The London Motorcycle Museum has named its revamped refreshment area the Minter Café. The café displays all the trophies won by racing legend Derek Minter, including his “King of Brands” crown. The museum, in Greenford, Middlesex, exhibits over 150 classic and British motorcycles.
One of Britain’s greatest short circuit racers, Minter, died in January this year, aged 82.
Best known for his prowess on British tracks and known as the original “King of Brands” he was a multiple champion, mostly on Manx Nortons. This was in the late fifties and sixties when he was competing against the likes of Mike Hailwood, Bob McIntyre, John Hartle and John Cooper. But he was also a regular and successful competitor in world championship events in Europe and in the Isle of Man when the TT was a championship event.