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[RichMPiBlue]

 

[A-Cell]

I enjoyed this. Thanks for finding it.
3 years before I started my apprenticeship. The film shows then minis being put in the Exhibitition Hall at Long-bridge, opposite the end of CAB1.
I wonder who the lady was that won the ballot. Presumably she won the 1,000,000 mini. What happened to the car?

[mab01uk]

I enjoyed this. Thanks for finding it.
3 years before I started my apprenticeship. The film shows then minis being put in the Exhibitition Hall at Long-bridge, opposite the end of CAB1.
I wonder who the lady was that won the ballot. Presumably she won the 1,000,000 mini. What happened to the car?

 

The 1,000,000 Mini is now owned by VW and is on display in their museum in Germany see below.

 

Inside Zeithaus: Volkswagen’s incredible car collection:-

"Autostadt (that’s ‘car city’ in English) is Volkswagen’s mammoth visitor attraction, located next to the firm’s HQ in Wolfsburg, Germany. Developed at a cost of more than €400 million, it attracts around two million visitors a year, with each VW brand having its own architect-designed home in the grounds, with its latest models on display. Tucked in one corner is the Zeithaus, featuring five floors of automotive heritage – and not only telling the story of Volkswagen...."

https://www.motoring...car-collection/

 

1965 Austin Mini

"It’s not just Volkswagens featured in the Zeithaus. The first production car with a transverse four-cylinder engine and front-wheel drive, the original Mini was a packaging marvel. It “set the standards for compact cars”, admits Volkswagen. This example was the one-millionth Mini to be produced by BMC."

 

 

1971 Autobianchi A112

"The Autobianchi A112 followed the example set by the Mini in England. With its variable rear seat and large hatchback offering easy access to the boot, it was more practical than the Mini, while the 44hp engine meant it was faster than the Brit, too. Although popular in its native Italy, the Autobianchi A112 never achieved the same cult status as the Mini."

 

Edited by mab01uk, 31 August 2018 - 10:22 PM.