Thnaks to Gerald's generosity I have had a chance to have a good look at the Hulme Mini. My first car was a 1959 Mini and to have a good look at this car brought back plenty of memories - both good and bad. They were fairly basic cars with very little interior upholstery and this one is in that mould. Gerald has done the basics to get the car drivable but no real tarting up and I am sure that many people will wonder about this approach. I think that it is good as it is in much the same conditions as you would expect of a car that age which has been left to its own devices.

We went for a quick trip round the block and the old BMC whines and crunches were all there to remind us of its origins. There is still the original drivers seat that Denny sat his bum on - although you would want to try and use it now without some re-upholstery work being done on it.

It should provide some interest when it is driven at the Festival.