Missing Moniker 15 7 – The Austin That 16-18 Changed The World New News From BMH 19 Above: The Borgward Hansa RS1500 was a competitor to the Porsche 550 in its Motoring Classics reproduction in whole or any part of any text, day – here one tackles the banking at Avus, Germany (Photo – Borgward Group AG) photograph or illustration without written permission of the publisher MINI SPORT is strictly prohibited. The publish- er makes every effort to ensure the magazine’s contents are correct You’d be forgiven for thinking that which not only include race and rally There are many other strings to the Mini 2 but can accept no responsibility For many years those at the helm of A large percentage of today’s drivers Brian and Heather Harper cre- preparation, but on-event support; also Sport bow, and a chance conversation for any effects from errors classic motoring have vexed over what doubtless have little or no knowledge ated a master plan back in 1959 sponsorship in the form of the Mini with Mike Cooper led to a resurgence 3 or omissions. happens when they have departed for of micro/bubble cars. Our related fea- that’s since been instigated to the Sport Mini Cup; a new class within the of Cooper Car Company branded prod- NB Motoring Classics is the printed that great historic motor show in the sky. ture therefore recalls the austerity that letter. The foundation was the im- HRCR Old Stager rally championship. ucts for which Mini Sport is a supplier and online publication of British Motor Will the old car wheel stop turning; what brought them into being and explores the mortal Issigonis Mini that not only and sole UK agent. An equally off-the- Heritage and its retail trading arm. will happen to our treasured vehicles? In charming little UK museum dedicated took their fancy but provided them To ensure continuity of quality for its cuff chat with rally legend Paddy Hop- short, will the younger generations pick to the genre. Dealer Spotlight this time with success in motorsport. This specialist parts, it created MAD Engi- kirk MBE led to the Lancashire-based Publisher: up the baton and drive with it? If the senti- focuses on Mini Sport, the 48-year-old caused their involvement in spares neering, a sister company that boasts firm becoming an approved dealer for British Motor Heritage Limited, ments of our cover story ‘Junior Jockeys’ family business that has fingers in just for the model and led to the found- no less than 11 fully-automated Mazak the Paddy Hopkirk Collection. It also Range Road, Cotswold Business are anything to go by, I believe the move- about every classic Mini pie going, while ing of Mini Sport in 1967. Finding CNC machines and handles confidential looks after his two highly-prized rally Park, Witney OX29 OYB, UK ment is secure for a good while yet. this issue’s Classic Character concerns suitable senior management is a work for Formula One, the MOD, and cars – the evocation of ‘33 EJB’, the Tel: +44 (0)1993 707200 the extraordinary unsung life of Le Mans major headache for most expand- aerospace and mainstream motor in- Mini he so famously drove to victory Email: [email protected] The venerable Austin 7 is one of the pil- winner, war hero, engineer and automo- ing companies, but they cracked dustries as well the Mini world. Says Mini on the 1964 Monte Carlo rally, and ‘6 lars of Britain’s motoring heritage. It has tive industrialist Major ‘Tony’ Rolt MC and that problem by having three sons, Sport Managing Director Chris Harper: EMO’ his 1990 Pirelli Marathon winner. Editorial: been many people’s introduction to the Bar. Last but not least, our regular Miss- who have subsequently assumed “Our Mini customers inevitably benefit For further information on all aspects of Gordon Bruce Associates roads and continues to put smiles on ing Moniker feature is devoted to the responsibility for the thriving, from our work in the high-tech worlds Mini Sport see www.minisport.com. Email: [email protected] faces, young and old. What’s perhaps fascinating and apparently soon-to-return now almost-50-year-old business. of F1 and aerospace, as we are used Web: www.gordonbruce.com less well known is the role it played in the German marque of Borgward. to working to the finest tolerances.” creation of BMW, Nissan (née Datsun) Mini Sport’s claim to ‘do everything for Design and production: Rosengart and even Jaguar, or the influ- Happy reading! Minis’ is easy to accept. Just check Flipside Group ence it had on the American and Austral- the numbers – 40 staff are housed in www.flipsidegroup.com ian markets of the day – it’s quite a story. 