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Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Derbyshire Times, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting… The Masters of the Marque awards, which are sponsored by Wera Tools UK and organised by the award-winning classic car museum, honour people like Kevin, who cherish their classic cars. Kevin Frost’s 1981 Leyland Mini Van scooped the ‘Survivor’ Award at Masters of the Marque event
The popularity of the Mini Van was fueled by its versatility, affordability, and practicality. Its compact size made it ideal for urban environments, while its spacious interior offered ample room for passengers and cargo. The Mini Van’s popularity peaked in the 1970s, with sales figures reaching over 1 million units annually. This was a period of significant economic growth and a booming automotive industry.
Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Today, there are just 2,993 original Minis left in the UK with an MOT and 10 of them live at Great British Car Journey, including three which visitors can take for a drive with the Drive Dad’s Car experience. Kevin’s son proudly holds the Masters of the Marque trophy awarded for his rare Mini Van The packed event attracted more than 200 classic and modern Minis and their owners from all over the UK. Richard Usher, founder of Great British Car Journey said: “At the museum it’s no secret we absolutely love the iconic Mini – it’s one of our hero cars and it was incredibly difficult to choose just a handful of winners. Kevin’s Mini Van was just outstanding.
The event was a huge success, with over 100 Mini owners attending. The event featured a variety of activities, including a track day, a car show, and a driving experience. The track day was a highlight, with many Mini owners pushing their cars to the limit. Some even managed to break the track record.