World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most definitive. No one expected him to win, not the competition, not the race officials, and not even the driver himself. Taking a guided tour of the panama canal allows you to hop between the atlantic and pacific oceans with minimum hassle. Paddy hopkirk documentary part 1 of 4 paddys garage. It was the pairing of northern ireland s patrick paddy hopkirk and his codriver henry liddon that pulled. The sun was out for the huge collection of cooper racing cars from all formulas including formula junior, f3, f2, f1 and the old 500s. A dash of the irish first edition by bill price, paddy hopkirk isbn. It comes 54 years after his historic win driving a red mini cooper s into the history books on the 1964 monte. Paddy established himself as one of the fastest mini drivers in the world when he and henry liddon won the 1964 monte carlo rally. Mar 09, 2015 paddy hopkirk, who steered the mini cooper s to victory in the worlds most famous rally the monte carlo takes brian to chalgrove airfield in oxford. Coloring pages for boys, coloring books, mini drawings, car drawings. See more ideas about classic race cars, mini cooper classic and triumph tr3.
It was the pairing of northern irelands patrick paddy hopkirk and his codriver henry liddon that pulled off the big surprise, resisting the supposed superiority of significantly more powerful rivals in their small british car. Former rally driver paddy hopkirk will be 86 next month but shows no signs of slowing down. Alongside henry liddon he won the 1964 monte carlo rally in a mini cooper s car number 37, license plateregistration tag 33 ejb. Jet motors rolling in the paddy hopkirk tribute, john. Mini coopermini cooper s by graham robson books on. Mar 27, 2006 discover book depositorys huge selection of peter hopkirk books online. Aug 16, 2011 the list consisted of james deans lotus ten, the adams probe 16 from a clockwork orange, keith moons 1938 chrysler wimbledon, a range rover previously owned by princess diana and paddy hopkirks racing mini cooper 407 arx. Cars that rock paddy hopkirks handbrake turn youtube. Peter hopkirk was born in nottingham, the son of frank stewart hopkirk, a prison chaplain, and mary perkins. Patrick barron paddy hopkirk born 14 april 1933 is a former rally driver from northern ireland. On 21 january 1964, the mini cooper s won the monte carlo rally for the first time. Paddy hopkirk, who steered the mini cooper s to victory in the world s most famous rally the monte carlo takes brian to chalgrove airfield in oxford. Rally legend paddy hopkirk is a brand ambassador for mini owner bmw.
A new limitededition model has been introduced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of paddy hopkirk s legendary win of the famed monte carlo rally in 1964 in a mini cooper s. The paddy hopkirk collection mini sport mini sport. Ron crellin, paddy hopkirk, john cooper and stuart turner. In 2014 we celebrate the 50th anniversary of paddy hopkirk winning the monte carlo rally in a mini. Hopkirk s most famous mount was perhaps the most quintessentially british car of its decade. Paddy hopkirk and his red mini won the monte carlo rally in 1964. Aug 18, 2014 bo ljungfeldt roared to the top of the time sheets in his ford falcon, but paddy hopkirk remained hot on his heels in his mini cooper s. The author is the famed rally driver paddy hopkirk, best known for his giantkilling performances in the mini cooper s, including wining the 1964 monte carlo. Order online all classic mini paddy hopkirk collection from mini sport, worlwide delivery javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. A 1963 mini cooper s on display at the london classic car show which opened today in olympia london, united kingdom. Paddy hopkirk, winner of the 1964 monte carlo rally, is one of britain s bestknown rally drivers and made the motorsport big time in mini coopers.