50,000 sq ft of premises containing some £1 million worth of stock. This Those whose pulses race at the comprises c.9,000 products that are sight and sound of classic cars are exported to in excess of 110 coun- Follow us on: invariably equally excited by historic tries – ie everywhere to which a Mini trucks, military vehicles, aircraft and mo- has travelled and probably a few it @MotoringClassic torcycles. And to that list you can proba- Gordon Bruce hasn’t. Contained within a single site COURTESY OF YOUNG GUNS CLASSICS Motoring Classics bly add steam trains. To mark the return Editor at Padiham, Lancs are facilities for ser- of the incomparable Flying Scotsman to vicing and MOTs, rolling road tuning, the tracks, we briefly reminisce about body repairs, re-spraying, restoration the first steam locomotive to break the etc. Motorsport has remained at the magic 100mph barrier. Wait for the whis- heart of the company’s activities too, tle and enjoy! COVER PHOTO: www.motoringclassics.co.uk www.bmh-ltd.com www.motoringclassics.co.uk www.bmh-ltd.com age them all to join our Facebook group older ones contributing to the forum – they and get involved. Aside of a thriving social represent a massive resource that can scene we can offer a good deal on insur- assist with technical queries etc. Like my- ance through Footman James, invaluable self, some of the juniors became involved technical advice etc. The Morris Minor is through their parents. Others simply fell in not just a car, it’s a lifestyle.” love with the cars and beat a path to our More information at: door, while there are those for whom clas- MORRIS MINOR /groups/MMOCYM sic cars are the only viable option in terms OWNERS CLUB or search ‘MMOC Young Members’ of both purchase and insurance – with everything from the Herald to the TRs, the The MMOC has had a Young Members Triumph range has much to offer. Register for five years. In common with “Apart from joining in the main TR activities For literally decades the old car world has vexed over its potential other such organisations it relies heavily on social media for communication and last year, we displayed at the Modified Na- longevity – what will happen when the current generations of owners have its Facebook group is an impressive 500 tionals event in Peterborough and the NEC popped their clogs? Will anybody be interested in our cars? strong, some 50 of the younger members classic show. We plan to expand our level of Motoring Classics decided to investigate current views and what, if any, of which are especially active. The register participation in 2016, including possibly hold- relevant action was being taken by the classic car clubs and related aims to achieve representation at as many ing a mixed marque event with other clubs.” national old car events as possible, and is 4 organisations. The results were encouraging…….. TR REGISTER More information at: certainly prominent at the MMOC’s national /groups/tryoof 3 5 rally and the NEC classic car show, where The Youth section of the TR Register was and www.tr-register.co.uk it displayed four cars last year. Chairman unofficially created by Wayne Scott as far According to the FBHVC, the UK classic vehi- would soon crumble if we failed to keep attracting Andy Wilson told us: “We believe there is no back as 2007. The club’s board recog- cle movement presently turns over in excess of fresh blood into the fraternity. So is this happen- shortage of young classic car enthusiasts nised the significance of his initiative and £4.3 billion per annum and employs over 28,000 ing? We spoke to a range of organisations actively TR Youth now has some 400 members out there, but some are reticent about ap- Continued overleaf> people. The value of collectors’ cars is at an all- involved in encouraging youngsters into the move- proaching the club for fear of older mem- for its Facebook group. Said current co- Clockwise from bottom left, photos time high and historic motorsport has never been ment and catering for their needs. bers looking down on their cars. Others ordinator 26-year-old Kim Mountford: “The healthier or more appealing. So far so good, but it courtesy of: MMOC; TR Register; fancy the classic scene but have yet to active young members number around 20- MMOC; TR Register; TR Register is self-evident that the walls of our favourite castle commit to their first vehicle.
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