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An in-depth timeline covering the history of Mini production from 1959 to 2000.
1959 - 1961
Production of Austin Se7en
Details: 2 models available - The Basic and the De Luxe in either Farina Grey, Tartan Red or Speedwell Blue.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £497 (Basic) £537 (De Luxe)
1959 - 1967
Production of Morris Mini-Minor
Details: 2 models available: Standard or De Luxe in either Clipper Blue, Cherry Red or Old English White. Super model launched in 1961 but replaced in 1962 with Super De luxe model. Hydrolastic suspension from September 1964. Automatic gearbox available from 1965.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £497 (Standard) £537 (De Luxe) £561 (Super De luxe) £606 (De Luxe Automatic)
1960 - 1961
Production of Austin Se7en Countryman and Austin Se7en Van
Details: Countryman featured wood framing. Both the Countryman and the Van had an increased wheelbase over the saloon and double swinging doors at the rear. Wheelbase increased by 4", overall length increased by 10".
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £623 (Countryman) £360 (Van)
1960 - 1967
Production of Morris Mini-Traveller Mk1
Details: Morris version of the Austin Se7en Countryman. All metal version produced from October 1962.
Engine size: 848cc
Original Price: £623 (Woody) £532 (All metal body)
1960 - 1969
Production of Morris Minivan
Details: Specification as with Austin Se7en Van. Austin Minivan produced from 1962 to 1969 with different badges to Morris Minivan. Larger engine option available from 1967.
Engine size: 848cc / 998cc (from 1967)
Original price: £360
1961
Production of Austin Se7en Pick-Up
Details: Utilised the same floor pan as the Austin Se7en / Morris Minivan but had a flat loading bay and self-contained cabin. A drop down tailgate was fitted to the rear of the load bay.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £360
1961-1962
Production of Austin Super Se7en
Details: Improved interior and sound deadening over existing Austin Se7en models. Two tone paint incorporating a black or white roof. Different slatted grille with 9 wavy horizontal bars and 12 straight vertical bars.
Original Price: £592
1961 - 1967
Production of Austin Se7en Cooper, Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 997cc
Details: Introduction of front disc brakes. Fitted with a close ratio gearbox. Austin version had 11 grille slats whereas the Morris Cooper had 7 although both included a contrasting roof colour.
Engine size: 997cc
Original price: £679
1961 - 1969
Production of Austin Mini Pick-up and Morris Mini Pick-up
Details: Name and badges changed to reflect availability of both Morris and Austin versions. Larger engine available from 1967. 850 model discontinued in late 1980.
Engine size: 848cc / 998cc (From 1967)
1961-1969
Production of Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet.
Details: Two more luxurious versions of the mini saloon produced to cater for a slightly different market. Body length was extended by 8½ inches. The front and rear appear different to the standard saloon with upright grille and rear fins with a top-opening boot-lid. The Mk2 brought with it a larger engine in January 1963. Loss of external hinges in 1966. Mk3 released in 1969. Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet similar in specification although quality of trim slightly higher with the Elf.
Engine size: 848cc / 998cc (From 1963)
1962-1967
Production of Austin Mini
Details: Austin Se7en models renamed as Austin Mini. Standard, De-luxe and Super models available. De-luxe and Super models superseded by Super Deluxe model in October 1962. Hydrolastic suspension from September 1964. Super Deluxe name changed to Deluxe in late 1964. Automatic gearbox available from 1965.
Original price: £561 (Super Deluxe) £606 (Deluxe Automatic)
1962 - 1967
Production of Austin Mini Countryman Mk1
Details: Renamed version of Austin Se7en Countryman. Produced with all metal body from October 1962.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £623 (Woody) £532 (All Metal Body)
1963 - 1964
Production of Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 'S' 1,071cc
Details: Similar specification to the existing Austin / Morris Cooper but with larger, more powerful engine, different badges and 120mph central speedometer.
Engine size: 1071cc
Original Price: £695
1964 - 1967
Production of Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 998cc Mk1
Details: Engine specification changed to improve performance over 997cc Coopers. Hydrolastic suspension from 1964.
Engine size: 998cc
1964 - 1965
Production of Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 'S' 970cc
Details: Limited production number of 963. Similar specification to the Cooper 'S' 1071cc accept for the engine. Often referred to as the Mini-Cooper 1000.
