Driven: 1966 Mini Cooper S - Telegraph.co.uk
I’ve always been satisfied with my efforts in this area, until I drove a certain Almond Green Morris Mini Cooper S. Because at no point when thrumming along in this little gem did I look like a man who was making mental notes on the quality of the... If you’re wondering why I’ve been permitted to have so much fun, the clue lies in the age of the car, because 1966 is the year that racing at the Goodwood motor circuit came to an end after 18 memorable years. This was the point that race teams got to grips with aerodynamics, and with that came much faster cars. As the years passed, however, so the opportunity arose for the track to come back into use, and in 1998 the Earl of March marked a long and meticulous restoration project by hosting the first Goodwood Revival meeting , reintroducing cars of the... This year’s Revival takes place from September 11-13, and in testament to its popularity is already sold out. It’s no surprise, either, for this really is an event like no other, and not just for seeing priceless racing cars being driven flat-out. It's also in immersing yourself in an event where people (and yes, that includes visitors) dress up in vintage clothing, browse shops and stalls selling retro goods and enjoy all kinds of. Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
