Spectre1275 wrote:
It seems that most Mk1 Australian minis were of the Morris variety.
During my time in New Zealand, I picked up what looks to be a stock '66 Austin Mini Deluxe, red rubber floor mats, roll down windows, external hinges, 998, and what looks like deep red leather upholstery, with Austin badges front and back, and standard period steering wheel with the Austin center.
All paperwork seemed in order when I bought it, and it now lives with me in Oregon.
Assuming the badging is correct, is this an odd ball car? Anyone know the history of Austin badged minis built in Australia?
Thanks!
Does your car have NZ-A-A-2S-2 on the ID plate? They were built in NZ and used some UK and some Aussie parts to build the shell. It will have slotted roof drains as opposed to the 2 holes each corner.
If your car is YMA2S2 then it is an Aussie built car that probably had Austin badges fitted by the Austin dealer.
I will add a few of the NZ-A-A-2S-2 cars to the deluxe register with a small explanation about them on the next update. Lately there has been a few pop up and the owners weren't sure what they had and thought they were Aussie built cars.