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Used Classic MINI Cooper Cars Models Mini Clubman and 1275GT: 1969–1980 Parts 1

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Used Classic MINI Cooper Cars Models Mini Clubman and 1275GT: 1969–1980 Parts 1

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In 1969, under the ownership of British Leyland, the Mini was given a facelift by stylist Roy Haynes, who had previously worked for Ford. The restyled version was called the Mini Clubman, and has a squarer frontal look, using the same indicator/sidelight assembly as the Austin Maxi. The Mini Clubman was intended to replace the upmarket Riley and Wolseley versions. A new model, dubbed the 1275GT, was slated as the replacement for the 998 cc Mini Cooper (the 1275 cc Mini Cooper S continued alongside the Mini Clubman 1275GT for two years until 1971). The Mini Clubman Estate took over where the Countryman and Traveller left off.

However, British Leyland continued to produce the classic 1959 "round-front" design, alongside the newer Mini Clubman and Mini Clubman 1275GT models (which were replaced in 1980 by the new hatchback Austin Metro, while production of the original "round-front" Mini design continued for another 20 years.)

Production of the Mini Clubman and Mini Clubman 1275GT got off to a slow start because the cars incorporated "lots of production changes" including the relocation of tooling from the manufacturer's Cowley plant to the Longbridge plant: very few cars were handed over to customers before the early months of 1970.

Early domestic market Mini Clubman were still delivered on cross-ply tyres despite the fact that by 1970 radials had become the norm for the car's mainstream competitors. By 1973 new Minis were, by default, being shipped with radial tyres, though cross-plies could be specified by special order, giving British buyers a price saving of $8. ~ MINI Cooper Cars Models Mini Clubman and 1275GT

Mini Cooper Cars - Mini Mark II (1967–1973)
Used Classic MINI Cooper Cars Models Mini Cooper and Cooper S (1961-2000) Parts 2

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Used Classic MINI Cooper Cars Models Mini Cooper and Cooper S (1961-2000)Parts 2

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Used Classic MINI Cooper Cars Models Mini Cooper and Cooper S (1961-2000)Parts 2

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A more powerful MINI Cooper Cars, dubbed the "S", was developed in tandem and released in 1963. Featuring a 1071 cc engine with a 70.61 mm bore and nitrided steel crankshaft and strengthened bottom end to allow further tuning; and larger servo-assisted disc brakes, 4,030 MINI Cooper S cars were produced and sold until the model was updated in August 1964. MINI Cooper Cars also produced two MINI Cooper S cars models specifically for circuit racing in the under 1000cc and under 1300cc classes respectively, rated at 970 cc and a 1275 cc, both with the 70.61mm bore and both of which were also offered to the public. The smaller-engine model was not well received, and only 963 had been built when the model was discontinued in 1965. The 1275 cc MINI Cooper S cars models continued in production until 1971.

Sales of the MINI Cooper Cars were as follows: 64,000 MINI Cooper Cars Mark I with 997 cc or 998 cc engines; 19,000 MINI Cooper S Cars Mark I with 970 cc, 1071 cc or 1275 cc engines; 16,000 MINI Cooper Cars Mark II with 998 cc engines; 6,300 MINI Cooper S Cars Mark II with 1275 cc engines. There were no MINI Cooper Cars Mark III and just 1,570 MINI Cooper S Cars Mark III 's.

The MINI Cooper S cars earned acclaim with Monte Carlo Rally victories in 1964, 1965 and 1967. Minis were initially placed first, second and third in the 1966 rally as well, but were disqualified after a controversial decision by the French judges. The disqualification related to the use of a variable resistance headlamp dimming circuit in place of a dual-filament lamp. It should be noted that the Citron DS that was eventually awarded first place had illegal white headlamps but escaped disqualification. The driver of the Citron, Pauli Toivonen, was reluctant to accept the trophy and vowed that he would never race for Citron again. BMC probably received more publicity from the disqualification than they would have gained from a victory.

