1960 / 70's Mini Racing Photos

[davidnutland]

Yes thanks, he was a long way from home.

[SMOKE GREY]

Paddy Hopkirk at the Aspern round of the 1966 ETCC. He finished 3rd behind two Abarths. The winner was Giancarlo Baghetti, famous for being the only driver after 1950 to win a Grand Prix at the first attempt.

Paddy Hopkirk Aspern 1966.JPG

Paddy Hopkirk Aspern 1966 2.JPG

Paddy Hopkirk Aspern 1966 3.JPG

Hopkirk and Steinmetz Aspern 66 2.JPG

3.5 " s RIMS on the front

[Nick W]

Hugh Denton Oulton park 69/70 one of 2 1293s cars prepared by Coldwell engineering

[mab01uk]

1966 Bevan Austin A40:-
https://www.facebook.com/bevanimp/

[mab01uk]

(Photos: Mrs Allen)

From Morris Mini Minor 848cc to Twin engined Jag Mini 2950cc.
"In 1960 Gordon Allen bought Morris Mini Minor Registration Number 620 AXE for his wife to learn to drive in. At that time he had an engineering and tool making business and his spare time was spent on modifying engines, mainly for motorcycles. He enjoyed owning various cars but favoured Jaguars. His wife did not take to driving and the Mini became little used. Having driven the Mini, Gordon got to like it and admire its driveability (of course he would!). Naturally the driving experience is enhanced when more power can be added, so various tuning parts were fitted, mainly from Alexander and Speedwell. Gordon’s thoughts then turned to racing the Mini and so in 1961 a number of saloon car races were entered...."
More details and photos here:-
https://twiniminis.com/

[Pete]

Brian Trigg’s special saloon from 1974...

[mab01uk]

Great photos from 1974.....thanks for posting them Pete!

I notice David Enderby in his Mini days is close behind Brian Trigg above, Dr. David Enderby was often a front runner in the same 850 Special saloon races as my older brother entered in that era, it also reminded me of his later Driving Ambition filming at Brands Hatch in my youtube video clip below.......

The 'Driving Ambition' Mini Special Saloon Car Race
Mini Special Saloon Car race at Brands Hatch for the 'Driving Ambition' tv series in 1984. Peter Baldwin was the 'real' driver of his own race Mini. Other drivers include Ginger Marshall and David Enderby:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H8Fy-ErdEk

Mini Special Saloon Car race at Brands Hatch from the BBC 'Driving Ambition' TV series shown in 8 episodes one hour long in 1984 and repeated on UK Gold a few years later. Later known for his Mini Miglia, Peter Baldwin was the 'real' driver of his own Ford BDA engined race Mini. Other 'real' race drivers of the time include Ginger Marshall and David Enderby.
"Eight-part serial about a middle-aged housewife who is obsessed with making her mark in the man's world of fast cars. Script by Paula Milne. BBC1 tx 1984/03/03 - 1984/04/21 (Sat) 8 eps. x 50 mins."

Episodes
* A class of their own (21/04/1984)
* Big torque (14/04/1984)
* The thin red line (07/04/1984)
* The Late breaker (31/03/1984)
* Manifold depression (24/03/1984)
* Five O'Clock shadow (17/03/1984)
* Dream Machine (10/03/1984)
* A little differential problem (03/03/1984)

[mab01uk]

Ginger Marshall's Mini Clubman Estate leads off the line (Imp engine on a Mini gearbox), this is 1976 it is a Forward Trust up to 1000cc Special Saloon race, the 850cc Imp was on pole but didnt win."





Ginger's brother was the mechanic. They had had 5 special blocks cast which included the block itself and the adaptor to fit the Mini box
http://www.startline.org.uk/slol21/terrapin2.htm

[mab01uk]

From Dec 2019 Classic & Sports Car magazine...





"One of the most interesting cars competing in Irish saloon class events is undoubtedly the 'Complan Mini' - sponsored by Glaxo Laboratories (Ireland) Ltd., and driven by Alec Poole. Highlight of a successful 1970 season was a dramatic victory at the I.M.R.C. meeting in the Phoenix Park, when after being left at the start, Poole provided the driving thrill of the year in coming through the field to win by almost 2 seconds. The 1.3 litre turbo charged Mini has a power output of 180bhp, runs 13" wheels with 8" front rims and 7" rear rims, can touch 140mph on the straights, and has an overall weight reduction on the standard model of 2.5 cwt."

[mab01uk]

Pluck of the Irish - January 2014 (MotorSport magazine)
"The old adage that 'nice guys finish last' isn't strictly true, but they rarely finish first. To succeed in motor sport at a high level requires steel-plated self-belief. That and a certain clear-eyed ruthlessness. But there are exceptions. Reeling off a list of Alec Poole's, achievements in motor sport is met with a look of playful incredulity from the man himself. That and a shrug, as though his career has been one long lucky streak. As a former works BMC driver, one with a British Saloon Car Championship title on his résumé, he has every right to brag, but instead appears baffled by the attention."
More here:-
https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/arch ... luck-irish

[mab01uk]

From the BRSCC film - Two in September:-
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bwMTu4 ... znN2e/view

[Prooij]

Very nice pictures, thanks!

[mab01uk]

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[mab01uk]

[rpb203]

Looking at the advert for the Longman GT.
Understand that this was bought by BMW as a museum car? is this being kept in the UK or in Germany?
And any idea if it’s on display anywhere?

Cheers

[mab01uk]

Looking at the advert for the Longman GT.
Understand that this was bought by BMW as a museum car? is this being kept in the UK or in Germany?
And any idea if it’s on display anywhere?

Cheers

Probably moved around between BMW Classic museum in Munich and the Mini Museum at Plant Oxford....but not all cars are on permanent exhibition.

Longman Mini 1275 GT Winner of the 1978 and 1979 BSCC:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTjg28XCWr0

[mab01uk]

[rpb203]

Brilliant link for the video of the Longman Patrick Motors GT thanks for posting.
The space frame race car looks interesting as well, anymore info on that one?
Have a great Christmas - cheers

[mab01uk]

Brilliant link for the video of the Longman Patrick Motors GT thanks for posting.
The space frame race car looks interesting as well, anymore info on that one?
Have a great Christmas - cheers

More on the space frame race car in the original CCC magazine article here:-
Spaceframe Special Saloon Minis & Imps - CCC
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