Thread: 1960/70's Mini Racing Photos
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Old 5 Aug 2019, 09:45 (Ref:3921477)   #60
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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/
A fascinating story!
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