The 2nd June 2019 saw these three Minis and their accompanying bus set of from leafy Hertfordshire to Turin on the 50th Anniversary of the release of the iconic film 'The Italian Job' staring Michael Caine.

The idea to recreate the film was developed five years previously by 'The Welwyn Jolly Boys Drinking Club', an eclectic group of friends, after several bottles of port following a St.

Georges Day lunch.

‘Hang on lads, I've got a great idea..’ soon became a massive project for Charlie Croker and his modern-day drinking club.

What seemed like a fairly straightforward escapade to start with soon turned into a far more complicated proposition when it was realised that there are actually very few Minis in good enough condition to make the 2,000 mile round trip including passing over the Alps.

Twice.

The decision was therefore made to purchase three Minis and completely rebuild them, styled to replicate the 1968 Mk.

I Mini Cooper S as used in the film.

A former (school run) Bedfor...