Hello all, I was hoping a few of you in the know could please answer a few questions relating to running changes and upgrades to standard equipment on the last of the Aus clubmans?
Aside from the different special editions which all had their own list of standard equipment (LS, Sunshine, 1275LS etc), what running changes were made to the Mini range in 1977 and 78?
The only major things I can think of are:
- The upgrade to dual circuit brakes and the addition of the Park Brake and Brake fail lights on the top dash panel. When did this occur? ?/77?
- The larger tombstone type seats ?/77?
- I've also noticed some later cars with additional warning lights on the instrument binnacle, an amber and red light in each corner. Any ideas what these would be for?
I was also wondering about the rear defroster / heated rear windscreen. Did these become standard equipment or were they only ever an option? I recall seeing several base model Minis and S's that have the rear defroster:
Did this become standard in the last few months of production? I remember when I had an old 1980 Mitsi sigma about 12 years ago and it didn't have a rear defrost so I assume this wasn't mandatory (ADR).
As for the 1275LS, would there be any chance that some of the components made their way onto the base or S clubmans? I.e. are there any late 78 Minis out there with the 7.5 gallon tank, cloth interior, discs etc?
Cheers in advance!
I was wondering if they were warning lights for the defrost or fog lights but I think those switches light up anyway?