Hello from Yorkshire

General Chat with an emphasis on BMC Minis & Other iconic cars of the 1960's.
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Ministrone
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Hello from Yorkshire

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Hi, I'm Lee from Nr Selby in North Yorkshire and I've been fiddling with Minis with varying levels of success for 20 years now :o
Ive owned 9 minis if you include my 07 Cooper S daily.

My current toy is a Island Blue 1966 Austin Mk1 known to everyone in our house as Avril.

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I'm currently working on a new engine for the old girl.

As well as minis i've own a few other interesting cars such as a 70s S class Mercedes, MGs and and Avenger Tiger.
The car I most regret selling was my 73 Mini 1275GT, i'd have it back tomorrow if I could.

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I've been dipping in and out of this forum in it many guises for a few years now and this new section has suprised me, I didn't realise there were so many great cars in the north of England!
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Re: Hello from Yorkshire

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I'm sure I recognise that church in the first picture, where are you near selby? I used to live in monk fryston
Ministrone
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Re: Hello from Yorkshire

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Hi, yes the church is in Birkin, just up the road.
I'm in Eggborough.
I know Monk Fryston well, I work for the Highways Agency and had deal with that section of the A63.
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Re: Hello from Yorkshire

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Ministrone wrote:
Hi, I'm Lee from Nr Selby in North Yorkshire

My current toy is a Island Blue 1966 Austin Mk1


The car I most regret selling was my 73 Mini 1275GT, i'd have it back tomorrow if I could.
Hi Lee, those are some really nice cars 8-)

I also have a 1973 1275GT, but not much is original BL.

regards Jens Christian
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Ministrone wrote:Hi, yes the church is in Birkin, just up the road.
I'm in Eggborough.
I know Monk Fryston well, I work for the Highways Agency and had deal with that section of the A63.
Thought it was, but always get Beal and Birkin mixed up.

Nice cars Lee.
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