Minx Coincidence

- Nick Larkin

I’m left reeling, both by my own immense stupidity and by one of the most astonishing coincidences of my entire existence.

You may recall that I unexpectedly satisfied my 40-year urge for a Hillman Minx Series III in ‘coffee and cream’ by stupidly pressing the ‘bid’ button on a certain well-known internet auction site. Although there were lots of bids and couple of days to go, I emerged er, victorious. However, the car, which had been in a Skegness garage since 1973, really needs more bodywork repairs than I could ever dare to attempt. So far, attempts to add to the vehicle to the local car collection of the Lincolnshire Vintage Vehicle Society have come to nothing. Do feel free to remind them.