Engine size: 970cc
Original Price: £693
1964 - 1967
Production of Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 'S' 1275 Mk1
Details: Similar specification to existing Mini Cooper 'S' models but with 130mph central speedometer and single colour later in production. 4 ½ rims as standard. Hydrolastic suspension from 1964. Twin fuel tanks as standard from 1966.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original cost: £778
1964 - 1968
Production of Austin and Morris Mini Moke
Details: Very basic commercial version of the mini intended for light off road usage. Produced until the early 1990s abroad where it was more popular than in Britain.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £405
1967 - 1969
Production of Austin Mini Mk2 and Morris Mini Mk2
Details: New front grille design, larger rear window and rectangular rear lights. Brakes also improved. 2 models available- basic and Super De Luxe. Models changed to Mini 850 and Mini 1000.
Engine size: 848cc or 998cc (Super De Luxe only)
Original price: £509 (848cc basic) £555 (848cc Super De Luxe) £579 (998cc Super De Luxe)
1967 - 1969
Production of Austin Mini Countryman Mk2 and Morris Mini-Traveller Mk2
Details: All changes in line with the Mk2 saloon model. Increase in engine size over Mk1.
Engine size: 998cc
Original price: £610 (All metal body) £629 (Woody)
1967 - 1969
Production of Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper Mk2
Details: All changes in line with the Mk2 non-cooper model. Grille style standardised between Austin and Morris.
Engine size: 998cc
Original price: £631
1967 - 1970
Production of Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 'S' Mk2
Details: Similar specification to the Mini-Cooper model but with twin fuel tanks, 4½ inch rims as standard, different badges and a larger engine. Outlived the other Mk2 models until the Mk3 'S' was introduced.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £849
1969 - 1979
Production of Mini 850
Details: Move to Mk3 bodyshell with internal hinges and wind up windows. Loss of Austin / Morris branding.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £596
1969 - 1980
Production of Mini Clubman and Mini Clubman Estate
Details: Move to Mk3 bodyshell with internal hinges and wind up windows with redesigned front. First appearance of the two clock instrument binnacle. Clubman model used hydrolastic suspension until 1971 whereas Clubman Estate used dry cone suspension throughout production. Clubman estate similar in appearance to the Austin Countryman/Morris Traveller but wood panels not an option.
Engine Size: 998cc / 1098cc available from 1975
Original price: £720 (Mini Clubman) £763 (Mini Clubman Estate)
1969 - 1980
Production of Mini 1275 GT
Details: Same facelift bodyshell as the Mini Clubman. Rostyle steel wheels were changed to 12 inch in 1974 to cover front disc brakes. Features close ratio gearbox and additional rev counter.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £834
1969 - 1982
Production of Mini 1000
Details: Move to Mk3 bodyshell with internal hinges and wind up windows. Higher quality interior than the Mini 850 with inertia seatbelts and reclining seats. Renamed Mini 1000 Super in 1979. Renamed again to Mini 1000HL in 1980.
Engine size: 998cc
Original price: £675 (Mini 1000) £3,122 (Mini 1000HL)
1969 - 1983
Production of Mini Van
Details: Name changed from Austin/Morris but otherwise a similar specification.
Engine size: 848cc / 998cc
1969 - 1983
Production of Mini Pickup
Details: Name changed from Austin/Morris but otherwise a similar specification.
Engine size: 848cc / 998cc
1970 - 1971
Production of Mini Cooper 'S' Mk3
Details: Same grille as the other production models and similar overall appearance. Internal door hinges and wind up windows. No two tone paint option. Hydrolastic suspension.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £942
1976
Release of Mini Limited Edition 1000
Details: Green and white with a gold body stripe. Featured recling seats and face level ventilation.
Engine size: 998cc
Original price: £1,406
1979
Release of Mini 1100 Special
Details: Painted in either Silver or Rose metallic with 10 x Mini Special 5inch alloy wheels and wide 165/70/10 tyres. Unique centre console fitted along with larger engine as with the Mini Clubman model.
Engine size: 1098cc
Original price: £3,300
1979 - 1980
Production of Mini 850 City and Mini 850 Super De Luxe
Details: Houndstooth check cloth upholstery, City decals and black bumpers. Super De Luxe has striped fabric seats, face level ventilation and fitted carpets.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £2,482 (Mini 850 City) £2,482 (Mini 850 Super De Luxe
1980 - 1992
Production of Mini City
Details: Similar specification to the previous Mini 850 City but with a larger capacity engine. Changed to 2 models in 1982- the Mini City E with economic 2.95 final drive ratio and 1000HL Saloon. Front disc brakes and 12 inch wheels from 1984. Two dial instrument pod from 1985. City E Model replaced with City model in 1988. Brake servo fitted from 1988.
