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Stories, updates and car tales from the Borders Vintage Automobile Club.

20 May 2019 · Car Tales

How the Ford Capri made its Mark

When Ford launched the Capri in 1969 it was intended to be the European equivalent of the Mustang and it certainly made its mark…

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1 May 2019 · Car Tales

One of the Family

With the iconic Triumph Herald celebrating its 60th Birthday this year, we are delighted to share the individual journey of Herald owner and Club…

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23 April 2019 · Car Tales

The Cars are the Stars

The Italian Job – where are they now? Quite incredibly, it is 50 years since The Italian Job made its premiere on the silver…

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17 April 2019 · Car Tales

BVAC Classic launch with The Italian Job

In the year that the Mini turns 60, the BVAC Classic celebrate with the Year of the Mini The Borders Vintage Automobile Club will…

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30 March 2019 · Car Tales

I Didn’t Invent Mini, I Designed It. Issigonis

Legendary car designer Sir Alec Issigonis will forever be remembered for his two most famous designs, the Morris Minor and the Mini. However, there…

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25 February 2019 · Car Tales

Motoring Milestones in 2019

A year for big birthdays As you’ll probably know, 2019 is the year that the Mini celebrates its 60th birthday and to mark this…

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25 February 2019 · Car Tales

Bringing Home the Bentley?

by David Pratt, BVAC Chairman   David Pratt’s connection with most original and best preserved Derby Bentley in the world.     Now here’s…

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5 February 2019 · Car Tales

Lesser Known Minis

by Ian Lindley Of course, everyone is very familiar with the iconic Mini, indeed most of us have probably owned one at some point…

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2 February 2019 · Car Tales

My Motoring Journey – Fred Magill

Fred Magill, former BVAC Chairman How long have you been involved with the BVAC and what is your role within the organisation?  I have…

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