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Morris Minor 1000 Traveller (1962-71) Engine 1098 cc S4 OHV Production 303,443 (saloon, tourer and traveller)
Registration Number DAB 382 H (Worcestershire)
MORRIS ALBUM
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Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis for William Morris's Nuffield Group the Morris Minor made its debut at the 1948 Earls Court Motorshow . The original Minor MM series was produced from 1948 until 1953, the range included a 2 door and 4 door four seater saloon, and a convertible An instant success and the baby car of its day, the new car featured rack and pinion steering, torsion bar independent front suspension and superb handling. Although the Minor was originally designed to accept a flat-4 engine, late in the development stage it was replaced by a 918 cc S4 side valve engine.

The Series II was substantially re-engineered following the merger of the Nuffield Organisations merger with Austin (forming BMC), Cosmetically the car now had raised front lights in the wings, rather than at the sides of the grille. As part of a rationalisation programme to reduce the production of duplicate components for similar vehicles, the Minor drivetrain was completely replaced with an Austin-derived engine, gearbox, prop shaft, differential and axle casing. The more modern Austin-designed 803 cc (49.0 cu in) overhead valve A-series engine, designed for the Austin A30 which proved more lively than the 918cc SV it replaced. An estate version was introduced in 1952, known as the Traveller featuring an external structural ash (wood) frame for the rear bodywork, with two side-hinged rear doors. A horizontal slat grille was fitted from October 1954,[ as well as a new dashboard with a central speedometer 269,838 examples of the Series II had been built when production ended in 1956

In 1956, the Minor received a major programme of updates as the Series III Minor 1000. Now powered by a 948cc variant of the BMC A-Series engine, which increased fop speed from 63mph to 75mph. the engine was mated to a revised gearbox with longer ratios and a shorter gearchange. A series of changes to the body pressings allowed a wraparound rear windscreen and a curved front screen In 1961 the semaphore-style trafficators were replaced by flashing direction indicators

In 1962 the final Series Minor 1000 (ADO 59) was launched the 'Series IV' designation having been assigned to the Morris Mini Minor. A new, larger 1098cc version of the BMC A Series engine with a Harry Weslake designed cylinder head Although fuel consumption suffered moderately at 38 mpg, the Minor's top speed increased to 77 mph and a significant increase in torque, this revised engine was mated to a new stronger gearbox and the size of the front drum brakes increased. The interior was refreshed, and revised again in 1964.

The last Convertible was built in August 1969, with Saloons continuing to November 1970 and the Traveller April 1971

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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-249

Morris Minor 1000 Traveller (1962-71) Engine 1098 cc S4 OHV Production 303,443 (saloon, tourer and traveller)
Registration Number LMV 149 C (Greater London)
MORRIS ALBUM
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Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis for William Morris's Nuffield Group the Morris Minor made its debut at the 1948 Earls Court Motorshow . The original Minor MM series was produced from 1948 until 1953, the range included a 2 door and 4 door four seater saloon, and a convertible An instant success and the baby car of its day, the new car featured rack and pinion steering, torsion bar independent front suspension and superb handling. Although the Minor was originally designed to accept a flat-4 engine, late in the development stage it was replaced by a 918 cc S4 side valve engine.

The Series II was substantially re-engineered following the merger of the Nuffield Organisations merger with Austin (forming BMC), Cosmetically the car now had raised front lights in the wings, rather than at the sides of the grille. As part of a rationalisation programme to reduce the production of duplicate components for similar vehicles, the Minor drivetrain was completely replaced with an Austin-derived engine, gearbox, prop shaft, differential and axle casing. The more modern Austin-designed 803 cc (49.0 cu in) overhead valve A-series engine, designed for the Austin A30 which proved more lively than the 918cc SV it replaced. An estate version was introduced in 1952, known as the Traveller featuring an external structural ash (wood) frame for the rear bodywork, with two side-hinged rear doors. A horizontal slat grille was fitted from October 1954,[ as well as a new dashboard with a central speedometer 269,838 examples of the Series II had been built when production ended in 1956

