Bessie took my Dad and I to meet the new Monte Carlo Special Edition MINI. On our way to Chicago we saw but one MINI – red with a white roof. I suspect that it could have been a Monte Carlo without its markings.
This was the best vantage point I could get.
This was the best vantage point I could get.
A clear shot of the Monte Carlo through a mirror!
A clear shot of the Monte Carlo through a mirror!
Paddy Hopkirk reminiscing about his Monte Carlo rally days.
Paddy Hopkirk reminiscing about his Monte Carlo rally days.
The unveiling.
The unveiling.
Unveiled!
Unveiled!
It may be the shortest car at the show, but it's the closest to Heaven!
It may be the shortest car at the show, but it's the closest to Heaven!
Paddy Hopkirk and me!
Paddy Hopkirk and me!
My next car, the Lister from Avanti.
My next car, the Lister from Avanti.
Finally, a moment alone with the Monte Carlo.
Finally, a moment alone with the Monte Carlo.
Free Stuff! Including a Patty Hopkirk signed plaque!
Free Stuff! Including a Patty Hopkirk signed plaque!
