6.5 US gallons is 5.5 UK gallons by the way!
850 Cooper Engine
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850NUTS
, May 16 2014 12:17 PM
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timmy850
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Posted 17 May 2014 - 01:18 AM
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matt050990
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Posted 17 May 2014 - 05:57 AM
Just when you think youve heard or read all about everything mini, something new comes along. Every day truly is a school day!
taken from minipassionmini facebook page:
Austin 850 Cooper 997 1961
BMC UK - Export markets
"This is an oddity, BMC didn't use the Mini-Minor or Seven names for the cars that were exported outside UK, they called them just 850 for 1959 to 1961 in most markets.
When the first Coopers were imported they were called 850 despite having a 997cc engine.
It was only until 1962 that the Mini name was adopted globally with a few exceptions."
I agree with the above. Also me bit of digging to you all. KUDOS!!!!
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850NUTS
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Posted 17 May 2014 - 12:40 PM
Hi All, We have spoken to a very embarrassed chap tonight, who walked around and around a 850 motor looking for where he had seen "850 Cooper" on on motor, but as we have been told there is no such thing. Thank you all for your inputs.
Just letting everyone know that we will be updating our post on our 63 English van, with finished photo's very soon.
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