Happy memories

This is the Morris Mini Cooper S in which British rally driver, Paddy Hopkirk, won the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally.

Lester needed to return a melodeon to its owner so we used it as an excuse for a day out (as we sometimes do) and ended up at the Heritage Motor Centre motor museum at Gaydon*. We had a great time there - so many historic cars to see! (And photos to take)

I took this shot and posted it because these rally cars reminded me of the times in my teens and early twenties when I did some Time Control marshalling for small, local club level car rallies. It was great fun staying out all night in out-of-the-way parts of Kent - not alone, I hasten to add. The events were held in the late Autumn and Winter, so it was rather cold but plenty of layers of clothes and the sense of adventure minimalised the discomfort.
Happy memories indeed.

* http://www.heritage-motor-centre.co.uk/

[Rosie Kind]

Nice shot

[Brian Baptie]

Mini's are a great memory of Britain in the 60's and beyond. You have captured this beautifully Alison.

[Milanie]

What a super looking car - you've captured a time era so well. Sure don't make them like they use to!!

[Robin]

What a cool little car; I well remember these and drove one myself. My mother used to teach driving in one. Great shot of this beauty.

[Claire]

Lovely shot. Bet you had some fun

[Cindy Hagan]

Cool shot. Sounds like great times were had - both in the past and again reminiscing!

[Jennifer C]

very cool image and vehicle, great memories too! Love the Bailey outings!

[carol white]

Very nice capture!!

[jerry plume]

I love those cars! Great shot!

[Matt Clendon]

Fabulous looking rally car. If only more cars had this kind of personality.

[Jen Hudson]

Lots of good memories from these cars. Nice reminder.

[Janet]

Oh dear - I hadn't twigged it was the end of Year 2! Congratulations Alison - I've loved following you. I'm looking forward to meeting you sometime so I hope you don't give up on 365!

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

@janturnbull Thank you, Janet. It's a joy to follow you as well and I'm most certainly sticking around and looking forward to a proper meet-up!