Mini 60 at GTM - 25th August

[Mon the fish]

On Sunday 25 August, the Grampian Transport Museum are hosting an event to celebrate 60 years of the Mini.


Already confirmed are a Mini van, a 998cc Cooper, a 1071 Cooper S, and a 1293 cc Janspeed Cooper S at the fast end of things from the BMC era; along with an Outspan orange Mini and a Mini Nessie from the one off spectrum and promises of a championship winning BMW era JCW Mini.


It is likely that John Clark will attend, with one of the anniversary specials if possible; it is hoped that test drives may be on offer although that is very much up to them. Also being discussed is the possibility of something like an auto-test on the museum’s track, although this is very much TBC at this stage.


The museum are keen to capture data for each vehicle, as they’d like 60 different variants of Mini on the day and be able to speak to their owners to find out more about their cars – so it’s best if each member registers individually. They can however allocate space for a club stand/presence if requested – entrants should mention the club (i.e. NMS) on the entry form.


There is free entry to the event for all Minis and complimentary admission to the museum for Mini entrants on the day. If you’ve never been to the museum, you really are missing out – the museum is a fabulous thing to visit, has won lots of awards, and a third of the exhibits are changed each year; so even if you’ve been before, chances are it’s a lot different now. Think of making a weekend of it and possibly visiting the Moray Motor Museum as well – they prepare historic racers for events at Goodwood etc, and is well worth a visit if you’re in the area.


A road run on the Saturday or Sunday morning, ending at GTM before the public is due to be admitted is being mooted – possibly a run from Ballindalloch Castle over the Lecht to Alford. For all you Sassenachs who have never been beyond the end of the country’s motorway network :p you could be in for a treat – the Lecht is a fabulous, unmissable section of road.


Trade stands – tuners/parts suppliers/retailers will be invited to attend. If anyone has suggestions as to who may want to take part, please let me know and I’ll pass it on.


Enter here:


http://www.gtm.org.uk/events/60-years-of-the-mini/

[Mon the fish]

I've booked as well (I could actually just push my car there :D ) - can anyone who books comment on this thread please so we can keep on top of numbers, thanks :thumbs up:

[Mon the fish]

I imagine that's fine, they'll pick the details up ok

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[Ehjack]

I've put mine down [emoji106]

[M600-RKJ]

I've entered the coupe

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[Twisterboy]

Entered the Graphite.

Davy

[Kirsty]

I’ve registered my JCW MINI Paceman. :D

[Mon the fish]

Poster now produced for this, come on folks get signed up - over 50 Minis confirmed so far :thumbs up:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cwiOqU4oGkWCVu0ov5T6-5oYU0hyRbqu/view (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cwiOqU4oGkWCVu0ov5T6-5oYU0hyRbqu/view)

Also, if a pre-event drive (organised by the museum) is of interest can you say on here please - we need numbers to justify it. I'm sure I can provide some space on my drive to get your car shiny again before the show!

[Twisterboy]

I would be up for a pre drive, will check if my mate wants to come along too with his newly acquired Cooper S

Davy

[M600-RKJ]

I'd definitely be up for a run beforehand.

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[Crombers]

I'm sure I checked the date previously & I think I'm working that weekend. Let me check again tonight when I can see the rota at work.

[Kirsty]

Yep we’d be up for a drive too. We’re coming up for the weekend! :yes nod:

[Sad_Panda]

Just put my name down for this as well with the hybrid. Be up for a run as well

[Twisterboy]

Think my mate is keen so have sent him the entry form.

Davy

[mikeswagon]

Realised after speaking to you yesterday, that I hadn't replied..... I'm entered with the Clubby and would be up for a run first..... assuming I don't run out of electricity again.

[Mon the fish]

Grand [emoji1417]

I'll update the thread as I know more

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[Kirsty]

We’ll still be coming up but won’t have the MINI! :sad: Will still be great to see everyone and all your minis! :thumbs up: I’ll contact the chap at the transport museum that emailed me and let him know. See you all in a couple of months! :bigwave:

[Mon the fish]

Anyone from the central belt coming to this able to bring NMS flags etc?

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[Sad_Panda]

I'm not too far from William so could collect and bring up with me.

