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August 1960 Austin Seven Mini
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:26 am
by Chapmag
Does anyone know if the aluminium panels in my mini were factory fitted or aftermarket additions?
One is below the doors and the others on the cross member.
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Re: August 1960 Austin Seven Mini
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 5:20 am
by Tim
Yes factory I believe. My Traveller has them.
Tim
Re: August 1960 Austin Seven Mini
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 8:26 am
by mk1
I agree, these feature in some early cars, but were certainly deleted by 1964.
No doubt someone will know the exact date.
Re: August 1960 Austin Seven Mini
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:02 pm
by surfblue63
Yes factory fit. My May '63 built SDL had them.
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Re: August 1960 Austin Seven Mini
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2022 1:10 pm
by mini_surfari
My friends 62 has the box section alloy trims... His great grandmother bought it new, and hasn't been modified.
Re: August 1960 Austin Seven Mini
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 10:06 am
by Costafortune
I chopped up a rotten 1965 Island blue Austin that had them, but lots don't.
Is it a Longbridge/Cowley thing?
Re: August 1960 Austin Seven Mini
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:58 pm
by Fanfaniracing
I restored a 1962 Morris Traveller and he had them too