I have a couple of good mates I can put you in contact with who work with Matics and know where to get the bits etc. One is an ex-BMC mechanic (who did up my Auto) and the other competes in motorkhanas in his 1275 Auto Mini. Only problem is they are both in Vic.

Doc, I did think 1100 Autos were that rare? Maybe in Vic there was more of them. I've spotted a few in wreckers (less heads!) and my mate with the 1275 Auto Mini has quite a few of the 1100 Auto engine and gearboxes from cars he has wrecked over the years.

BTW: I grew up in the Sutherland Shire - Kareela. Then I married a Mexican!

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Brett Nicholson
Greendale (near Ballan) VIC.
1971 Morris Mini Moke
1966 Austin Mini
1965 Morris Mini Traveller
1973 LR Series 3 88
2007 LR Freelander 2

Brett,
Well I've seen lots of 1100S & 1300 autos and owned 2 (+ the one in Brad's `matic) , but I have only seen 2 1098 autos ever!
One belongs to a mate where I used to work.... maybe I should tell him the head is no good and needs changing... for a proper 1100 one!

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Kev,

Totol production for the 1100 auto was 4032
and the 1100 S auto was 768.
So the 1100S auto is very rare! They were only built for 5 months!

What head is on the Minimatic MK2? (the Mini K Auto)
Would they have the same engine as the 1100 auto?

Not all engines with studs and nuts were built in England. The Morris 1100 motors had studs and nuts and were built in Aus.

My 1100 Auto has the 12G295 head. They were standard on the 1100 auto.

Thanks Dr Mini the info and links were very helpful.

I am determine to make my minimatic a daily driver.

M1100,
No it was not ever called a Mini K auto. (Pedr Davis got it wrong).
Or a Mk2 for that matter.
So-called MiniMatic Mk2 had the 99H motor, 998cc. I have one (3/70 build) my red car in avatar.
Head is a 12A1456. I have it here.. now cracked!
Original motor & box from it now propelling a `76 Blue Clubbie, hydro with Cooper discs & servo.. what a mix!

1098 auto never sold in a Mini, AFAIK. Mine is car # 1385 (so only 835 or so were built up to then). Not many built after.

Hey you should add the Morris 1300 auto to that 1100S total, they built them for years. Same car, but crappy grille..

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Mr Meaner
did you get the mini matic from a guy in Penshurst?

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Appreciation without Depreciation
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I have a lot of auto boxes and engines left over that are pretty useless to me.
willing to trade for alcohol...
there are early boxes, a+ stuff, lots of engines. frames etc...
even a spi box(with park gear) want bit of cash for that one.
And just found a spi block.... perfect.cheap. 30000kms old.
Just want to clear up my workshop

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No I bought it on ebay from a guy in Orange.

It is in really good codition expect for this converter leak. I have all the parts now so hopefully it will be going in a few weeks.

Regards Mr Meaner

thanks for the offer of parts but you are in SA and I am in Sydney.
Regards Mr Meaner

Dr Mini thanks for the links they were very helpful.
I finally got the mini matic and registered today. So I am pretty happy. Lets hope that it is keeps on going.

Thanks again. M

REegards Mr Meaner

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1967 Mini Deluxe 1275 heaps of modifications
1969 Mini Matic 1100

mr meaner
when the head is on my matic ill run down to sutherland and visit your matic

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Inconspicuously Conspicuous
Appreciation without Depreciation
forever chasing clearer skies...

Sounds good to me. I have three minis so my son stuart can come with us.

Regards Mr Meaner

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1967 Mini Deluxe 1275 heaps of modifications
1969 Mini Matic 1100