Also, did everyone receive confirmation when they booked? I had an automated response but nothing further

[Mon the fish]

Pretty sure there's been no further communication from GTM since the initial email confirmation

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[Twisterboy]

All I have is the confirmation from February time when I booked.

Davy

[Sad_Panda]

All I have is the confirmation from February time when I booked.

Davy

what email address/subject was it from? I can't even seem to find the confirmation now!

[M600-RKJ]

Mini events at GTM it shows up as in my emails

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[Mon the fish]

You should all get an email today. Note the form to fill in, sadly needed these days for insurance etc etc

[Sad_Panda]

You should all get an email today. Note the form to fill in, sadly needed these days for insurance etc etc

My insurance states:

Use on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, or for racing, pacemaking,
competitions, rallies, track days, trials or speed tests either on
a road, track, or at an off road 4x4 event or where the type of
use is shown as excluded under the above heading "Permitted
Use".

so unfortunately it looks like i wont be able to take part in the parade :(

[Mon the fish]

A lot of it is related to the fatality on the track, and the insurance response to it.

This is happening throughout the insurance industry. We discussed this issue last month, and we suspect that more and more car shows will find it harder to get insurance for an event, and pass the liability on to the participants.

We live in a risk averse, litigation culture and I believe that in a few years car shows won't be what they used to be

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[mikeswagon]

It's sad we've come to this, I'd understand if I was competing in a sprint or a track day, but it would never occur to me that there would be an issue for a parade lap.

How many of us went on the parade lap at Knockhill a few months ago?

[Twisterboy]

Going to check with my insurance, mine will say the same I would guess. Is there any way if we got confirmation from insurer we will be covered for a parade lap in writing this would be suitable.

Or can we just take out a days track insurance??

Davy

[Crombers]

Apologies for the delay in getting back to you Gordon but I am working that weekend :frown:

[Lnjs2008]

hi all i have booked for it to. with my 2018 mini cooper sd

[mikeswagon]

Checked with my insurance company today, Hastings direct.

The exclusions say I'm not covered for track use, but they confirmed that for a parade lap, normal driving, not racing..... I'm covered. This is a result, as I know someone with Privilege so got told she's not covered.

[Twisterboy]

Still need to check with my insurer, if worst comes to worst can I take out Track day cover do you think?

Davy

[Hillyd]

Have booked in to attend. Just a standard, Cooper SD, [emoji23]


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[Mon the fish]

Quick update on this:

- 91 entries so far
- John Clark will be involved
- Event will include a tribute to the Italian Job!
- Pre-event road run being finalised

Will update once I know more

[Twisterboy]

Sounds good.

Davy

[mikeswagon]

Quick update on this:

- 91 entries so far
- John Clark will be involved
- Event will include a tribute to the Italian Job!
- Pre-event road run being finalised

Will update once I know more

Thanks Gordon,
that sounds like a good entry, and glad to hear the road run is still a go-er.

[Sad_Panda]

Unfortunately I can no longer attend. Something else has come up that day :(

[Eddie_JCW]

I hope I've not been too late to put my entry in. Had to make sure I was definitely off that day before I could commit. I've never been to the grampian transport museum and I love a little blast over the Lecht.

[mikeswagon]

I hope I've not been too late to put my entry in. Had to make sure I was definitely off that day before I could commit. I've never been to the grampian transport museum and I love a little blast over the Lecht.

What time of day are you planning leaving? That's a fair run to take you over the Lecht….:thumbs up:

[Mon the fish]

What time of day are you planning leaving? That's a fair run to take you over the Lecht….:thumbs up:

I once did Falkirk to Alford (via Braemar) in just under 2 hours in my R53 early one Saturday. That was a fun morning, although I did also get through almost a whole tank of petrol...

[mikeswagon]

I once did Falkirk to Alford (via Braemar) in just under 2 hours in my R53 early one Saturday. That was a fun morning, although I did also get through almost a whole tank of petrol...

I'm suitably impressed :cool: both with the time and the fuel drunk on the way.

[Eddie_JCW]

What time of day are you planning leaving? That's a fair run to take you over the Lecht….:thumbs up:I've not decided yet but I'd imagine pretty early (too early)

[Eddie_JCW]

Gordon, any idea on how many NMS cars are down? It'd be a shame not to get more cars from the central belt.