Mini Cooper Cars - Mini Mark II (1967–1973)
Morris Mini Cars K (March 1969 – August 1971)

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Used Classic MINI Cars Models Mini Cooper and Cooper S: 1961–2000 Parts 1

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Used Classic MINI Cars Models Mini Cooper and Cooper S: 1961–2000 Parts 1

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Issigonis' friend John Cooper, owner of the Cooper Car Company and designer and builder of Formula One and rally cars, saw the potential of the Mini Cars for competition. Issigonis was initially reluctant to see the Mini Cars in the role of a performance car, but after John Cooper appealed to BMC management, the two men collaborated to create the Mini Cooper Cars, a nimble, economical and inexpensive car. The Austin Mini Cooper Cars and Morris Mini Cooper Cars debuted in 1961.

The original 848 cc engine from the Morris Mini-Minor Cars was given a longer stroke to increase capacity to 997 cc, boosting power from 34 bhp to 55 bhp (25 to 41 kW). The Mini Cars featured a racing-tuned engine, twin SU carburettors, a closer-ratio gearbox and front disc brakes, uncommon at the time in a small car. One thousand units of this version were commissioned by management, intended for and designed to meet the homologation rules of Group 2 rally racing. The 997 cc engine was replaced by a shorter stroke 998 cc unit in 1964.

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Mini Cooper Classic Cars - Morris Mini K

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Morris Mini K (March 1969 – August 1971, Australia only)

The Mini is a small car that was made by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000. The original is considered a British icon of the 1960s, and its space-saving front-wheel-drive layout (that allowed 80% of the area of the car's floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage) influenced a generation of car-makers. The vehicle is in some ways considered the British equivalent to its German contemporary, the Volkswagen Beetle, which enjoyed similar popularity in North America. In 1999 the Mini was voted the second most influential car of the 20th Century, behind the Ford Model T.

Built in the Australian British Motor Corporation factory at Zetland, NSW using 80% local content, the Morris Mini K was advertised as the "great leap forward". The Mini K ('K' standing for Kangaroo) had a 1098 cc engine and was the last round-nose model to be produced in Australia, originally priced at $1780 (AUD).

Mini Classic Cars - Mini Moke (1964–1989)
Mini Classic Cars - Mini Van (1960–1982)

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Mini Pick-up Platform Car (1961–1982)

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Mini Pick-up (1961–1982)

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A pick-up truck, 11 ft (3.4 m) from nose to tail, built on the longer Mini Van platform, with an open-top rear cargo area and a tailgate. The factory specified the weight of the Pickup as less than 1,500 lb (680 kg) with a full 6 imperial gallons (27 L; 7 US gal) of fuel.

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As with the Van, the Pickup did not have a costly chrome grille. Instead, a simple set of stamped metal slots allowed airflow into the engine compartment. The Pickup was spartan in basic form, although the factory brochure informed prospective buyers that "[a] fully equipped Mini Pick-up is also available which includes a recirculatory heater." Passenger-side sun visor, seat belts, laminated windscreen, tilt tubes and cover were available at extra cost. Like the van, the Pickup was renamed as the Mini 95 in 1978.

A total of 58,179 Mini Pickups were built.

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Mini Classic Cars - Mini Moke (1964–1989)

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Mini Classic Cars - Mini Moke (1964–1989)

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A utility vehicle intended for the British Army, for whom a few twin-engined 4-wheel-drive versions were also built. Although the 4WD Moke could climb a 1:2 gradient, it lacked enough ground clearance for military use. The single-engined front-wheel-drive Moke enjoyed some popularity in civilian production. About 50,000 were made in total, from 1964 to 1968 in the UK, 1966 to 1982 in Australia and 1983 to 1989 in Portugal. The car featured in the cult 1967 TV series The Prisoner, and is popular in holiday locations such as Barbados and Macau, where Mokes were used as police cars. Mokes were also available to rent there as recently as March 2006. "Moke" is archaic British slang for a donkey.

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