Webers on Minis

[Dearg1275]

When were webers first used on minis in competition, particularly in rallying. More especially when did split Webers appear on the scene? In what categories of competition were they used?
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[KennethDK]

1968 Monte Carlo Rally - BMC turned up with Split Weber carbs.

FIA App. J (1968) : https://argent.fia.com/web/fia-public.n ... 0J-eng.pdf

i) Carburettor(s): the carburettor(s) provided by the manuacturer
may be replaced by another (others) of a different size, provided :
- the number be the same as that provided by the manufacturer,
- they can be mounted on the inlet manifold of the engine without using any intermediary device and by using the original attachment parts.