In 1956, the Minor received a major programme of updates as the Series III Minor 1000. Now powered by a 948cc variant of the BMC A-Series engine, which increased fop speed from 63mph to 75mph. the engine was mated to a revised gearbox with longer ratios and a shorter gearchange. A series of changes to the body pressings allowed a wraparound rear windscreen and a curved front screen In 1961 the semaphore-style trafficators were replaced by flashing direction indicators

In 1962 the final Series Minor 1000 (ADO 59) was launched the 'Series IV' designation having been assigned to the Morris Mini Minor. A new, larger 1098cc version of the BMC A Series engine with a Harry Weslake designed cylinder head Although fuel consumption suffered moderately at 38 mpg, the Minor's top speed increased to 77 mph and a significant increase in torque, this revised engine was mated to a new stronger gearbox and the size of the front drum brakes increased. The interior was refreshed, and revised again in 1964.

The last Convertible was built in August 1969, with Saloons continuing to November 1970 and the Traveller April 1971

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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-248

Rover Mini Cooper Sport 500 (1990-2000) Engine 1275cc s4 tr
Registration Number Y 559 XOB (produced 2000, registered 2001 Birmingham)
MINI (BL) SET

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MINI COOPER SPORT 500
One of the last of the original Alec Issigonis designed Minis, the Cooper Sport 500 was a limited production of only 500 such cars. Launched in 2000, and based on the Mini Cooper with the Mini Coopers 1275 cc A Series engine of 82bhp. The Cooper Sport 500 was available in four exterior colours: Tahiti Blue (JRJ - BLVC965) Anthracite (LQW - BLVC1266) Solar Red (CMU - BLVC1278) and British Racing Green (HAF - BLVC617) all with a Silver roof, chrome bumpers, chrome grille and two silver bonnet stripes. Interiors were Black and Silver leather with alloy gear knobs. All cars came with four spotlights, 13 inch alloy wheels, a high level brake light and plaque inside the glovebox, along with a certificate signed by John Cooper

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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-233

Austin Mayfair Mk. V (1984-90) Engine 998cc S4 Tr.
Registration Number F 504 TRF Nottingham for Stoke-on-Trent))
MINI (BL) ALBUM
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The Mini was introduced in 1959 with the basic shape remaining little change until its demise in 2000.
From the advent of the Austin Metro in 1980 British Leyland and their successor the Rover Group tended to concentrate on the newer car despite sales of the Mini remaining strong. But 1981 was the last year that the Mini appeared in the top ten best selling UK car.

Despite this 1984 saw the appearance of the Mark V Mini, all cars now had 8.4 inch brake discs and plastic wheel arches but retained the same Mark IV body shell shape.

From 1988 the Austin name was dropped in favour of the Rover group name. The 998cc engine did not carry over into the 1990-95 Mini Mk.VI.

The Mini Mayfair name was current between 1982--96 and was applied to limited edition Mk.IV, Mk.V and Mk.VI models and in 998cc and 1275cc forms.

It was the first and longest of the Mini London collection, which would include The Mini Ritz (1985), Mini Chelsea (1985), Mini Piccadilly (1986), Mini Park Lane (1987) and the Mini Advantage (Mini Masters in Germany) (1987)
The Mayfair was based on a Mini City with 998cc or 1275

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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-231

Austin Mayfair Mk. V (1984-90) Engine 998cc S4 Tr.
Registration Number F 504 TRF Nottingham for Stoke-on-Trent))
MINI (BL) ALBUM
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The Mini was introduced in 1959 with the basic shape remaining little change until its demise in 2000.
From the advent of the Austin Metro in 1980 British Leyland and their successor the Rover Group tended to concentrate on the newer car despite sales of the Mini remaining strong. But 1981 was the last year that the Mini appeared in the top ten best selling UK car.

Despite this 1984 saw the appearance of the Mark V Mini, all cars now had 8.4 inch brake discs and plastic wheel arches but retained the same Mark IV body shell shape.

From 1988 the Austin name was dropped in favour of the Rover group name. The 998cc engine did not carry over into the 1990-95 Mini Mk.VI.

The Mini Mayfair name was current between 1982--96 and was applied to limited edition Mk.IV, Mk.V and Mk.VI models and in 998cc and 1275cc forms.

