Hi All,
How is the rear side trim held in place on a 1962 Aussie assembled 850.
Do they use the stainless steel strip riveted in place as per the later Mini's (as per white car in photo), or is it mild steel welded in place and painted body colour as per the Red car (which was once white)?

My late 63 850 has the body coloured one like your bottom photo

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Any more comments on this?
Was the 850 trim retaining strip welded or riveted in?

I cut up a 62 850 about a fortnight ago. I still have some of the back section I should be able to answer your question from.

Dont think i will get around to looking at it until the weekend though

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Every 854 and cooper I have had have been spot welded and painted body colour

Got some photos of my 64 850
Spot welded and colour coded

Same as my 64 850 and my daughters 62 850.

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Thanks for the info, especially the photos.