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Minis at the Movies

In the year that the Mini celebrates its 60th Birthday, it is only right and proper that we mark this special anniversary by adopting ‘The Year of the Mini’ as

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Lesser Known Minis

by Ian Lindley Of course, everyone is very familiar with the iconic Mini, indeed most of us have probably owned one at some point in our life, but there have

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My Motoring Journey – Fred Magill

Fred Magill, former BVAC Chairman How long have you been involved with the BVAC and what is your role within the organisation?  I have been involved with the BVAC for

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History of the Mini

Making its Mark The revolutionary design of the Mini was created by Sir Alec Issigonis, a visionary in industrial transportation. It was intended as an affordable vehicle in response to the Suez

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Finding Treasure in the Sunshine

On Saturday 25th August 35 BVAC members and their cars set off in the sunshine from the front of Thirlestane Castle in Lauder armed with directions and rhyming clues (some

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Revving Up

Revving up for the biggest and best yet Organisers are gearing up for one of the biggest and best loved events in the Borders. In fact, this year’s BVAC Classic

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Jim Clark Memorial Weekend

You may have seen publicity in the press about the events planned in the Borders to mark the 50th anniversary of Jim Clark’s death in the tragic accident at Hockenheim

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Recreating a Piece of History

Recreating a Piece of Scottish Motoring History The gentlemen at Dalbeattie Men’s Shed have acquired an engine, gearbox and radiator badge from a Skeoch cyclecar along with a set of

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Gearing up for the Classic

Gearing up for the biggest and best festival of motoring at Thirlestane yet The BVAC Classic at Thirlestane was launched today and after last year’s record breaking numbers, the event

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