Mini Fest 2026
I have been a regular attender to the British Mini Club‘s Mini shows at Stanford Hall near Rugby for many years, but always arriving in another marque, never a Mini. … Read more
the rambling motorist
The Rambling Motorist is a blog of all things motoring to enable prospective employers to see Mark Smith’s freelance writing style.
Mini Fest 2026
Entering Your Car Into A Carnival Parade
I have never taken part in a carnival parade before. I had never considered it. Classic car enthusiasts sometimes only think of classic car events, motorsport, or simply driving their … Read more
Invite to Cheswardine
Last month, I was highly honoured to be invited to attend the Cheswardine classic car show to show with my car “Bluebelle” to raise money for the parish hall. Cheswardine … Read more
Introducing James
Last week, whilst out in my Skoda Octavia Scout “Oskar”, my wife had a big accident in the car, writing the car off. She broke her thumb, and hurt her … Read more
Supercars at Tern Hill Hall July 2025
In aid of the West Midlands Air ambulance, Tern Hill Hall hold a regular summer months classic car meeting. This month, not only was there the usual classic cars, but … Read more
The Rambling Motorist
Hello, happy New Year, and thanks for stopping by my new website blog. My name is Mark Smith, and my New Years resolution is to get back into writing, on … Read more