Just a nice period picture

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I must get a Leyland Motorsport Jacket as they must keep you very warm ..given there is no need to wear a Vest :shock:
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Just a nice random picture.
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1963 Mini used for road rally's in the late 60's
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Some nice ones with a lot of Mini's in one street.

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UHR850 wrote: Sun Jan 29, 2023 9:14 am Just a nice random picture.
I had to look twice to check that wasn't me - often went there ;-)
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Nice "racing" Van :arrow:
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Two mini's in one photo.
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Rich making good use of the step ladders!
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Pete wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:47 pm Rich making good use of the step ladders!
Bet that windscreen sticker made all the girls want to jump straight into bed with him :lol:
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Puts modern day health and safety into perspective doesn't it?
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From 'Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased)'...

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Mk2 Mini range (+ Mk3 Elf and Hornet)
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Photo by Dave Ford, Sowerby Bridge, October 1969...

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Cheap Mini Pickup.....
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Cheers :D
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Cliff Smart Ltd was Cardiff's BMC dealer.

Late 50's to the mid 1960's:
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Same garage and one of the first Mini Minors has been delivered.
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