A special anniversary to celebrate 60 years of one of the most iconic motorcars of the 20th century is being held in the north of the island soon.

The Isle of Man Motor Museum in Jurby is hosting the event to celebrate 60 years of the original Mini.

Steve Glynn, who volunteers at the museum, told iomtoday.co.im the museum wants people to turn up with their Minis from each and every era.

He added: ’We’d love to see them all, from 1959 to the present day, Morris Mini-Minors, Austin Sevens, Austin Minis, Morris Minis, BL Minis, Clubmans, Morris Mini Travellers/Austin Mini Countrymans, Mini vans and pickups, Mini Mokes, Minis and all other Mini-based specials, Wolseley Hornets and Riley Elfs.

’They all have a story to tell and have all been instrumental in shaping the history of this diminutive vehicle.’

The event will also celebrate 50 years of arguably the Mini’s finest hour when three Mini Coopers stole the show and made them a cultural icon in the 1969 film The Italian Job starring Sir Michael Caine.

The event is on Sunday, August 25, starting at 10am with a static display followed by demonstration runs at 11am and 1pm of some Italian Job inspired cars and finishing off at 2pm with MINI 60 being spelt out using Minis either side of the three legs motif in the car park for an aerial shot to mark the occasion.

The event is free to attend. However, normal admission fees apply for those wishing to enter the museum itself. On display inside the museum, visitors will find three Minis, a Mini One as well as a Mini-based off-roader, along with over 350 motorcycles and 200 other vehicles.

The adjacent Guard House cafe will also be open on the day for visitors.