1971 Mini 850 MkIII [ADO20]

1971 Mini 850 MkIII [ADO20] in Police Python 357, Movie, 1976

Class: Cars, Supermini — Model origin:

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Author	Message
bref ◊ 2007-03-05 21:17	Une jolie rue sans enseigne franchisée...et dire qu'on trouvait ça triste parfois, en voyant ce bel "A l'Arc en Ciel", je me dis qu'on a pas toujours gagné au change
datsunZ ◊ 2007-03-06 00:19	In 1971 already Mini(since 1970),without Austin or Morris('cause name was become a Brand)
rpcm ◊ 2007-03-06 19:34	Looking closely at the bootlid, there's a rectangular badge between the boot handle and the Mini badge. In these first MkIII Minis sold in Portugal, this was the Austin or Morris badge ( other than this, the cars were undistinguishable ). Apparently, it was the same in France: acccording to "L' AUTOMOBILE" ( 317, Salon, Oct. 72 ) the Minis are listed with the two brands - and it seems it was the last year it happened.
bref ◊ 2007-03-06 19:43	You are right, I did this remark months ago concerning Mini mkIII badged Morris or Austin in early 70's. But discussion on Mini are endless... /vehicle.php?id=4546
rpcm ◊ 2007-03-06 20:04	Since you mentioned it, the "Salon 73" magazine mixes under the patronime British Leyland UK MIni versions with specific Innocenti ones like the 1001 or the Cooper 1300.
sixcyl ◊ 2007-03-06 21:22	So this one should be listed as Austin (or Morris) Mini ?
rpcm ◊ 2007-03-06 21:37	Judging by the two bootlid badges ( the one below the boot handle must say Austin or Morris ), I would say so. -- Last edit: 2007-03-07 20:44:30