It was the first and longest of the Mini London collection, which would include The Mini Ritz (1985), Mini Chelsea (1985), Mini Piccadilly (1986), Mini Park Lane (1987) and the Mini Advantage (Mini Masters in Germany) (1987)
The Mayfair was based on a Mini City with 998cc or 1275

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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-232

Austin Mayfair Mk. V (1984-90) Engine 998cc S4 Tr.
Registration Number E 537 UAT (Hull)
MINI (BL) ALBUM
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623797597842...

The Mini was introduced in 1959 with the basic shape remaining little change until its demise in 2000.
From the advent of the Austin Metro in 1980 British Leyland and their successor the Rover Group tended to concentrate on the newer car despite sales of the Mini remaining strong. But 1981 was the last year that the Mini appeared in the top ten best selling UK car.

Despite this 1984 saw the appearance of the Mark V Mini, all cars now had 8.4 inch brake discs and plastic wheel arches but retained the same Mark IV body shell shape.

From 1988 the Austin name was dropped in favour of the Rover group name. The 998cc engine did not carry over into the 1990-95 Mini Mk.VI.

The Mini Mayfair name was current between 1982--96 and was applied to limited edition Mk.IV, Mk.V and Mk.VI models and in 998cc and 1275cc forms.

It was the first and longest of the Mini London collection, which would include The Mini Ritz (1985), Mini Chelsea (1985), Mini Piccadilly (1986), Mini Park Lane (1987) and the Mini Advantage (Mini Masters in Germany) (1987)
The Mayfair was based on a Mini City with 998cc or 1275

Diolch am 91,660,496 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.

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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-230

Austin Mayfair Mk. V (1984-90) Engine 998cc S4 Tr.
Registration Number C 896 TBF (Nottingham for Stoke on Trent)
MINI (BL) ALBUM
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623797597842...

The Mini was introduced in 1959 with the basic shape remaining little change until its demise in 2000.
From the advent of the Austin Metro in 1980 British Leyland and their successor the Rover Group tended to concentrate on the newer car despite sales of the Mini remaining strong. But 1981 was the last year that the Mini appeared in the top ten best selling UK car.

Despite this 1984 saw the appearance of the Mark V Mini, all cars now had 8.4 inch brake discs and plastic wheel arches but retained the same Mark IV body shell shape.

From 1988 the Austin name was dropped in favour of the Rover group name. The 998cc engine did not carry over into the 1990-95 Mini Mk.VI.

The Mini Mayfair name was current between 1982--96 and was applied to limited edition Mk.IV, Mk.V and Mk.VI models and in 998cc and 1275cc forms.

It was the first and longest of the Mini London collection, which would include The Mini Ritz (1985), Mini Chelsea (1985), Mini Piccadilly (1986), Mini Park Lane (1987) and the Mini Advantage (Mini Masters in Germany) (1987)
The Mayfair was based on a Mini City with 998cc or 1275

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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-229

Austin Mini Cooper S Mk.1 (1965-67) Engine 1275cc S4 Tr Production 19000 (Mark 1 Cooper S 970, 1071 and 1275cc engines + 64000 Mark 1 Coopers 997 and 998cc)
Registration Number KKH 719 D (Hull)
MINI (BL) ALBUM
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The Mini Cooper came about when Formula One team owner and designer John Cooper was shown an early Mini by the designer and his friend Alec Issigonis.
John Cooper approached the BMC management who eventually where persuaded that a more sporty image would throw of the original perception of the car as a staid car with an appeal to the more senior market.
Cooper and Issigonis then collaborated and the first Mini Cooper with a 997cc engine debuted in 1961. The car featured a racing-tuned engine, twin SU carburettors, a closer-ratio gearbox and front disc brakes, uncommon at the time in a small car. One thousand units of this version were commissioned by management, intended for and designed to meet the homologation rules of Group 2 rally racing. The 997 cc engine was replaced by a shorter stroke 998 cc unit in 1964.
A more powerful Mini Cooper, dubbed the S, was developed in tandem and released in 1963. Featuring a 1071 cc engine with a 70.61 mm bore and nitride steel crankshaft and strengthened bottom end to allow further tuning; and larger servo-assisted disc brakes, 4,030 Cooper S cars were produced and sold until the model was updated in August 1964.
Cooper also produced two S models specifically for circuit racing in the under 1,000 cc and under 1,300 cc classes respectively, rated at 970 cc (59 cu in) and a 1,275 cc both of which were offered to the public. The smaller-engine model was not well received, and only 963 had been built when the model was discontinued in 1965. The 1,275 cc Cooper S models continued in production until 1971.

