[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-minis-to-party-at-silverstone\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-minis-to-party-at-silverstone\/","headline":"Classic MINIs to party at Silverstone","name":"Classic MINIs to party at Silverstone","description":"Mini to Celebrate 60 Years at Silverstone, British Museum and International Mini Meet Forget feeling guilty about nostalgia; looking back is not a bad thing \u2013 there\u2019s been a spate of articles recently reassuring us that it\u2019s good for the soul to look back. In short, nostalgia is a positive thing, not a negative thing. With that in mind, here\u2019s something to feel very positive about in the depths of another dull British winter \u2013 Mini will be celebrating its […]","datePublished":"2019-02-07","dateModified":"2019-02-07","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Classic-MINIs-to-party-at-silverstone-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Classic-MINIs-to-party-at-silverstone-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/classic-minis-to-party-at-silverstone\/","about":["Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS","Mini"],"wordCount":453,"keywords":["classic mini","Mini","mini cooper"],"articleBody":"Mini to Celebrate 60 Years at Silverstone, British Museum and International Mini MeetForget feeling guilty about nostalgia; looking back is not a bad thing \u2013 there\u2019s been a spate of articles recently reassuring us that it\u2019s good for the soul to look back. In short, nostalgia is a positive thing, not a negative thing.With that in mind, here\u2019s something to feel very positive about in the depths of another dull British winter \u2013 Mini will be celebrating its 60th birthday in 2019, and Silverstone Classic will be joining in for this year\u2019s show in July.The Friday timetable will see a Mini pageant for owners of pre-2001 models; that means that if you have a classic Mini \u2013 not the BMW relaunched Mini \u2013 you are invited to participate with the Celebration Package.This package offers classic Mini owners the chance to purchase a pair of adult tickets along with a vehicle pass, as well as having access rights to take part in the Friday parade in your Mini on the Grand Prix circuit. This package offers classic Mini owners the chance to purchase a pair of adult tickets along with a vehicle pass, as well as having access rights to take part in the Friday parade in your Mini on the Grand Prix circuit. It\u2019s a unique chance for old-style Mini owners, who aren\u2019t members of any participating car clubs already registered for the show, to join in the celebrations. Ticket numbers are limited and can be purchased from the official silverstone.com site by selecting the relevant package.It\u2019s going to be a big year for the classic Mini and a month later The British Motor Museum will also be celebrating the Mini\u2019s birthday with the 2019 National Mini and Metro Show on Sunday 4th August 2019 supported by various Mini clubs. The week before, the museum will be trying to get into the Guinness Book of Records by attempting to create the longest line of Minis ever. As if all this wasn\u2019t enough, a week later the International Mini Meet (IMM) returns to Britain for Sunday 11th August \u2013 the event is only held in the UK every five years, and this year will be happening in the south-west, for the first time, at Washingpool Farm, Easter Compton in Bristol.Visitors can expect another Mini birthday party, featuring a Show and Shine, trade stands, live music and various prizes to be won. I\u2019ve no doubt more will be announced as the year progresses,but this will surely be enough for now to dissipate the winter blues for ownersof a classic Mini and fans alike and something to look forward to for thecoming summer – get polishing! 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