Letters from readers, June 1961
Sir. Somewhat consoled by Mr Duncan-Brown's sorry tale of an Austin Se7en Countryman, I feel encouraged to recount my own "Diary of a Mini" :— Nov 1960; Morris Minivan, loaded with extra,…
Brief specification.
Engine : 6-cyl. 73 x 100 mm. bore and stroke, capacity 2,511 c.c. 0. _ .V. push rods. 3 S. U. carburettors. Dual ignition, magneto and coil.
Gearbox : 4-speeds and reverse central change. Ratios with 4.5 to 1 axle ratio. 14.15, 9.2, 6.52 and 4.5 to 1.
Rear axle : Spiral bevel drive.
Brakes. Cable operated all wheels, 14in. drums.
Suspension : Half-elliptics.
Dimensions : Wheel-base 10ft. 3in., track 4ft. 81n.