[Mon the fish]

No idea tbh, I'll try and find out but prob have a better idea looking on here

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[mikeswagon]

I've not decided yet but I'd imagine pretty early (too early)

Coming up over Glenshee is a decent route too....

Tip for everyone coming up, if you come up the A90 remember to turn off at Stonehaven and take the AWPR to Westhill, that shaves a good bit off the journey.

[Twisterboy]

I am doing for going, trying to get my mate involved as well.

Davy

[Eddie_JCW]

I am doing for going, trying to get my mate involved as well.

DavyGood man, will get a meeting time arranged soon to run up together along with anyone else who is coming up from the central belt

[Mon the fish]

Mind anyone travelling a distance who wants to wash their car before the show is welcome to pop in past me - I'm about 100 yards from the museum

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[Hillyd]

Just checked with my insurance company and it’s a no go for the track [emoji2959]


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[Mon the fish]

As mentioned above, due to my slightly crap organising I'm running the Aberdeen 10k in the morning so I'm going to be dropping my car off before 9, and I'll be back about half 1 at a guess. See you all then.

Anyone wanting to use my driveway & products to wash their car, they're still more than welcome to. I'm leaving the house at 9am to head into Aberdeen, as long as you're here before then I'll leave you with my garage plipper and you can crack on. I'll get the plipper back off you early afternoon. I can setup power washers, snow foam etc for you coming.

Anyone wanting to do this, drop me a PM and I'l give you my address and phone number.

[Hillyd]

Anyone going up from Hamilton area? What time are you leaving on Sunday? It’s my first trip and like to travel up with somebody?


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[Hillyd]

Dang! Anyone else who are local??


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[Eddie_JCW]

Anyone going up from Hamilton area? What time are you leaving on Sunday? It’s my first trip and like to travel up with somebody?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI'm going from Edinburgh so its up to you, you can meet us here or meet us at broxden services in perth.

[Twisterboy]

Think I am just driving straight up from Edinburgh, not sure what time I am leaving as yet

Davy

[Hillyd]

What time are you aiming for the services in Perth?


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[Eddie_JCW]

What time are you aiming for the services in Perth?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkI'm leaving Edinburgh at 5.45 so should be at Broxden for 6.30-6.45

[Hillyd]

Change of plan. Feeling ill. Not attending. Have a safe drive guys.


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[MINI William]

Have a good day folks. Sorry I can’t be there but I’m down south on holiday.

[Mon the fish]

That's my car dropped off, see you all at lunchtime.

Wear suncream, it's roasting already [emoji41]

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[Eddie_JCW]

I really enjoyed today, I left home and discovered the A93 was only 10 mins longer than the a90 and there's no speed cameras it was a no brainer. So I went that way in both directions, love that road!! The show itself was well organised and a nice relaxed day, it wasn't perfect but it was a nice day and heard comments that it was better than the MINI at Home show.

[M600-RKJ]

Well it was nice having a show less than 3 hours from home for a change. With Ali, Laura and Arwen coming up yesterday we made a weekend of it and went for an Indian after Ali had tasted just about every delicacy that was on offer on the way to the restaurant.

The show itself was well attended, well organised and there plenty to see. As Ali mentioned it was heavily biased toward the classics especially in the parade where there was a good selection of modern minis and not one of them was pulled over for an owner interview. It was good to see the shear variety of minis that there was I dare say I didn't notice any 2 that were identical.

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[MINI William]

Sounds like a great day

[Mon the fish]

Good to finally put some faces to names today!

I was chatting to Mark just before we left, and we both agreed we need to try and organise some runs in the NE area if possible. If nothing else, it gives me an excuse to use my car more!

Will check the calendar and have a think

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[Twisterboy]

Fantastic day well worth the 7 hour round trip to get there.

As said it did tend to focus more on the classic Mini but nice selection of Modern Minis on show as well, the comperes were ok but felt the sound good have been better.

I found my driving road on the way back the B744 what a cracking road, on the way up I was taking it easy but wow nice clear day on way back and wow.

