#2 Opening the Package

For all of the Mini's obvious difficulties, getting it into my garage and taking a good look at it was like Christmas morning. I was eager to "open it up" and finally determine the model more precisely and to see what really needed to be done. It was clear from the serial number and engine identification plate that this was a 1967 Austin Mini MkII with a 998cc engine -- positive ground, hydrolastic suspension, dynamo, drum brakes all around, non-synchro first gear, larger rear window, new square rear lamps, and a new-style grille. Although the Mini had long ago been repainted blue, it was evident that it had originally been green. All in all a great model and one of the last original styles before the sweeping changes introduced with the MKIII.


Here's a brief walkaround of my Mini on the day I got it home...