1960 mini ID

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1965MOKE
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1960 mini ID

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I have just remembered a clipper blue Morris that has been hiding at the back of my garage since 1989 covered in lightweight junk!
Can someone bring me up to speed on how early the shell is?
I know it has the plates that stop mud spraying behind the A panels, and pointy door handles !
The interior is complete and original and has lights in the rear pockets.
Were some of these shells lighter?...Come on guys help needed ...Oh and the engine is a later unit but I have a complete genuine 1959 unit under the bench if that is suitable??
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Re: 1960 mini ID

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Lots of info and pictures on the early 59/60 features here:
http://www.1959miniregister.com/the-195 ... k-changes/

and here:
http://www.mpmoke.se/1959Mini/index.html
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Many thanks, just what I was looking for!
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If you can PM me any numbers, FE, body or even better Chassis I can tell you the approximate build date.
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Thanks Bill, as soon as i can get all the cardboard boxes off the bonnet I will have a look :roll:
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