We're on our way to the Mini's 59th birthday in August 2018. But let's have a look back at an earlier anniversary first. The 20th birthday party in particular, which took place in the UK on August 1979. A little group of modified Minis got together for the picture seen below. There is a lovely Stimson Safari Six in the middle and some much modified Mini saloons at the front, all in great late-1970s style. But how about the bright green creature seen at the right? Anyone any ideas about that specific one?
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The bigger picture: presumedly taken at Donington at the Mini 20th anniversary party on August 27, 1979
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But what on earth is that? Surely a home-made creation. More info would be welcome, though
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