Hi all,
I have been a fan of Heartbeat since it started in 1992, and have made many trips to Goathland since then, but was not lucky enough to be there when they were filming episodes.
I bought the Heartbeat Mini van in June 2009, soon after they finished filming the final episode of Heartbeat. It was registered in 1978, although in Heartbeat it appeared to be a 1964 model as it displayed Reg No BOA 430B during filming. Sharp eyed Mini enthusiasts may have noticed during episodes that it has a different bonnet bage, light switches, gear lever and steering wheel to those fitted on earler models.
There were three Mini Vans used during the series, and mine was the last one and used from 2000 - 2009.
Since owning the van I have made several trips from South Lincolnshire to Goathland with it and displayed the van outside the Aidensfield Stores.
Last year, with the help of Philip who owns the Aidensfield Stores, I organised a Heartbeat Vehicle Rally which was a great success, so I am organising another for this year in June.
More details can be found on my Rally page here:-
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Heartbeat-Vehicle-Rally/183888744969741Alan