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[mab01uk]

The death of Mr Mini - as reported in the Daily Express 1988

Edited by mab01uk, 02 November 2019 - 09:26 AM.

[Bec]

Thanks for posting this up, really cool we can get to see this after all that time. A few things in there I didn't know, thank you

[mab01uk]

 

Sir Alec Issigonis after receiving his Knighthood from the Queen at Buckingham Palace in 1969, pictured in front of a Mk1 Mini Cooper S (also with his BMC 1100 and Maxi just visible parked alongside)

Edited by mab01uk, 02 November 2019 - 09:26 AM.

[mab01uk]

A bit more of the Cooper S reg. no. ?MV 40F is visible in this other photo above...
If it is RMV 40F below, it still exists according to the DVLA website.....

RMV 40F ✓ Taxed
Tax due: 01 December 2019
✓ MOT Expires: 26 November 2019

Vehicle details:

    Vehicle make: AUSTIN
    Date of first registration: November 1967
    Year of manufacture: 1967
    Cylinder capacity (cc): 1275 cc
    Fuel type: PETROL
    Export marker: No
    Vehicle status: Taxed and due
    Vehicle colour: GREY