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Post subject: Which year and model mini is this

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 6:45 am

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Could someone please help identify this mini ?

VIN number is XA2S1-979198A
Engine number is 85H683EH8689

If you need any other details let me know

Nick

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Scoop

Post subject: Re: Which year and model mini is this

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:15 am

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October 1969 to 1974 “Model Year” – English Built
850cc engine

All I can help with!

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1963 Morris 850 Smoke Grey
1963 Morris 850 Shadow Blue
1965 Morris Mini Smooth Van
1966 Morris Mini Van
1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
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Post subject: Re: Which year and model mini is this

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:17 am

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So that would make it an Austin?

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Scoop

Post subject: Re: Which year and model mini is this

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:23 am

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Probably. Its an import, would have the internal door hinges I believe.

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1969 Morris Mini Deluxe Resto
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Post subject: Re: Which year and model mini is this

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 7:28 am

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Thankyou for your help

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Post subject: Re: Which year and model mini is this

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 10:34 am

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"...So that would make it an Austin?.."

Probably neither (Austin nor Morris). Sometime around then "Mini" was instituted as a "make" under the Leyland banner...

Cheers, Ian

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AEG163job

Post subject: Re: Which year and model mini is this

Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 9:45 pm

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Was that about the time when Wolseley & Riley were confined to the dustbin of history?

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