"On 30 September 1968 the first Mini, the 1275-C, was introduced at a media event at the Jarama racing circuit, going into production the following month. It came with a high level of equipment, such as a dash-mounted rev-counter and bumper-mounted driving lights – both firsts on a factory-produced Mini. The plush interior was nicely finished in leather, with a wood-rimmed steering wheel and a wood dash panel. However, despite the suggestive ‘C’ name it was not as quick as a UK Cooper S, thanks to its single carb 59bhp engine.
The 1275-C was launched alongside the uprated Morris and MG 1300s, both using the same engine. Anticipated production volumes at Pamplona were ramped up to 40,000 – a 10% share of the market.
By now, the Mini was considered a locally-produced car, with just the bodyshell being imported from the UK. The engine and the gearbox were manufactured at NMQ’s own plant at Los Corrales de Buelna, while other important components, such as suspension, windows and smaller components were all produced locally in order to comply with the government’s protectionist trade policies."
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