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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-228

Mini 95L Pickup (1959-82) 998cc cc S4 (Transverse) OHV Production 51879 (all pick ups)
Decals Express Retros, Mini Specialists
Registration Number CDF 336 T (Gloucester)
MINI ALBUM

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The first Mini rolled of the production line on 26:08:1959, the first models were marketed under two names, the Austin Seven and the Morris Mini-Minor. The Austin Mini name was first used domestically in 1961

The car was designed under project number ADO15 by Alec Issigonis who had recently been recruited back from Alvis to lead the design team. Using the existing BMC A series engine mounted transversely with the engine oil lubricated transmission in the sump, and drive to the front wheels with the radiator mounted at the side of the engine.

The suspension system was designed by Dr. Alex Moulton using rubber cones instead of springs, built into a sub-frames.

The Pickup was introduced with a quarter ton capacity, built on the longer chassis of the Traveller. and powered by the Mini 848cc engine, capacity was increased along with that of the car to 998cc , renamed the Mini 95 in 1978 to reflect the ,95 ton gross weight but the public continued to call it the Mini Van

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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-226

Mini 95L Pickup (1959-82) 998cc cc S4 (Transverse) OHV Production 51879 (all pick ups)
Decals Express Retros, Mini Specialists
Registration Number CDF 336 T (Gloucester)
MINI ALBUM

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The first Mini rolled of the production line on 26:08:1959, the first models were marketed under two names, the Austin Seven and the Morris Mini-Minor. The Austin Mini name was first used domestically in 1961

The car was designed under project number ADO15 by Alec Issigonis who had recently been recruited back from Alvis to lead the design team. Using the existing BMC A series engine mounted transversely with the engine oil lubricated transmission in the sump, and drive to the front wheels with the radiator mounted at the side of the engine.

The suspension system was designed by Dr. Alex Moulton using rubber cones instead of springs, built into a sub-frames.

The Pickup was introduced with a quarter ton capacity, built on the longer chassis of the Traveller. and powered by the Mini 848cc engine, capacity was increased along with that of the car to 998cc , renamed the Mini 95 in 1978 to reflect the ,95 ton gross weight but the public continued to call it the Mini Van
Diolch am 91,659,309 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.

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Shot 17.04.2022 Weston Park (Classic Car Show), Weston-under-Lizard, Salop 157-227

The Austin and Morris Mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis (Gr., 1906-1988) in collaboration with John Sheppard (UK, 1922-2015). It was built by BMC from 1959 till 1968. In 1968 BMC became British Leyland and production continued till 1986 when rover Group production took over. In 2000 finally felt the curtain for the Mini.

848 or 998 cc L4 engine.
575 kg.
Production Mini series: Aug. 1959-1968/1968-1986/1986-Oct. 2000.
German reg. number (HB: Landkreis Hansestadt Bremen).

Number seen: 1.

Bremen-Hastedt, Hastedter Heerstrasse, Aug. 8, 2021.

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The Austin and Morris Mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis (Gr., 1906-1988) in collaboration with John Sheppard (UK, 1922-2015). It was built by BMC from 1959 till 1968. In 1968 BMC became British Leyland and production continued till 1986 when rover Group production took over. In 2000 finally felt the curtain for the Mini.

848 or 998 cc L4 engine.
575 kg.
Production Mini series: Aug. 1959-1968/1968-1986/1986-Oct. 2000.
German reg. number (HB: Landkreis Hansestadt Bremen).

Number seen: 1.

Bremen-Hastedt, Hastedter Heerstrasse, Aug. 8, 2021.

© 2021 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

Danish Morris Mascot publicity.

