In an old barn lies a green mini, protected by the worst that the weather may, bring but exposed to corrosion nonetheless and mice, spiders, mosses and other new inhabitants. A farmyard is often a great place to see old vehicles in gradual states of decay. On some of the smaller Irish Islands, where a regular vehicle test is not required, many such vehicles still move around held together by twine and other matter.
Here’s the green mini in the hay barn, being disguised by cobwebs and green matter.
It almost looks as if the mirror has been cleaned regularly, such is its shine when compared to the car’s flank. The cobwebs the clue to how much polishing this mirror has received of late. The headlights could do with a bit of a clean too.
Don’t suppose she’ll be moving very far in the coming days, weeks, months……….
Meticulous Mick 
Oh, lovely! Such a personality.
So much feelings in these images, MM. 🙂 Beautiful details…
The fire truck that I photographed was also in an old barn.
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There’s a little red flat in the same barn too. May be going back….😃
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My first car was a Mini, “born” in 1973 and its colour was “Not Quite White”. I drove it around parts of New Zealand for nearly 20 years until it became impractical to carry babies in it. Would also love to see more photos of the old green Mini.
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Will have to work this one out – it is half covered and don’t want to go snooping around too much……Enjoy the weekend Carol 🍀
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What a coincidence John, I was just thinking ealier about 2 old fashioned ruined cars we used to play in as children, and what a pity it was they were gone, as they would make great subjects!
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Oh please, let me oblige…..😉
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Love these (my mom had a VW beetle that also gott oir feet wet!!)
Makes me want to see more of the old car!!
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👍
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Nice pic as usual. Vintage mini’s are pretty rare. There was something much nicer about them than the modern version, even if my feet kept getting wet.
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We had an Austin A40 in which the rubber mat had to cover the hole in the passenger footwell..💦
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Aha, so you understood my comment. But I loved that car, it was amazing the number of people you could squish into it in the early 1980’s.
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We upgraded from the A40 to a Triumph Herald! The Herald at least had character, albeit not much oomph.
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Love Minis – had four and bust two before moving onto bigger things. Time was when this was the only first car to have – would like another to restore 🙂
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My sister’s first car was a mini…….👍
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Nicely done, a fitting memorial to a once fine servant.
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Thank you Compass, I felt it was unlikely to get much of a positive reaction but thought I’d throw it out there anyway. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. MM 🍀
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