Paddy came to Brooklands to talk about his life with the unique BMC Mini and how his rally triumphs helped set the car. A great conversation wit Harry Sherrard.
A reunion took place at The Fairmile in Cobham on the 10th February 2022 of some of the former employees at University Motors, the first of its kind in 40 years. Some great stories were shared of working at the garage and its involvement in preparing and selling its version of the last tranche of MGC's together with their tuning of BMC Minis.
Henry Cole, tv presenter, producer and director best known for World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides, The Motorbike Show, Shed and Buried and Find it, Fix it, Flog it talks with Steve Parrish about his life in the fast lane.
Please note that Henry's choice of words can be very adult!
Tiff talks with Harry Sherrard about his life behind the wheel, be it motor racing or tv presenting. A great raconteur, expressing some strong held opinions in a forthright way!
Recorded at Brooklands Museum on 13th January 2022.
SStuart Derrington tells the fascinating story of the life of his father. V.W. Derrington Ltd proudly claimed to have been selling performance enhancing modifications since 1919, and pronounced themselves as the first tuning equipment supplier! They were however, very well established by the 1960's and undoubtedly knew their stuff. Amongst other things Derrington were the official UK agent for Weber Carburetors, if you wanted a Weber in the 60's it came through Derrington. For lots more info on Derrington, visit the VW Derrington facebook page.tuart Derrington tells the fascinating story of the life of his father.