Once again, we made our way to Oxford for MITP 2003. This year was special in that it was the first outing for our recently completed mini van. We also took down the S-Works and Mini 40, and a Mini Cabriolet that our body man, Chippy, and his wife were using.

Once again the weather was fine, and the turn out really good. However, there seemed to be fewer attractions, with no star guest and no rally car. However, the trade stands were numerous, and the club stands busy. And there was a great display of mini magazine star vehicles and competition minis.

Amongst these vehicles was Tom Kidd's, who's mini we had recently done all the body work on, and had resprayed in the wonderful metallic purple colour.

Once again, Mr and Mrs. Vidler entered their Riley Elf into the concourse competition. Again, the competition was very tough, and they just missed out on a prize.

Weeks before, it had been on the Mad Mini's Lakes Run, where on the way back it had been run into by a new Fiat. Needless to say, the Riley was repairable, and the Fiat a write-off. So the few weeks before the show had been quite hectic trying to get Mr. Vidler's Elf repaired and ready.

As a surprise, we also arranged a buffet for the guys at the Border City Mini Club stand, where we invited various friends, customers and fellow club members. It was a great spread, but saddened by the fact that Anne, George and Chippy had gone down with food poisoning the day before. So the vast numbers of scones with cream and jam were never eaten by the intended!

As a tribute, we all got together and posed for a special message for those in bed and feeling very ill.

Lets hope next year is less troublesome, and more exciting with some special displays and spectacles, even though much entertainment was provided by the enthusiasm and dedication of the mini owners!