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That leaves about 8% of the minis built having been manufactured. All minis were supposed to have this type of springing, but it was dropped in the first few model years because of developmentcost issues, introduced in 1964 correct me if im wrong and dropped again a few years later to stay with the dry or rubber sprung suspension until the end of the minis production. Minibits mini spare parts classic car parts for classic. Leyland mini 1980 restoration project page 9 mini. Apr 24, 2010 page 1 of 3 stupid costs for my restoration posted in mini chat. These workshop manuals will help you maintain, repair or. We deliver daily to all parts of australia and world wide and can supply all your needs. E veryone who uses a vehicle on the road must keep it in a roadworthy condition.
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