I know there has been a lot of discussion previously on here as to whether this model ever existed, I think those rumours were finally put to rest in an article in TME a while back and I remember reading the modern motor road test 'bl's better bricks' that 'only the ecnonmy model 1100 retains the central speedo arrangement' or something along those lines, but had always been puzzled about this having never seen a clubby with a magic wand and centre speedo.
Anyway, we had a new member turn up at our general meeting last night with a very tidy 'Mini 1100'. (apologies for my lousy photos!)
Inside, there is a steering column lock instead of the ignition switch in the centre, but also there is a manual push pump for the washers in the centre switch panel. The magic wand and central speedo are there, and what looks to be original rubber mats under the carpets.
It is apparently a 1972 model and Kevin Thomas suggested that it may be an ex-PMG (telecom) fleet mini. It also has an internal bonnet release which looks like a factory install - maybe a PMG fleet pack option?
Either way, it is an exremely tidy and very rare example of this base-spec early clubman model and the first one I've actually seen in the flesh.
Great to have a new member with a really nice and unique car join us.
