Today, in 1961 . . . . .

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MikeNash
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Today, in 1961 . . . . .

Post by MikeNash »

. . . the millionth Morris Minor rolled off the production line! Thought you ought to know, that's all. MikeN.
PS And a Happy New Year to you all.
Morris Minor, the car of the future. One day they will all look like this!
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Well spotted Mike.
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Although, as many will say, it didn't. It was a case of spin-doctoring to get the publicity, and the chassis numbers had been previously allocated. In fact, looking at the famous picture, you will see that the bonnet badge says 1000 :o Still worth celebrating the great achievement though.
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