Mini Classic Engine Code Decoder
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“Your guide to find your Mini and Innocenti Classic engine code, and see what the specs are“ Quick link to the decoder. Where and what means your engine code?
Seating base for mini classic bucket seats
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“Your guide to find the correct seating base and sliders for your Cobra or Autostyle bucket seat“ What seats do you need? COBRA bucket seats (known as ‘Classic RS’ or ‘Stelvio’) ~ €600,-– W x L of 292 x 330 mmAvailable at CobraSeatsShop in a wide range of colours and possibilities, you can even enquiry […]
Steering boss guide
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“Your guide to choose the right steering boss for your car“ Find your PCD (Pitch Circle Diameter) The pitch circle diameter (PCD) can be found by measuring from the middle of one fixing hole to the middle of another fixing hole on the opposite side (across the centre hole) on the pitch circle diameter of […]
The First Mini’s ever build
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“The lie about 621 AOK as the first Mini?!” Story The exact chronology of Mini production has been muddled over time, leading to a series of half-truths becoming the accepted story. For a long time, it was believed that 621 AOK, now at the BMH Gaydon museum, was the first production Mini. However, the first […]
The first Mini MK1 Cabriolet
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“Mini MK1 Cabriolet – The Crayford Mini“ The world’s first Mini convertible was the brainchild of David McMullan, sales manager at Lambretta Trojan of Croydon, and Jeffrey Smith from the company’s research and development department. The two men formed a lifelong friendship and partnership, united by their vision to transform the innovative new Mini into […]
History of Cabrio Mini’s
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“The full history of Cabriolet Mini’s” Note: this article isn’t finished and we’re developing it on the go! nevertheless feel free to gather your relevant information already. Introduction Another article I am looking for is from the French Magazine “British Cars” from July/August 1994. In it (and now I quote):“Cabrioni’s convertible with manually operated top […]
The Mini Minor MK3 original folder
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“Today there is something better than the Mini” Under here we’ll find the original Mini Minor MK3 folder from 1970. When the MK3 was first announced they were still delivered with an 848cc engine, the same as in the previous generation. On the outside and inside was a big chance however, let’s have a look […]
MINI’s on the airport
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“Mini Classics Take Flight at Airfield Seppe” Introduction Last week, we had an amazing day at Airfield Seppe near Breda, where we got to test some Mini classics. We teamed up with talented photographers and videographers – Paul Jespers, Noël van Bilsen, and Jan Fillem – to capture our adventure. Keep an eye on our […]
The history of Innocenti Mini Classic
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“From the B.M.C agreement to manufacturing Mini Classics” Introduction Innocenti was a licensed manufacturer of B.M.C. from August 1959 to November 1975. Under this partnership, they gained the privilege to produce several B.M.C. cars, among which was the iconic Innocenti Mini Classic, a model we’ll explore further in this blog. The BMC-Innocenti agreement, 1959 The […]
What is an Innocenti Mini different?
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“How Innocenti refined the Mini Classic” Note: this article isn’t finished and we’re developing it on the go! nevertheless feel free to gather your relevant information allready. Introduction It’s said that Innocenti made the Mini Classic even better, but who exactly was Innocenti? Well, they were an Italian company licensed by B.M.C. starting from August […]