In 1969, now under British Leyland ownership, the Mini was revamped. Gone were the names 'Austin', 'Morris', 'Riley Elf', 'Wolseley Hornet' and the new models were all simply branded as 'Mini'. The new mini Mark III (ADO 20) was given larger doors with concealed hinges and the doors had wind-down windows. Rubber cone suspension returned, and the MkIII was sold with 848cc ('Mini 850') or 998cc ('Mini 1000') engines. Premium Minis were offered as the square-front Mini Clubman, also offered as an estate, and a sporting derivative the '1275 GT' to replace the Mini Cooper. The Mini MkIII continued until replaced by the Mini MkIV in 1976, and the Clubman models ended production in 1980.
Mini 850 1976 - badge on bonnet
Mini 850 1976 - badge on bootlid
Mini 850 1976. The final year of the Mini MkIII was 1976, and since 1974 the heater became a standard fitment even on the 850.
Mini 850 1976. The basic Mini 850 lacked trim, and had fixed rear side windows.
Mini 850 1976. The Mini 850 was the most basic Mini available, even the heater was an option until 1974
