Alas, but due to insufficient elaboration of the model, this variation Austin Mini never became a hit.Īt the end of the 60-s were constructed the first Austin Mini Metro - korotkobaznaya version of the Austin Seven with a twin cabin. In 1968, two years after the downtime due to strikes in the factories BMC, presented a model of the Mini Clubman with a slightly elongated body type hatchback. In parallel with this, they made small changes in the design of the van Mini Van, continued to be produced until 1984.

In 1967 made one more processing Austin Mini, equipping its modern radiator grille and the large rear glass, as well as making a number of cosmetic adjustments of the body. In October of the same year it was released another two subspecies Austin Mini - Wolseley Hornet and Riley Elf-oriented buyers prestigious car of the analogous companies. So that was the model of the Mini Cooper, which was sold in amount of 150 thousand copies, at least initially, are not supposed to sell and thousands. In 1961, the famous designer John Cooper, inspired by the 'modest requests' Austin Mini, offered to supply the car a more powerful engine and racing disc brakes. Defect promptly eliminated, and since 1960, started to produce about 3 thousand Austin Seven in the week. Until the end of 1959, sold 20,000 copies Austin Seven, he was revealing a slight disadvantage: because of the bad waterproofing in the rain mats car wetted they. A total of 2000 the first cars Austin Mini been sent on export under the name of the Austin Seven and Morris Mini Minor, the rest of the vehicles quickly sold out on the territory of Britain. Official sales of the first Austin Mini started in 1959, when the conveyor already got a few thousand copies of the model. Thus, already in 1957, the first prototype of the Austin Mini of The Orange Box, beauty salon, which occupied more than 80% of locations around the back of the truck. According to the concept, a prototype of the first Austin Mini was to freely accommodate four people, and in the trunk were required to fit all of their things. In this case, its length must not exceed 3 meters, and the planned width amounted to a total of 1.2 meters. Please contact us for any further information.When the oil crisis of 1956 was reflected in the earnings of all the car companies, the British Motor Corporation took the historic decision to create the most economical car.

All major debit and credit cards accepted. Good Mini Metros are now becoming hard to find and low mileage examples are making their way into collections. A unique opportunity to acquire a car that everybody’s mum had and if they didn’t their friends mum did. Driving like new, this quite exceptional Metro comes complete with its original handbook. Featuring its original carpets, radio, instruments, etc, and a outstanding unmarked interior. Always garaged and exceptionally well cared for, it is in 'time warp' condition. This super little Metro has had just three previous owners, the first buying the car new in 1988. Despite compact overall dimensions the Metro was surprisingly roomy inside, and although the old A-Series engines were retained, was a big hit with the general public and a considerable commercial success. British Leyland's first 'Supermini, the Austin Metro debuted in 1980, 21 years after the ground-breaking Mini. Only 3 owners from new and just 30,000 miles. Pulsar Silver with Flint Grey Upholstery.

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