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usaaus · Sep 26th, 2006, 11:43 PM

Nice little article about the 40th anniversary of Mini's top 9 finish at one of Australia's most famous races (That's 9 mini's in the top 10!!)

The man who won that race, Bob Holden, is still racing. Way to go man.

Mini's 40 years at Bathurst - Motoring - CARSguide

KPKalle · Sep 27th, 2006, 06:38 AM

Cool

Smurfn · Sep 27th, 2006, 06:54 AM

It is a great story, Bathurst is "The Big Race" in Australia.

I like his quote later in the article

Quote: Originally Posted by Bob Holden - Mini driving Bathurst Winner

And Holden says the new version of the car that has developed a cult-like following over the decades, is just as much fun to drive, even though it's a little bigger. "I love it," he says. "It's still got all the atmosphere. It has front pockets, it's front-wheel-drive; all Mini things."

Hat · Sep 27th, 2006, 07:10 AM

i never knew that before. i've seen the bathurst on telly a couple of times & its an amazing race. they haven't covered it over here for years though

k m s · Sep 27th, 2006, 08:05 AM

Excellent article, such a shame we don't seem to get any coverage of the Bathurst over here anymore, I used to love watching it as a kid

brett · Sep 27th, 2006, 08:50 AM

I;m actually luckly enough to be selected for the Parade lap for the Bathurst event, in my old 1967 Cooper S, ausmini :: View topic - Bathurst 2006. No complaints here If you don't want to go!!!

Hat · Sep 27th, 2006, 09:00 AM

that is one beautiful example

brett · Sep 27th, 2006, 09:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hat (original)

that is one beautiful example

Thanks very much for the compliment!! It's still needing a bit of cleaning underneath the car. But I still have a couple of days before it goes on the trailer.

robbo mcs · Sep 27th, 2006, 09:07 AM

Hi,

When we did the East Coast Targa rally in 2005 Bob Holden was also competing

He is wonderful ambassador for motorsport, and minis in particular

He was very interested in our new minis, and very friendly and happy to chat for hours. He even gave us an open invitation to drop into his place and look at memorabilia if we were ever passing by

Cheers

Robbo

aceman · Sep 27th, 2006, 10:00 AM

Beautiful car brett. My uncle has a mark 1 and 2 still in mint condition in BRG. He used to do track work in Malaysia when he was in the Air-Force back in the day

Smurfn · Sep 27th, 2006, 10:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original)

I;m actually luckly enough to be selected for the Parade lap for the Bathurst event, in my old 1967 Cooper S, ausmini :: View topic - Bathurst 2006. No complaints here If you don't want to go!!!

Very nice

minigolf · Sep 27th, 2006, 01:07 PM

That's a great article.

I hope Brett has a great time around Mount Panorama, that will be a special day really.

aceman · Sep 27th, 2006, 10:23 PM

It just hit the headlines in the local paper

Ill try and scan and post it later at work for ya's

Sep 26th, 2006, 11:43 PM	#1
usaaus MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vermont, USA Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 36 Offline	40 years since mini won bathurst Nice little article about the 40th anniversary of Mini's top 9 finish at one of Australia's most famous races (That's 9 mini's in the top 10!!) The man who won that race, Bob Holden, is still racing. Way to go man. Mini's 40 years at Bathurst - Motoring - CARSguide '05 HB/HB MC MMC #324 MID # COOP845

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KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:49 AM Posts: 21,160 Offline	Cool Global Moderator

Sep 27th, 2006, 06:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 11:49 AM Posts: 42,619 Offline	It is a great story, Bathurst is "The Big Race" in Australia. I like his quote later in the article Quote: Originally Posted by Bob Holden - Mini driving Bathurst Winner And Holden says the new version of the car that has developed a cult-like following over the decades, is just as much fun to drive, even though it's a little bigger. "I love it," he says. "It's still got all the atmosphere. It has front pockets, it's front-wheel-drive; all Mini things." http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 11:49 AM Posts: 2,404 Offline	I;m actually luckly enough to be selected for the Parade lap for the Bathurst event, in my old 1967 Cooper S, ausmini :: View topic - Bathurst 2006. No complaints here If you don't want to go!!! Attached Thumbnails 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

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brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 11:49 AM Posts: 2,404 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hat (original) that is one beautiful example Thanks very much for the compliment!! It's still needing a bit of cleaning underneath the car. But I still have a couple of days before it goes on the trailer. 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

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Sep 27th, 2006, 07:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 02:49 AM Posts: 15,800 Offline	i never knew that before. i've seen the bathurst on telly a couple of times & its an amazing race. they haven't covered it over here for years though

Sep 27th, 2006, 08:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
k m s Premier League Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the Tilton Local Time: 02:49 AM Posts: 1,117 Offline	Excellent article, such a shame we don't seem to get any coverage of the Bathurst over here anymore, I used to love watching it as a kid

Sep 27th, 2006, 09:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hat cook pass babtridge My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 02:49 AM Posts: 15,800 Offline	that is one beautiful example

Sep 27th, 2006, 09:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 11:49 AM Posts: 2,666 Offline	Hi, When we did the East Coast Targa rally in 2005 Bob Holden was also competing He is wonderful ambassador for motorsport, and minis in particular He was very interested in our new minis, and very friendly and happy to chat for hours. He even gave us an open invitation to drop into his place and look at memorabilia if we were ever passing by Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

Sep 27th, 2006, 10:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
aceman That Sound Dude Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bathurst,Australia Local Time: 11:49 AM Posts: 213 Offline	Beautiful car brett. My uncle has a mark 1 and 2 still in mint condition in BRG. He used to do track work in Malaysia when he was in the Air-Force back in the day

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Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 11:49 AM Posts: 42,619 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by brett (original) I;m actually luckly enough to be selected for the Parade lap for the Bathurst event, in my old 1967 Cooper S, ausmini :: View topic - Bathurst 2006. No complaints here If you don't want to go!!! Very nice http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 11:49 AM Posts: 14,029 Offline	That's a great article. I hope Brett has a great time around Mount Panorama, that will be a special day really. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Sep 27th, 2006, 10:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
aceman That Sound Dude Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bathurst,Australia Local Time: 11:49 AM Posts: 213 Offline	It just hit the headlines in the local paper Ill try and scan and post it later at work for ya's

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