You can see the "orible" steel 12's in this pic of 1275LS.
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| Author: | Panthersteve [ Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:01 am ] |
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Hi Does anyone have an LS brochure that they could scan and send to me. I'd like to see the picture of the factory alloy Contessa wheel in that brochure. I'm not convinced that they were fitted to LS's so here's the chance to prove me wrong. Steve |
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| Author: | BOB1275 [ Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:00 pm ] |
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you talking bout 1275 LS s or standards cause 1275 LSs came out with 12 inch stock rims withhub caps not too sure bout non 1275 cheers bob |
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| Author: | czerial [ Wed Jun 06, 2007 4:50 pm ] |
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I dont have a scanned copy of the brochure, but I can definately say that 998LS had contessa wheels, while the 1275LS had steel wheels with hubcaps. I have the hard copy here, but i dont have a scanner. |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Wed Jun 06, 2007 5:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: LS Brochure |
Panthersteve wrote: I'm not convinced that they were fitted to LS's so here's the chance to prove me wrong. What did you think they had?
The normal Leyland Mini S came with the sports steel wheels and they wanted to dress up the LS to look better than an S. So they fitted Contessas to make them look a bit better. When the 1275LS came out they fitted the orrible 12" steel wheels with the plastic "mag" hubcaps. |
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| Author: | Beefa [ Wed Jun 06, 2007 6:16 pm ] |
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Sally is as original as she was when she rolled out of the factory, and she has the LS Contessas. I have a Mini brochure here that shows the Contessas as a factory fitted item for the LS, but my scanner is dead (has been for a while!). Like Morris said, what do you think they had? Like I said I've got proof they were factory but like czerial no way to show you. Lynda |
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| Author: | LS1380 [ Wed Jun 06, 2007 7:44 pm ] |
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You can see the "orible" steel 12's in this pic of 1275LS.
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| Author: | MINImal effort [ Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:15 pm ] |
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998 LS Yes ... 1275 LS No. 
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| Author: | Beefa [ Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:49 pm ] |
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My god that 998LS picture looks like Sally....OMG thats so cool, do you have any more of those pics MINI? |
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| Author: | MINImal effort [ Wed Jun 06, 2007 8:55 pm ] |
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Sorry Beefa no more..... I borrowed that picture from a book "Spotlight on Mini Minor Downunder". My 998LS looked similar... until I parked it in the boot of an RX2.... (back in 89 !  )
Was my first Mini... may parts still live on in my subsequent minis... |
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| Author: | Beefa [ Wed Jun 06, 2007 9:02 pm ] |
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Damn, I love my LS, im trying to get as much mechandise (brochures etc) as I can on the LS as I can 
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| Author: | authiman [ Thu Jun 07, 2007 9:43 am ] |
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Hi all The 998 engined LS and SS were all produced with contessa wheels the wheels fitted to these cars were offset inwards ( because of the wide brakedrums and are noticeably shallower than contessa's bought aftermarket . they had a plain chrome centrecap with a stick on Leyland insignia. By the way did you know that R.O.H originally called these wheels CONTESSTA the contessa name seems to have come about by popular misuse Authiman |
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| Author: | Panthersteve [ Thu Jun 07, 2007 2:08 pm ] |
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Hi all Thanks for your replies, they have been illuminating. You have me convinced. Cheers Steve |
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| Author: | Beefa [ Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:24 pm ] |
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authiman wrote: Hi all
The 998 engined LS and SS were all produced with contessa wheels the wheels fitted to these cars were offset inwards ( because of the wide brakedrums and are noticeably shallower than contessa's bought aftermarket . they had a plain chrome centrecap with a stick on Leyland insignia. By the way did you know that R.O.H originally called these wheels CONTESSTA the contessa name seems to have come about by popular misuse Authiman Sally has the Leyland insignia on her contessas, really makes them look good too
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| Author: | MINImal effort [ Thu Jun 07, 2007 7:32 pm ] |
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I have 3 of these caps sitting in the garage ( found them on the weekend when looking for something else - the 4th went bush years ago ) I agree they do add to the look but they are too small diameter to fit other Contessa style rims.... |
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| Author: | authiman [ Sun Jun 10, 2007 9:27 pm ] |
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Hang on to them they are hens teeth ! I have an accessories brochure somewhere amongst my stuff shows the mags and all the genuine Leyland accessories ou could get for these babies I will see if it 'll scan and upload ok |
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