Classic Austin Mini Mark 1 saloon 922 JWL
This Mini photograph came in a batch of photos that were taken in the late 1960s, so this Mini would probably be 8 or 9 years old by the time this photo was taken, and it was already looking a bit rusty around the edges. The wavy grille suggests that this is an Austin, as opposed to a Morris, and probably has (or started out with) the basic 850cc A Series engine. This one looks like it has been breathed on a little, so the engine has probably seen some work too. Two numberplates are deemed necessary for some reason, the white plate was perhaps located here to deflect water from the damp-prone distributor that sits just behind the grille. Two tiny auxiliary lamps are fitted to the grille, with what look like spring-back Desmo mirrors fitted to each front wing. Original 10 inch wheels are fitted, with crossply tyres, and the full-width wheel trims and hubcaps are still in place. It could have been used as a rally car, or just a tweaked road car.
Fans of Minis might also be interested to see this regalia that features a classic Mini, and this screensaver, that includes pics of road-going and competition-spec Minis, badged as Austin and Morris.
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