Paddy s garage is a record of my interests in all british cars. He grew up at danbury, essex, notable for the historic palace of the bishop of rochester. Half a century since paddy hopkirk made the classic mini a. Clayton, panama was once fort clayton in the panama canal zone. It was designed and built over 20 years as a labour of love by the man on the left of the photograph, graham mcconnell. Paddy hopkirk brake system assembly for mini cooper s with 7. Paddy hopkirk 85 rally driver excommunicated by catholic. Exworks paddy hopkirk 1967 circuit of ireland winner,1966 austin mini cooper. Explore books by peter hopkirk with our selection at. Peter hopkirk s most popular book is the great game. The race for lhasa by hopkirk, peter and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The legend, paddy hopkirk carole nash riac classic car show. Acdcs brian johnson meets mini legend paddy hopkirk in. Paddy hopkirk is the author of longest drive of all 0. Paddy s garage is comprised of a 1959 austin healey mk1 bugeye sprite, a 1973 austin mini cooper s tribute and a 2004 mini cooper s. Who we are hopkirks world class automotive accessories. It was the pairing of northern ireland s patrick paddy hopkirk and his codriver henry liddon that pulled off the big surprise, resisting the supposed superiority of significantly more powerful rivals in their small british car. Paddy hopkirk polished alloy rocker cover mini sport. Pundit arena, spartan daily, milwaukee irish fest, the ennis sisters, pucci productions, the rise foundation, san jose state women s basketball, san jose state spartans, tanda tula, rock bar belfast, linda mcguire and lisa mcguirekelly np dodge real estate, joanie madden s musical tour of ireland, the druids, depot cafe, paddy hopkirk mini. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read mini coopermini cooper s. This book is a great addition to any motor sports fans library. Paddy hopkirk in a morris mini cooper s at 6hours brands hatch, june 1964. Exworks paddy hopkirk 1967 circuit of ireland winner, 1966 austin mini cooper s registration no.
Hopkirks book focuses primarily on the men who travelled the silk road in search of ancient treasures. Alongside henry liddon, he won the 1964 monte carlo rally in a mini cooper s car. In 2005 paddy was honoured with a place in irish sports hall of fame and he was the fourth inductee into the world rally hall of fame. Pirelli classic marathon, won in a mini cooper s, his glittering career is described in all its glory. Published on apr 11, 2014 a new series on quest follows acdc rock star brian johnson as he meets the people behind six car makers that have mad a significant impact in the past 100 years. The next leg of the rally was made up largely of milelong flatout sections, but hopkirk refused to let his bigengined rivals build up a decisive advantage. Hopkirk, wrote lord longford, displayed astonishing.
His car accessories business was sold in the 1990s, and he subsequently set up a marketing firm. Paddy hopkirk s exclusive brand launched in collaboration with the world s leading mini specialists. Paddy hopkirk and henry liddon mini cooper stock photos. Clearly i was born the wrong sex, in the wrong time. Paddy, a jovial irishman, was an aggressive driver, hunched bulkily over the wheel. Paddy hopkirk project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The car is obviously a poor re paint maybe even a change of colour as it looks to be flat black under the bonnet usually a give away when changing colour and the rear 14 panel stickers have been poorly masked and painted around. The precision and flair that made him a hero back then is still very much evident, albeit at a more measured pace. The 50th anniversary of the mini s improbable victory on the monte carlo rally will celebrated at this year s goodwood festival of speed irishman paddy hopkirk will drive a mini cooper s up the goodwood hill during the 2729 june event, and is certain to be a favourite among spectators as he evokes memories of his heroic performance on the mountain stages of southern france in 1964. Paddy hopkirk specialist mini parts a full range of high quality paddy hopkirk branded mini parts, specially designed and developed in conjunction with paddy hopkirk to commemorate one of britains most successfull rally drivers who has become synoymous with mini and the monte carlo rally that he so famously won in 1964. Attending events around the uk, he continues to be a popular figure, recounting his stories from an amazing career.
Jan 24, 2014 on 21 january 1964, the mini cooper s won the monte carlo rally for the first time. Paddy hopkirks circuit of ireland anniversary classics world. Mini cooper s 1964 rally monte carlo driven by paddy hopkirk red mini cooper. Patrick leigh fermor in the daily telegraph nominated the great game for the book of the year. Image taken from the book mini cooper rally giants series by graham robson. The product designs logos and markings are all registered trade marks and cannot be reproduced unless written permission is obtained from mini sport ltd. Paddy hopkirk mini austin s tribute to a rally driving legend. The paddy hopkirk story, the luck of the irish david thomas. Exworks paddy hopkirk 1967 circuit of ireland winner. Peter hopkirk has 16 books on goodreads with 23741 ratings. Alongside henry liddon, he won the 1964 monte carlo rally in a mini cooper s car number 37, license plateregistration tag 33 ejb. Bex from artbybex has created a unique bespoke art piece celebrating the mini rally victories of paddy hopkirk, especially the 1964 monte carlo rally victory that changed patrick hopkirk into paddy hopkirk the mini legend forever. A disarmingly modest man, paddy originally approached bmc with the plea, i do want to drive cars which are capable of winning rallies outright. That said, lee elliott wasnt feeling very knowledgeable when he walked there from the mirador locks in the blazing sun, family in tow, to find an irish pub.