Initially the first imported Morris Minor Mini's in Denmark were called 'Morris 850'. From 1962 onwards Danish Morris importer DOMI used the name 'Mascot' for the Morris Mini for marketing reasons to distinguish it from the Austin Mini. The Austin Mini was imported not by DOMI but by another importer.
In 1972 DOMI gained control over all British Leyland car imports. Shortly after that the Austin Mini disappeared and all Minis were called Morris Mascot.
BMC cars always had a big share on Danish car imports. In 1969 it was even 19%.
Like all Danish cars the Mascot featured side indicators, long before it became practice in the UK itself.
In 1981 the official Morris Mascot import ended.
At the re-introduction by Rover in the nineties the Mascot name was dropped and all cars were named Mini.

The Austin and Morris Mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis (Gr., 1906-1988) in collaboration with John Sheppard (UK, 1922-2015). It was built by BMC from 1959 till 1968. In 1968 BMC became British Leyland and production continued till 1986 when rover Group production took over. In 2000 finally felt the curtain for the Mini.

Production Mini series: Aug. 1959-1968/1968-1986/1986-Oct. 2000.
Production Mini Mk IV: 1976-1983.
Production Morris Mascot series: 1962-1981.

Image is found on: www.aronline.co.uk/around-the-world/morris-mascot/ by Chris Cowin.

Halfweg, March 21, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

Danish Morris Mascot publicity.

Initially the first imported Morris Minor Mini's in Denmark were called 'Morris 850'. From 1962 onwards Danish Morris importer DOMI used the name 'Mascot' for the Morris Mini for marketing reasons to distinguish it from the Austin Mini. The Austin Mini was imported not by DOMI but by another importer.
In 1972 DOMI gained control over all British Leyland car imports. Shortly after that the Austin Mini disappeared and all Minis were called Morris Mascot.
BMC cars always had a big share on Danish car imports. In 1969 it was even 19%.
Like all Danish cars the Mascot featured side indicators, long before it became practice in the UK itself.
In 1981 the official Morris Mascot import ended.
At the re-introduction by Rover in the nineties the Mascot name was dropped and all cars were named Mini.

The Austin and Morris Mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis (Gr., 1906-1988) in collaboration with John Sheppard (UK, 1922-2015). It was built by BMC from 1959 till 1968. In 1968 BMC became British Leyland and production continued till 1986 when rover Group production took over. In 2000 finally felt the curtain for the Mini.

Production Mini series: Aug. 1959-1968/1968-1986/1986-Oct. 2000.
Production Mini Mk IV: 1976-1983.
Production Morris Mascot series: 1962-1981.

Image is found on: www.aronline.co.uk/around-the-world/morris-mascot/ by Chris Cowin.

Halfweg, March 21, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

Danish Morris Mascot publicity.

Initially the first imported Morris Minor Mini's in Denmark were called 'Morris 850'. From 1962 onwards Danish Morris importer DOMI used the name 'Mascot' for the Morris Mini for marketing reasons to distinguish it from the Austin Mini. The Austin Mini was imported not by DOMI but by another importer.
In 1972 DOMI gained control over all British Leyland car imports. Shortly after that the Austin Mini disappeared and all Minis were called Morris Mascot.
BMC cars always had a big share on Danish car imports. In 1969 it was even 19%.
Like all Danish cars the Mascot featured side indicators, long before it became practice in the UK itself.
In 1981 the official Morris Mascot import ended.
At the re-introduction by Rover in the nineties the Mascot name was dropped and all cars were named Mini.

The Austin and Morris Mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis (Gr., 1906-1988) in collaboration with John Sheppard (UK, 1922-2015). It was built by BMC from 1959 till 1968. In 1968 BMC became British Leyland and production continued till 1986 when rover Group production took over. In 2000 finally felt the curtain for the Mini.

Production Mini series: Aug. 1959-1968/1968-1986/1986-Oct. 2000.
Production Mini Mk IV: 1976-1983.
Production Morris Mascot series: 1962-1981.

Image is found on: www.aronline.co.uk/around-the-world/morris-mascot/ by Chris Cowin.

