In what has become something of a bank holiday tradition, Janie Maeers and Geof Wilson assembled a throng of interesting cars for a tour around the local Leicestershire villages over the Easter weekend. Here, the five Minors taking part line-up outside what might be a hostelry.

It’s known that pre-war Minors have appeared in a dozen or so movies, including box-office hits such as Genevieve and Summer Holiday. This 1934 Two-seater (VE 9944) appeared in a 1995 film entitled “Circle of Friends” with a cast that included Minnie Driver and Colin Firth.

This photograph of a line-up of Minors was discovered on the internet in 2021. However, it was taken much earlier as the pre-restoration image of 1930 Minor Semi-Sports (IA 9142) testifies. Mike Houston purchased IA 9142 in this condition in 2010 starting the car’s restoration around that time. Any help in establishing just where and when this photograph was taken would be appreciated. (email info@prewarminor.com)

Four differing versions of the pre-war Morris Minor are seen represented in this photo which was taken at the recent VSCC Light Car & Edwardian Section’s Welsh Weekend. Although totally outnumbered by the presence of scores of Austin Sevens, the six Minors (one not in frame) represented a recent attendance ‘high’ for the model at this event. (Photo via Jeremy Evans)

Accomplished vintage car photographer Phil Jones took this image of Nigel Stroud’s MG M Type Midget (KW 7956) while attending the VSCC’s Spring Start event at Silverstone recently.

Since acquiring MU 9144, Michael Patterson has been active at VSCC events in the ‘Flea’, his Minor Special. Here, he was photographed by Phil Jones at the recent Silverstone Spring Start event negotiating the driving test course. Sadly, there are no images of Michael and his Minor haring  along the Hangar Straight or rounding Copse, perhaps next year.

Joe Barnett recently attended the Hammerwich Cricket Club (Staffs) “Klaxon Hoard Gathering” charity pre-war car event along with his 1934 Morris Minor Two-seater (TJ 4258). Many of the attendees had already left for home when this evocative early evening photograph was taken,

Are you considering the purchase of a pre-war Morris Minor? There are plenty available to buy, including these two interesting vans. Full details can be found on the website’s forum here. (If you are not already a member, simply register when prompted and access is immediate.)

The VSCC Light Car & Edwardian Section’s Welsh Weekend is an annual highlight for those club members with appropriate vehicles. The traditional starting point for Saturday’s tour is the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells followed by a lunch stop en route. For 2025 lunch was to be taken in Montgomery (the former county town of the now defunct County of Montgomeryshire) where Alistair Bond’s Morris Minor Semi-Sports (IA 9142) was photographed upon arrival.

Alistair Bond is one of seven Minorists taking part in the forthcoming VSCC Light Car & Edwardian Section’s (LC&ES) Welsh Weekend. Here, his 1930 Morris Minor Semi-Sports (IA 9142) is undergoing some final fettling before Alistair sets off for Llandrindod Wells.