Well, I'd like to know where that info comes from.

I've gone into a fair bit of detail in the next mag, but suffice to say, the Leyland comprehensive workshop manual states; "The identification plate was deleted from some Saloon Models in June 1969".

However, we were able to find a Mk1 Cooper S from April 1969 which had neither ID plate or compliance plate, and had no holes drilled in the bulkhead for the plate.

I would have thought the holes would be drilled when the plate was attached, but this is an interesting point. If the holes were drilled during the production of the shell, before painting, then it is possible they could fill with paint - but then they would have to find and re-drill the holes to fit the plate, which sounds like too much double handling.

Cheers,
Watto.

SLS 169 2.5.1969

From Midget Car No. 1043, ID Plates Deleted. Car No. now stamped on body on LHS Dash Panel.

Yep Mokes are ugly - but Moke owners know that. Its like ugly women - she may be a dog but you know your going to get some

whats with all the Mr bean photos in mini adds? I get the reference but jeeez give it a rest.

I figure the holes would have been done as part of a job lot, perhaps they were left over from earlier stocks only to be phased out as they ran out ?? Who knows. I'm not sure if the holes were drilled or pressed.

As for where it came from, my 2 mk 1.5 (apologies to Morris 1100 ) S shells I've have owned both had them.