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Austin Mini

Austin Mini (United Kingdom, 1961-1967)

Austin > Mini > Gen.1 [Mark I]
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History and Development

The Mark I Mini was launched in 1959 and conquered the hearts and pockets of United Kingdom drivers and people around the world. The production of this generation ended in 1967, but carried on in Australia until 1970.

The two pronounced headlights, the grill and the sliding windows are the most recognizable features of this generation.



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Engine and Transmission

Mini has available in different versions.

Engines:

 

  • 950 cc I4
  • 997 cc I4
  • 998 cc I4
  • 1098 cc I4
  • 1071 cc I4
  • 970 cc I4
  • 1275 cc I4

 

Transmission:

  • 4-speed manual, until 1968
  • 4-speed automatic
  • 5-speed manual


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Body and Design

Body styles:

 

  • 2-door hatchback
  • 2-door estate
  • 2-door van
  • 2-door truck


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Herbert Austin was born in 1866 as son of a farmer and died in 1941 as Baron Austin of Longbridge. And he owed all to cars. At the age of 39, after managing the Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Company, Herbert Austin decided it was time to have its own carmaker and founded the Austin Motor Company at Longbridge. The first model Austin produced was a 5-litre four-cylinder with chain drive. On the first year, he sold 23 cars and on the following he raised the bar to 147. The I World War cha...  more
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