Minis and Imps

[Roger Dowding]

Alan Boyle posted this photo on BLENZ Facebook page - a page dedicated to BMC / BL vehicles,it is worth a look.

Alan wrote " 1967-68 NZ Motor racing season..
A55 ute tow wagon, inside the canopy we built
a 'mezzanine floor' we could crawl in to sleep upon
the whole exercise was 'low budget'..
5 weeks touring the South Island.. 4 race weekends part of
the Tasman International Grand Prix series ..
and return to Auckland..
the ute owned by Lynton Ryan my crewman and good friend. "

Alan's first Mini an " 850 " suitably modified became "Tomato " which he raced 1965 - 67,he later had one that was purple at some stage, could be this car.



Alan's Car at the NZIGP 1968 - probably when " purple " - or it could be " Tomato " with the Chromed wide wheels -you can tell of course from the photo - mine.
Crate of Coca Cola products beside the car, Alan was signwriter by trade,and had great paintwork and signage on his cars,he worked for Coca Cola around this time in this trade.



Have a few more Mini pics - must make sure I haven't posted them already on this thread - apologies if I do.
Many have been seen on other threads " Motor racing my early years Pukekohe " Dunedin Festival " and others.