The BeForty Rally is a truly European affair, taking place at a new continental venue each year. For 2026, the rally was based in Winchester, with participating cars and crews from across the continent. Network member Salopia, seen here in his MG M Type Midget (WC 1578) also entered, covering 250 miles over the two days. The Pre-war Car website describes the concept of the event thus: “Take one hundred young enthusiasts (all under forty), add fifty pre-war cars, mix them into a beautiful European setting for a weekend, and let the magic happen. It’s about the cars, yes, but even more about the people and the unbeatable atmosphere.” 

Springtime on Canada’s East coast arrives later than in the U.K. Network member Mick Lynch and partner Magda are seen here about to set off on a run in their 1929 Morris Minor Coachbuilt Saloon (Formerly TP 8399), just days after the last vestiges of winter had departed for a few months.

Wednesday, 8th April,  was the warmest day of the year (to date) in East Anglia, with 25.5 degrees C recorded in Cambridge. It was just 20.5 degrees, 40 miles east of that hotspot, but warm enough for some serious lane exploration in rural Suffolk.

If it’s your intention to compete in your 90+ year-old car, then the vehicle needs to be fit-for-purpose and operating efficiently. New member Rufus (Salopia) has already competed in a VSCC Trial in WC 1578, his MG M Type Midget and found aspects of its performance less than ideal. With another event just a few weeks away, Rufus has been methodically working through his car’s ‘to-do’ list and reports that the car’s first proving run indicated that his efforts have been well worthwhile.

Jeremy Evans has featured regularly in this spot over the winter, either driving his 1930 MG Midget (GH 6758) or this, his 1929 Morris Minor Coachbuilt Saloon (DF 9053). He is seen here as captured through the lens of Phil Jones’ camera, while taking part in the driving tests section at the recent VSCC Light Car Welsh Weekend.

Jeremy Evans is currently competing (27th – 29th March) in the VSCC’s Light Car Section’s Welsh Weekend, based in Llandrindod Wells. He is not alone, as at least three other pre-war Minors are taking part, as seen in the photographic images to be found on the website’s forum. His Saloon, DF 9053 is seen here parked at the top of a steep and arduous incline.

While the U.K. has been experiencing some springtime warmth, the same can’t be said of the east coast of Canada. Nova Scotia resident and PWMN member, Mick Lynch, sent this contrasting image of his front garden.

Greenhaugh is a small village in Northumberland (Pop. 57), located in the upper reaches of North Tynedale. Peter Brock, who owns this 1934 Morris Minor Four-door Saloon (AAO 463), photographed his Minor with the village as the scenic backdrop while exercising his famous ‘Around the Edge’ car.  If that last sentence means nothing to you, and you are a Network forum member, then examine this forum page.

The sun is out, the hedgerows are turning green, time to use some of that precious petroleum stored away in your Minor’s fuel tank. Please remember to take some photos while you are out and submit them to info@prewarminor.com. There is a strong possibility one of them could appear here.

There are plenty of talented individuals populating the pre-war Morris Minor world. This complete rebuild of a 1934 ‘Eddyfree’ 5-cwt Van (AKR 890) is being undertaken by Philip Major, whose carpentry skills can clearly be seen in this photograph of the car’s body frame.