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Car Tales
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How the Ford Capri made its Mark

When Ford launched the Capri in 1969 it was intended to be the European equivalent of the Mustang and it certainly made its mark on this side of the Atlantic.

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BVAC Classic

One of the Family

With the iconic Triumph Herald celebrating its 60th Birthday this year, we are delighted to share the individual journey of Herald owner and Club Secretary Kenny Wilson with you. Affectionately

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Car Tales
BVAC Classic

The Cars are the Stars

The Italian Job – where are they now? Quite incredibly, it is 50 years since The Italian Job made its premiere on the silver screen. This 1969 British crime caper,

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Motoring Milestones
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BVAC Classic

Motoring Milestones in 2019

A year for big birthdays As you’ll probably know, 2019 is the year that the Mini celebrates its 60th birthday and to mark this special motoring milestone, the central theme

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BVAC Classic

Bringing Home the Bentley?

by David Pratt, BVAC Chairman   David Pratt’s connection with most original and best preserved Derby Bentley in the world.     Now here’s a funny little story that I

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Car Tales
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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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Car Tales
BlackSheepDigital

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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