Engine size: 998cc
Original price: £2,796 (Mini City) £2,999 (Mini City E) £3,363 (1000HL Saloon)
1982 - 1992
Production of Mini Mayfa
1959 - 1961
Production of Austin Se7en
Details: 2 models available - The Basic and the De Luxe in either Farina Grey, Tartan Red or Speedwell Blue.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £497 (Basic) £537 (De Luxe)
1959 - 1967
Production of Morris Mini-Minor
Details: 2 models available: Standard or De Luxe in either Clipper Blue, Cherry Red or Old English White. Super model launched in 1961 but replaced in 1962 with Super De luxe model. Hydrolastic suspension from September 1964. Automatic gearbox available from 1965.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £497 (Standard) £537 (De Luxe) £561 (Super De luxe) £606 (De Luxe Automatic)
1960 - 1961
Production of Austin Se7en Countryman and Austin Se7en Van
Details: Countryman featured wood framing. Both the Countryman and the Van had an increased wheelbase over the saloon and double swinging doors at the rear. Wheelbase increased by 4", overall length increased by 10".
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £623 (Countryman) £360 (Van)
1960 - 1967
Production of Morris Mini-Traveller Mk1
Details: Morris version of the Austin Se7en Countryman. All metal version produced from October 1962.
Engine size: 848cc
Original Price: £623 (Woody) £532 (All metal body)
1960 - 1969
Production of Morris Minivan
Details: Specification as with Austin Se7en Van. Austin Minivan produced from 1962 to 1969 with different badges to Morris Minivan. Larger engine option available from 1967.
Engine size: 848cc / 998cc (from 1967)
Original price: £360
1961
Production of Austin Se7en Pick-Up
Details: Utilised the same floor pan as the Austin Se7en / Morris Minivan but had a flat loading bay and self-contained cabin. A drop down tailgate was fitted to the rear of the load bay.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £360
1961-1962
Production of Austin Super Se7en
Details: Improved interior and sound deadening over existing Austin Se7en models. Two tone paint incorporating a black or white roof. Different slatted grille with 9 wavy horizontal bars and 12 straight vertical bars.
Original Price: £592
1961 - 1967
Production of Austin Se7en Cooper, Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 997cc
Details: Introduction of front disc brakes. Fitted with a close ratio gearbox. Austin version had 11 grille slats whereas the Morris Cooper had 7 although both included a contrasting roof colour.
Engine size: 997cc
Original price: £679
1961 - 1969
Production of Austin Mini Pick-up and Morris Mini Pick-up
Details: Name and badges changed to reflect availability of both Morris and Austin versions. Larger engine available from 1967. 850 model discontinued in late 1980.
Engine size: 848cc / 998cc (From 1967)
1961-1969
Production of Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet.
Details: Two more luxurious versions of the mini saloon produced to cater for a slightly different market. Body length was extended by 8½ inches. The front and rear appear different to the standard saloon with upright grille and rear fins with a top-opening boot-lid. The Mk2 brought with it a larger engine in January 1963. Loss of external hinges in 1966. Mk3 released in 1969. Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet similar in specification although quality of trim slightly higher with the Elf.
Engine size: 848cc / 998cc (From 1963)
1962-1967
Production of Austin Mini
Details: Austin Se7en models renamed as Austin Mini. Standard, De-luxe and Super models available. De-luxe and Super models superseded by Super Deluxe model in October 1962. Hydrolastic suspension from September 1964. Super Deluxe name changed to Deluxe in late 1964. Automatic gearbox available from 1965.
Original price: £561 (Super Deluxe) £606 (Deluxe Automatic)
1962 - 1967
Production of Austin Mini Countryman Mk1
Details: Renamed version of Austin Se7en Countryman. Produced with all metal body from October 1962.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £623 (Woody) £532 (All Metal Body)
1963 - 1964
Production of Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 'S' 1,071cc
Details: Similar specification to the existing Austin / Morris Cooper but with larger, more powerful engine, different badges and 120mph central speedometer.
Engine size: 1071cc
Original Price: £695
1964 - 1967
Production of Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 998cc Mk1
Details: Engine specification changed to improve performance over 997cc Coopers. Hydrolastic suspension from 1964.
Engine size: 998cc
1964 - 1965
Production of Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 'S' 970cc
Details: Limited production number of 963. Similar specification to the Cooper 'S' 1071cc accept for the engine. Often referred to as the Mini-Cooper 1000.
