When NBN News hit the road in the sixties,
our fleet included Holden EKs and Ford Falcons,
but soon a new contender was on the scene…the Mighty Mini!
NBN acquired the van type..
Easy to park..perfect for News gathering.
NSW Police saw advantages too, comparable in size to the motorcycle/sidecar, but better safety and weather protection.
With the need for speed, the cooper s model made its mark
a top speed of 152 K’s, it was the perfect pursuit vehicle.
As popularity grew, Mini’s were seen across the region….
Cessnock CBD…..
Hunter St Newcastle…
and here leading the ANZAC Day Parade.
This glossy Morris 850 took pride of place at a local dealership..
turning heads as locals passed by!
and they cleaned up on race tracks too…
Hunter Valley Sporting Car Club held this rally at Singleton..
NBN News was there…to cover all the action,
of this much loved classic car.
