299 Austin Mini Mk.I (1963)
Mini Mark I (1959-67) Engine 848cc S4 Tr. Production (all Marks) 5,387,862
Registration Number CME 963 A (Middlesex)
MINI (BL) SET
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The original Mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis. and developed under internal product code ADO 15, at the height of the Suez crisis, fuel had become rationed in the UK and sales of larger cars had slumped dramatically.giving rise to the bubble car. Leonard Lord, head at BMC laid down a criteria for a small, as a proper car in miniature The team that designed the Mini was remarkably small: as well as Issigonis, there was Jack Daniels (who had worked with him on the Morris Minor), Chris Kingham (who had been with him at Alvis), two engineering students and four draughtsmen. By October 1957 they had produced their first prototype.
The Mini was launched in April 1959, and remained visually simular until the last one rolled of the production line on 4th October 2000, the total production being 5,387,862.
The Mark I was originally sold as two separate models the Morris Mini Minor and Austin Seven. The Morris name Mini (Mini-Minor) was first used for Austin's version by BMC in 1961 when the Austin Seven was rebranded as the Austin Mini.
In 1964 the Alex Moulton designed suspension was replaced by a second Moulton design his Hydrolastic system, the newer suspension giving a less harsh ride but increased costs. In 1971, the original rubber suspension reappeared and was retained for the remaining life of the Mini.
At first Mark I sales were slow, but took of in the 1960's not least helped by the little cars sporting achievements.
Many thanks for a fantabulous
46,428,964 views
Shot Brooklands New Years Day Gathering, 01.01.2016 - Ref 111-299
299 Austin Mini Mk.I (1963)
Mini Mark I (1959-67) Engine 848cc S4 Tr. Production (all Marks) 5,387,862
Registration Number CME 963 A (Middlesex)
MINI (BL) SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623797597842...
The original Mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis. and developed under internal product code ADO 15, at the height of the Suez crisis, fuel had become rationed in the UK and sales of larger cars had slumped dramatically.giving rise to the bubble car. Leonard Lord, head at BMC laid down a criteria for a small, as a proper car in miniature The team that designed the Mini was remarkably small: as well as Issigonis, there was Jack Daniels (who had worked with him on the Morris Minor), Chris Kingham (who had been with him at Alvis), two engineering students and four draughtsmen. By October 1957 they had produced their first prototype.
The Mini was launched in April 1959, and remained visually simular until the last one rolled of the production line on 4th October 2000, the total production being 5,387,862.
The Mark I was originally sold as two separate models the Morris Mini Minor and Austin Seven. The Morris name Mini (Mini-Minor) was first used for Austin's version by BMC in 1961 when the Austin Seven was rebranded as the Austin Mini.
In 1964 the Alex Moulton designed suspension was replaced by a second Moulton design his Hydrolastic system, the newer suspension giving a less harsh ride but increased costs. In 1971, the original rubber suspension reappeared and was retained for the remaining life of the Mini.
At first Mark I sales were slow, but took of in the 1960's not least helped by the little cars sporting achievements.
Many thanks for a fantabulous
46,428,964 views
Shot Brooklands New Years Day Gathering, 01.01.2016 - Ref 111-299