Halfweg, March 21, 2025.

© 2025 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

The Morris Mascot on the screen of my Canon Ixus compact camera.

Initially the first imported Morris Minor Mini's in Denmark were called 'Morris 850'. From 1962 onwards Danish Morris importer DOMI used the name 'Mascot' for the Morris Mini for marketing reasons to distinguish it from the Austin Mini. The Austin Mini was imported not by DOMI but by another importer.
In 1972 DOMI gained control over all British Leyland car imports. Shortly after that the Austin Mini disappeared and all Minis were called Morris Mascot.
BMC cars always had a big share on Danish car imports. In 1969 it was even 19%.
Like all Danish cars the Mascot featured side indicators, long before it became practice in the UK itself.
In 1981 the official Morris Mascot import ended.
At the re-introduction by Rover in the nineties the Mascot name was dropped and all cars were named Mini.
For more info: www.aronline.co.uk/around-the-world/morris-mascot/ by Chris Cowin.

The Austin and Morris Mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis (Gr., 1906-1988) in collaboration with John Sheppard (UK, 1922-2015). It was built by BMC from 1959 till 1968. In 1968 BMC became British Leyland and production continued till 1986 when rover Group production took over. In 2000 finally felt the curtain for the Mini.

848 or 998 cc L4 engine.
575 kg.
Production Mini series: Aug. 1959-1968/1968-1986/1986-Oct. 2000.
Production Mini Mk IV: 1976-1983.
Production Morris Mascot series: 1962-1981.
Original first reg. number: July 12, 1977.
New Danish reg. number: March 6, 2019 (previous number since Aug. 6, 1992: OV48426).
At current owner since Oct. 27, 2020.
See also: www.tjekbil.dk/nummerplade/CA16407/overblik

Number seen: 3.

København-Bellahøj, Næsbyholmvej, Aug. 8, 2021.

© 2021 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

The Morris Mascot on the screen of my Canon IXUS compact camera.

Initially the first imported Morris Minor Mini's in Denmark were called 'Morris 850'. From 1962 onwards Danish Morris importer DOMI used the name 'Mascot' for the Morris Mini for marketing reasons to distinguish it from the Austin Mini. The Austin Mini was imported not by DOMI but by another importer.
In 1972 DOMI gained control over all British Leyland car imports. Shortly after that the Austin Mini disappeared and all Minis were called Morris Mascot.
BMC cars always had a big share on Danish car imports. In 1969 it was even 19%.
Like all Danish cars the Mascot featured side indicators, long before it became practice in the UK itself.
In 1981 the official Morris Mascot import ended.
At the re-introduction by Rover in the nineties the Mascot name was dropped and all cars were named Mini.
For more info: www.aronline.co.uk/around-the-world/morris-mascot/ by Chris Cowin.

The Austin and Morris Mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis (Gr., 1906-1988) in collaboration with John Sheppard (UK, 1922-2015). It was built by BMC from 1959 till 1968. In 1968 BMC became British Leyland and production continued till 1986 when rover Group production took over. In 2000 finally felt the curtain for the Mini.

848 or 998 cc L4 engine.
575 kg.
Production Mini series: Aug. 1959-1968/1968-1986/1986-Oct. 2000.
Production Mini Mk IV: 1976-1983.
Production Morris Mascot series: 1962-1981.
Original first reg. number: July 12, 1977.
New Danish reg. number: March 6, 2019 (previous number since Aug. 6, 1992: OV48426).
At current owner since Oct. 27, 2020.
See also: www.tjekbil.dk/nummerplade/CA16407/overblik

Number seen: 3.

København-Bellahøj, Næsbyholmvej, Aug. 8, 2021.

© 2021 Sander Toonen Halfweg | All Rights Reserved

The Morris Mascot on the screen of my Canon Ixus compact camera.