If ever a production car was an instantly proper fit for serious rallying, it was the mini, particularly as massaged by both cooper car and the competitions department at british motor corporation. Youre wrong, you know, it isnt the mini in which paddy hopkirk won the monte carlo rally 50 years ago to become a house hold name. This exact replica of the iconic car was built complete and to original specification of the 1964, 33 ejb 33 bbl by the late graham mcconnell. A disarmingly modest man, paddy originally approached bmc with the plea, i do want to drive cars which are capable of winning rallies outright, even if im not. The car was driven to 4th place in the 1963 rac rally by paddy hopkirk henry liddon and to 2nd place in the 1965 monte carlo rally by raymond baxter. Fast past some aspects of fast driving never change. Brand new book by bmc competitions manager bill price with paddy hopkirk, 216 pages. Patrick barron hopkirk mbe born 14 april 1933 is a former rally driver from northern ireland.
Paddy hopkirk is a brand of automotive accessories for example, roof bars named after hopkirk. Oct 15, 2014 author peter hopkirk wrote of his love for the characters, the settings, the adventure that were part of the contest between the british, russians, and others that was played out in inner asia. Mini cooper s, classic mini, classic cars, car illustration, car drawings, cute. The book is, coincidentally enough, rather like mini.
Among paperwork with the car are the continuation buff log book from the. Within this limited edition legendary anniversary artwork, bex has captured the same handbuilt attention to detail, that the bmc rally team built into the mini. He had been involved in the automotive trade from his early days in rallying. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on javascript in your browser. Order online all classic mini paddy hopkirk collection from mini sport, worlwide delivery. Top gear restoration ripoff what happened to 407 arx. The car is now owned by paddy hopkirk himself, who when reunited with the. This experience allows you to enjoy monkey island and enjoy a picnic lunch in san lorenzo national park before exploring fort san lorenzo. Edward said in punch magazine called it a superb account and the ft declared it to be immensely readable and magisterial. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Mini coopermini cooper s ebook written by graham robson.
People thought cooper and mini were joking, but as rally driver paddy hopkirk put it. He and jack won again in 1961 and 1962 driving a works sunbeam rapier. A dash of the irish h4110 by price, bill hopkirk, paddy. The story of paddy hopkirk, as told to one of his closest collaborators, former competitions manager bill price. At an age when most people are happy to put their feet up paddy is still driving tens of thousands of. Mention the words mini racing and one famous moment will immediately spring to mind for most enthusiasts. Paddy hopkirk, winner of the 1964 monte carlo rally, is one of bri.
As my knowledge base grows ill be posting technical articles, photos, stories, videos and british car events. Paddy hopkirk was a professional racing and rally driver in the sixties and seventies. The car is an exact replica of the original, right down to the number plate 33ejb. The entertaining story of one of britains best and most successful rally drivers of his time this is his story. The paddy hopkirk collection, exclusive to mini sport despite that moment happening the best part of six decades ago, paddy is still very much an icon for classic car enthusiasts. Aug 05, 2010 paddy hopkirk mini austin s tribute to a rally driving legend. Peter hopkirks most popular book is the great game.
Yet 55 years ago, patrick paddy hopkirk and his codriver henry liddon came out ahead in one of the greatest david versus goliath motorsports battles ever. Patrick barron hopkirk born april 14th, 1933 winner of the 1964 monte carlo rally with henry liddon in a mini cooper five times winner of the circuit of ireland rally member of the world rally hall of fame inductee into the irish sports hall of fame a northern ireland belfast telegraph sports personality. Austin mini 7 seven 850 1967 test drive in top gear with engine sound scc tv duration. Published on jul 11, 2014 paddy hopkirk started his winning career in professional racing and rally driving in 1955. Back in the autumn of 2012, rich and i set off for monaco with a voucher for a blagged hertz rental car, a printed map and a bearded cameraman to follow in paddy hopkirks tyre tracks on some of europes greatest driving roads though a bit of confusion with the booking ended us with us a convertible auto mini rather than the latest. Paddy hopkirk, 97862032447, please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from wikipedia or other free sources online. He has tasted success in many motorsport events worldwide, the most notable victory being the winner of the 1964 monte carlo rally in a mini cooper. Rolling in the paddy hopkirk tribute, john cooper s works mini. The 50th anniversary of the minis improbable victory on the monte carlo rally will celebrated at this years goodwood festival of speed irishman paddy hopkirk will drive a mini cooper s up the goodwood hill during the 2729 june event, and is certain to be a favourite among spectators as he evokes memories of his heroic performance on the mountain stages of southern france in 1964.
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