The Morris Vehicle Association Rally (MVA) 2023 was hosted by the Morris Minor Owners Club (MMOC) as part of their 75th Anniversary Rally at the Impney Estate, Droitwich, Worcestershire, a delightful backdrop to the proceedings.
The Wolseley Register stand
The Wolseley Register stand displayed 8 Wolseleys across the weekend, plus a couple of non-Wolseley models brought by Register members. The Wolseley exhibits included a range of models spanning over 45 years of production:
1925 – 11/22
1946 – Eight
1948 – Eight
1958 – 15/50 and two 1500s Mk I
1963 –1500 Mk III
1971 – Wolseley 18/85
Wolseley Register Regalia
The Regalia gazebo provided respite from the windy conditions for Members to gather under. Members of other MVA clubs patronised the stall where Anders Clausager was signing copies of the latest Register Publication – Wolseley 4/50 & 6/80: a Super Profile.
Other MVA Clubs
Other Morris Vehicle Association (MVA) clubs included the Morris Register, Landcrab Owners’ Club International, Morris Commercial Club, MG Octagon Club, LCV Register and the 6/80 & MO Oxford & Cowley Club. This gave a wide range of models for everyone to view alongside the hundreds of Morris Minors present. Some Wolseley Register Members displayed their cars on other MVA club stands, especially joint Members of clubs who were holding their National Rally at the event.
The Rally
A large car boot/auto-jumble area served those looking for spare parts and entertainment was provided in the Arena and marquee. Representatives of the all MVA cars were invited into the Arena on Saturday afternoon when all the Wolseley Register cars present took part.
The MVA trophy was presented to a 1939 C11/30F Morris Military Ambulance. All the MVA clubs were given a certificate for supporting the event and a complimentary copy of the souvenir rally brochure.
Thanks to all who supported the event by either bringing their classic cars or visiting the club stand over the weekend.