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Mini proposals
1 October 1974
AUSTIN MORRIS
BLMC investigate a comprehensive re-jig of the ADO20 Mini, giving it a full tailgate, folding rear seats and wrap around bumpers. Also a 2 door model without the tailgate. Also a 5 door Clubman fronted saloon sitting on a wheelbase 10 inches longer than the estate.
The plans were finally killed off by the 1975 Ryder report.
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