Engine size: 970cc
Original Price: £693
1964 - 1967
Production of Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 'S' 1275 Mk1
Details: Similar specification to existing Mini Cooper 'S' models but with 130mph central speedometer and single colour later in production. 4 ½ rims as standard. Hydrolastic suspension from 1964. Twin fuel tanks as standard from 1966.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original cost: £778
1964 - 1968
Production of Austin and Morris Mini Moke
Details: Very basic commercial version of the mini intended for light off road usage. Produced until the early 1990s abroad where it was more popular than in Britain.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £405
1967 - 1969
Production of Austin Mini Mk2 and Morris Mini Mk2
Details: New front grille design, larger rear window and rectangular rear lights. Brakes also improved. 2 models available- basic and Super De Luxe. Models changed to Mini 850 and Mini 1000.
Engine size: 848cc or 998cc (Super De Luxe only)
Original price: £509 (848cc basic) £555 (848cc Super De Luxe) £579 (998cc Super De Luxe)
1967 - 1969
Production of Austin Mini Countryman Mk2 and Morris Mini-Traveller Mk2
Details: All changes in line with the Mk2 saloon model. Increase in engine size over Mk1.
Engine size: 998cc
Original price: £610 (All metal body) £629 (Woody)
1967 - 1969
Production of Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper Mk2
Details: All changes in line with the Mk2 non-cooper model. Grille style standardised between Austin and Morris.
Engine size: 998cc
Original price: £631
1967 - 1970
Production of Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 'S' Mk2
Details: Similar specification to the Mini-Cooper model but with twin fuel tanks, 4½ inch rims as standard, different badges and a larger engine. Outlived the other Mk2 models until the Mk3 'S' was introduced.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £849
1969 - 1979
Production of Mini 850
Details: Move to Mk3 bodyshell with internal hinges and wind up windows. Loss of Austin / Morris branding.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £596
1969 - 1980
Production of Mini Clubman and Mini Clubman Estate
Details: Move to Mk3 bodyshell with internal hinges and wind up windows with redesigned front. First appearance of the two clock instrument binnacle. Clubman model used hydrolastic suspension until 1971 whereas Clubman Estate used dry cone suspension throughout production. Clubman estate similar in appearance to the Austin Countryman/Morris Traveller but wood panels not an option.
Engine Size: 998cc / 1098cc available from 1975
Original price: £720 (Mini Clubman) £763 (Mini Clubman Estate)
1969 - 1980
Production of Mini 1275 GT
Details: Same facelift bodyshell as the Mini Clubman. Rostyle steel wheels were changed to 12 inch in 1974 to cover front disc brakes. Features close ratio gearbox and additional rev counter.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £834
1969 - 1982
Production of Mini 1000
Details: Move to Mk3 bodyshell with internal hinges and wind up windows. Higher quality interior than the Mini 850 with inertia seatbelts and reclining seats. Renamed Mini 1000 Super in 1979. Renamed again to Mini 1000HL in 1980.
Engine size: 998cc
Original price: £675 (Mini 1000) £3,122 (Mini 1000HL)
1969 - 1983
Production of Mini Van
Details: Name changed from Austin/Morris but otherwise a similar specification.
Engine size: 848cc / 998cc
1969 - 1983
Production of Mini Pickup
Details: Name changed from Austin/Morris but otherwise a similar specification.
Engine size: 848cc / 998cc
1970 - 1971
Production of Mini Cooper 'S' Mk3
Details: Same grille as the other production models and similar overall appearance. Internal door hinges and wind up windows. No two tone paint option. Hydrolastic suspension.
Engine size: 1275cc
Original price: £942
1976
Release of Mini Limited Edition 1000
Details: Green and white with a gold body stripe. Featured recling seats and face level ventilation.
Engine size: 998cc
Original price: £1,406
1979
Release of Mini 1100 Special
Details: Painted in either Silver or Rose metallic with 10 x Mini Special 5inch alloy wheels and wide 165/70/10 tyres. Unique centre console fitted along with larger engine as with the Mini Clubman model.
Engine size: 1098cc
Original price: £3,300
1979 - 1980
Production of Mini 850 City and Mini 850 Super De Luxe
Details: Houndstooth check cloth upholstery, City decals and black bumpers. Super De Luxe has striped fabric seats, face level ventilation and fitted carpets.
Engine size: 848cc
Original price: £2,482 (Mini 850 City) £2,482 (Mini 850 Super De Luxe
1980 - 1992
Production of Mini City
Details: Similar specification to the previous Mini 850 City but with a larger capacity engine. Changed to 2 models in 1982- the Mini City E with economic 2.95 final drive ratio and 1000HL Saloon. Front disc brakes and 12 inch wheels from 1984. Two dial instrument pod from 1985. City E Model replaced with City model in 1988. Brake servo fitted from 1988.
Engine size: 998cc
Original price: £2,796 (Mini City) £2,999 (Mini City E) £3,363 (1000HL Saloon)
1982 - 1992
Production of Mini Mayfa
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