Hi there,

So there was suppsedly 500 of these made .... is that correct?

Surely then we have "some" of the owners of these cars on this site.

If you own an "SS" please post up any pics of your car here. Interior, exterior, engine bay, close ups ..... whatever you have.

Just interested .... that's all.

Cheers,
BC.

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Good idea , as for the number made , I have 2 seperate short magazine articles here from the late 70's , one say'300 and the other said 500 . I think the one that said 300 was when it was launched and the one that said 500 was when they stopped and did the LS , I try and find them , scan them and then put them on this post .

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Cheers for that - I have a pic of one from the "Spotlight on Mini Downunder" book which I will scann and post up tomorrow.

Cheers,
BC.

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I have an ss but it is far from original. I will take some pics of the plate tomorrow, but there are a few pics i posted in the gallery section not 2 weeks ago.

I am collecting 'S' badges as well coz it hasn't got any on it, so if anyone has any I could restore for my SS pm me!!

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hey mate.. i only have one exterior shot of one....

and 500 were the number made.... will look for any info, but essentially it was just
a 998LS in and out, except the interior wasnt all cloth, it only had inserts, they came out in either mettalic brown, green or blue.

Thanks Chris - pic below confirms the number built. Can you please post the pic of the one you have up? Would appreciate it - thanks mate.

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great book that if any one does not have it GO GET IT!!

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ook!
69 mini k
'Kids don't recognise a Saab from a Volvo but they always recognise a Mini,'

I borrowed it from the library today for poeee. Was going to get him to post a reccomendation once he'd read it.

Hmmn...I wonder if i can buy it from somewhere.

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Introducing 'LITE'. The new way to spell 'light' with 20% less letters!

I don't know my name anymore.

there a place in parramatta(sydney i know but) which stockes it!
automotive and milatary books specialist
i think it was around the $35 mark

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ook!
69 mini k
'Kids don't recognise a Saab from a Volvo but they always recognise a Mini,'

http://www.yellowpages.com.au/onlineSol ... 0138&st=cs

wheels book shop

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ook!
69 mini k
'Kids don't recognise a Saab from a Volvo but they always recognise a Mini,'

Technical Book Shop in Melbourne is where I bought my copy. If they don't have it they can get it.

The best Oz mini book your money will buy IMO.

Cheers,
BC.

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looks like I will need to get a couple stickers made up to go along the side.
Thats the first time I have seen what my car should look like.

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Thanks for that eagle.

Does yours have the original radio and internal bonnet release fitted? Is it still original colour?

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I have almost worked out the Leyland code...
022D2S3M09

The first three digits (022) is the "Model Designation" The 022 means "Mini" (the mini with the magic wand gearchange would be 021)

The 4th digit (D) is the "Complaince Status Code" I do not know how this works.

The 5th & 6th digits (2S) is the "Body Type". The 2S is a 2 door saloon.

The 7th digit (3) is the "Quality Level" 1=Mini, 2=S, 3=SS, 4=LS

The 8th digit (M) is the "Transmission Type" M = 4 speed floor shift manual.

The 9th & 10th digits is the "Engine Capacity" 09 = 998

It was used as a track car from what I can gather by the previous owner. It was metallic blue with bronze racing stripes when I got it and I have sprayed it crimson just 2 months ago. It still has an internal bonnet release but the radio is long gone (not by me). In a few years after my next restoration project (need a van need a van need a van....) I will do it back to original.........

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