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[Laura JCW]

Had a lovely day today. Good turn out, nice food and lovely weather and was nice to hang out with Mark, Eddie and Davie (Ali and Arwen too obvs). I have to admit it was quite cool that Charlie was chosen for an interview. Here is the video of the parade lap for all the cars that were interviewed.


https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/48618873528_d95c7ff429_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h5hrf9)MINI 60 at GMT - 25 August 2019 (https://flic.kr/p/2h5hrf9) by Laura Meek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159569360@N04/), on Flickr

Here are some pics as well :)

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48619205631_2766c15abf_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h5j8Y4)MINI 60 at GMT - 25 August 2019 (https://flic.kr/p/2h5j8Y4) by Laura Meek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159569360@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48619206116_cee956196b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h5j97q)MINI 60 at GMT - 25 August 2019 (https://flic.kr/p/2h5j97q) by Laura Meek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159569360@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48619354722_795750548b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h5jUhA)MINI 60 at GMT - 25 August 2019 (https://flic.kr/p/2h5jUhA) by Laura Meek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159569360@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48618857373_a6f9a79a7b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h5hmrB)MINI 60 at GMT - 25 August 2019 (https://flic.kr/p/2h5hmrB) by Laura Meek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159569360@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48619354462_bb2e611dff_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h5jUd7)MINI 60 at GMT - 25 August 2019 (https://flic.kr/p/2h5jUd7) by Laura Meek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159569360@N04/), on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48618858033_6d9faa549b_b.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/2h5hmCZ)MINI 60 at GMT - 25 August 2019 (https://flic.kr/p/2h5hmCZ) by Laura Meek (https://www.flickr.com/photos/159569360@N04/), on Flickr

[Twisterboy]

I'll fire a few of my best photos up later tonight, taken about 60 odd photos.

Davy

[Twisterboy]

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[MINI William]

Brilliant photos Davy

[mikeswagon]

I've been away on a MINI jolly this past week (more later), so only just back on....

Well worth the 5 minute trek for me, road run before the show was fun, and Mark and Kris following on behind looked great in the mirrors. Good effort to the other NMS'ers who made the run up.

The classic bias continued in the feature in the motoring supplement of the P&J on Wednesday, only the John Clark cars pictured in the Italian Job scene. I had kinda hoped in the parade lap that as the only R55 there I might get a quick chat, but denied :hand:

Nice pic Alasdair btw, that's Marischal College, 2nd largest granite building in the world. :thumbs up:

[M600-RKJ]

I've been away on a MINI jolly this past week (more later), so only just back on....

Well worth the 5 minute trek for me, road run before the show was fun, and Mark and Kris following on behind looked great in the mirrors. Good effort to the other NMS'ers who made the run up.

The classic bias continued in the feature in the motoring supplement of the P&J on Wednesday, only the John Clark cars pictured in the Italian Job scene. I had kinda hoped in the parade lap that as the only R55 there I might get a quick chat, but denied :hand:

Nice pic Alasdair btw, that's Marischal College, 2nd largest granite building in the world. :thumbs up:Dont worry the Meeks got a full guided tour of central aberdeen thanks to my friend. Hahaha

Yeah I was a bit miffed at how classic centric it was even to the point of the classic owners downing to late built "real minis". The road run views were nice but imo the speed was just too low. I wasnt expecting the classics to be flat out but the speed limit would have at least been nice. The fact we were actually holding up a tractor says something about the pace.

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[Twisterboy]

I thought even the wording in the letter we received with our passes was pointed towards the classics something along the lines of BL, Austin, Rover and the modern mini.....

Davy

[Mon the fish]

The Trustee who organised this is a classic owner, so it was always going to be biased towards them but even so, I agree with the comments on here about how we were maybe overlooked a bit.

At the AGM last week, someone from the Aberdeen Mini group suggested to me we make this a yearly event. Any thoughts on this, would folk be up for it? What improvements (ignoring the classic bias lol) would make it a yearly hit?

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[Mon the fish]

Gordon's car wash is always open on the Sunday morning [emoji6][emoji1417]

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[Twisterboy]

Just a couple of videos I made of the day

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lOrx9KCUq4Y
https://youtu.be/Q0IcdOYPoVo

Davy