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 The
Mini Super was launched with the Mini Cooper in September 1961.
However, production of the model started on the 7th June, a month
before the Cooper. In
some early BMC publicity material both the Super and Cooper were
introduced as “Twins”, with the Cooper being described as the
“Sports-car version of the Super”.
Introduced as “Austin Super Seven” and “Morris Super Mini-Minor”,
They became “Austin Super Mini” and “Morris Super Mini” in January
1962. Generally they are now referred to simply as “Mini Super”
The
Super was pure Cooper, both inside and out but mechanically equipped
with standard 848cc engine, gearbox and braking system. Inside it
had a standard gear lever but chromium plated and a black-faced
90mph speedometer. Outside the Super had a standard Austin or Morris
grille which was embellished with extra chrome bars, and standard
mini badging.
The
Super was deleted after a very short production run, together with
the Mini De Luxe, in October 1962, although a few were built for
export in November.
The
Super De Luxe which followed in October 1962 was really a De Luxe
with a few Super/Cooper embellishments.
The
Super is now believed to be the rarest of Mk1 Minis.
To contact Garry
Dickens the Mini Super Registrar
email
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