hi sirs
i am really wondering that were any mini mk1 with wide rear window manufactured?
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Re: classic mini mk1 with wide rear window
No,
Although there is overlap with many aspects of the MK1 & MK2 production, I think I can be fairly safe in saying that no MK1's left the factory with wide MK2 style back windows.
Although there is overlap with many aspects of the MK1 & MK2 production, I think I can be fairly safe in saying that no MK1's left the factory with wide MK2 style back windows.
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Re: classic mini mk1 with wide rear window
Like Mark, I have never seen an original Mk1 with the wider rear window. However there are at least two "Mk1s" advertised on ebay currently which have this feature
along with the larger hole in the dash rail for the larger Mk2 switch panel and many other small changes..... Doesn't stop their owners asking £8000 - £10000 for them though!

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Re: classic mini mk1 with wide rear window
That MUST be the explanation Mark - and as early as 1963 too!
(Ebay items 161480311519 and 251710291765).

(Ebay items 161480311519 and 251710291765).
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Re: classic mini mk1 with wide rear window
Didn't the Elf and hornets get the bigger back windows in 66 when fitted with wind up windows, If so then there could be some back window, and side window glass around with a code saying 66 onwards, that could be confusing if it was sold as mini not Elf/Hornet , Just my thoughts
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Re: classic mini mk1 with wide rear window
Elf/Hornet stayed with the small rear window. No change was made with the Mk IIIs.