> >1. what was the last year the mini was imported to the u.s.?
>
> 1969. Crash requirements put them out of the picture as well as minimum
> weights. Remember the Datsun 510? It weighed 2010 lb, just over the
> minimum limit. You'll find Canadian cars in the US right up to the '82 model
> when BL stopped shipping here too (front end impact requirements). Coopers
> were only made until 1971, the 1275 S was anyway, the 998 finished in '69.
>
The last year for Minis in the U.S. was '67, same as the Healey 3000s. Smog
laws started in 68, combined with internal and market restructuring at BLMC.
Also, what's this about a minimum weight? The U.S. gov loves to meddle with
things that are none of it's business, but this is beyond even them.
Hmmm, let's see. If the 510 was 2010, and just barely made it... how did
things like most Lotus', Spridgets, and even Fiat 850's, Honda 600's and
Subaru 360's sneak into this market in the early 70's?
Randy
randy@taylor.wyvern.com
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