Initially the first imported Morris Minor Mini's in Denmark were called 'Morris 850'. From 1962 onwards Danish Morris importer DOMI used the name 'Mascot' for the Morris Mini for marketing reasons to distinguish it from the Austin Mini. The Austin Mini was imported not by DOMI but by another importer.
In 1972 DOMI gained control over all British Leyland car imports. Shortly after that the Austin Mini disappeared and all Minis were called Morris Mascot.
BMC cars always had a big share on Danish car imports. In 1969 it was even 19%.
Like all Danish cars the Mascot featured side indicators, long before it became practice in the UK itself.
In 1981 the official Morris Mascot import ended.
At the re-introduction by Rover in the nineties the Mascot name was dropped and all cars were named Mini.
For more info: www.aronline.co.uk/around-the-world/morris-mascot/ by Chris Cowin.

The Austin and Morris Mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis (Gr., 1906-1988) in collaboration with John Sheppard (UK, 1922-2015). It was built by BMC from 1959 till 1968. In 1968 BMC became British Leyland and production continued till 1986 when rover Group production took over. In 2000 finally felt the curtain for the Mini.

848 or 998 cc L4 engine.
575 kg.
Production Mini series: Aug. 1959-1968/1968-1986/1986-Oct. 2000.
Production Mini Mk IV: 1976-1983.
Production Morris Mascot series: 1962-1981.
Original first reg. number: July 12, 1977.
New Danish reg. number: March 6, 2019 (previous number since Aug. 6, 1992: OV48426).
At current owner since Oct. 27, 2020.
See also: www.tjekbil.dk/nummerplade/CA16407/overblik

Number seen: 3.

København-Bellahøj, Næsbyholmvej, Aug. 8, 2021.

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Initially the first imported Morris Minor Mini's in Denmark were called 'Morris 850'. From 1962 onwards Danish Morris importer DOMI used the name 'Mascot' for the Morris Mini for marketing reasons to distinguish it from the Austin Mini. The Austin Mini was imported not by DOMI but by another importer.
In 1972 DOMI gained control over all British Leyland car imports. Shortly after that the Austin Mini disappeared and all Minis were called Morris Mascot.
BMC cars always had a big share on Danish car imports. In 1969 it was even 19%.
Like all Danish cars the Mascot featured side indicators, long before it became practice in the UK itself.
In 1981 the official Morris Mascot import ended.
At the re-introduction by Rover in the nineties the Mascot name was dropped and all cars were named Mini.
For more info: www.aronline.co.uk/around-the-world/morris-mascot/ by Chris Cowin.

The Austin and Morris Mini was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis (Gr., 1906-1988) in collaboration with John Sheppard (UK, 1922-2015). It was built by BMC from 1959 till 1968. In 1968 BMC became British Leyland and production continued till 1986 when rover Group production took over. In 2000 finally felt the curtain for the Mini.

848 or 998 cc L4 engine.
575 kg.
Production Mini series: Aug. 1959-1968/1968-1986/1986-Oct. 2000.
Production Mini Mk IV: 1976-1983.
Production Morris Mascot series: 1962-1981.
Original first reg. number: July 12, 1977.
New Danish reg. number: March 6, 2019 (previous number since Aug. 6, 1992: OV48426).
At current owner since Oct. 27, 2020.
See also: www.tjekbil.dk/nummerplade/CA16407/overblik

Number seen: 3.

København-Bellahøj, Næsbyholmvej, Aug. 8, 2021.

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The Morris Minor was one of the best selling British cars. It was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis (Smyrna, 1906-1988).
The Morris Minor was presented at the London Motor Show (Earls Court, in October 1948).
At first only a 2-door saloon and a convertible were available. In 1950 a 4-door saloon was added.
In 1953 an estate car was launched: the Minor Traveller. Also a panel van and a pickup truck became for sale.
The Morris Minor 1000 sold quite well in Denmark.

Note the 'Super' emblem on the boot lid is gone.

1098 cc L4 petrol engine.
Performance: 48 bhp.
C. 750 kg.
Production Morris Minor 1000 series: 1948-April 1971.
Production Minor 1000 Series V: 1962-April 1971.
Production Minor 1000 Series V this version: Oct. 1963-Nov. 1970.
Original old Danish reg. number: April 15, 1969 (still valid).
At current owner since Sept. 7, 2023.

Number seen: 3 (saloon), and one Traveller.

København-Vanløse, Bellahøjvej, Aug. 6, 2021.

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