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Need help!
Noob here,
I just purchased a 1983 Austin MINI Mayfair (British) for 750 pounds sterling. Roughly converted its $1,450. The body and engine are in good condition, but I have surface rust that needs tending.
I need to upgrade the engine and redo the doors. Trying to buy parts is like reading a secret MINI code. What does the terms MK1 - MK3 mean? Is this body style, and if so which style is my MINI? Now, I'm guessing the Stage 1 - 2 in a engine upgrade for speed.
Any help would be appreciated.
~Ash
I just purchased a 1983 Austin MINI Mayfair (British) for 750 pounds sterling. Roughly converted its $1,450. The body and engine are in good condition, but I have surface rust that needs tending.
I need to upgrade the engine and redo the doors. Trying to buy parts is like reading a secret MINI code. What does the terms MK1 - MK3 mean? Is this body style, and if so which style is my MINI? Now, I'm guessing the Stage 1 - 2 in a engine upgrade for speed.
Any help would be appreciated.
~Ash
I wish I had an 83 Mini (or most any Classic Mini) 
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Start here: http://www.minimania.com/_A_Technical_Information.cfm
MK1: small tail lights, exterior door hinges, sliding windows (except australian models)
MK2: Larger tail lights, exterior hinges, sliding windows, larger rear window and quarter windows.
MK3 and later: Large tail lights, winding windows, rocker switches, later models had integral backup lights, 12" wheels, etc.
MK1: small tail lights, exterior door hinges, sliding windows (except australian models)
MK2: Larger tail lights, exterior hinges, sliding windows, larger rear window and quarter windows.
MK3 and later: Large tail lights, winding windows, rocker switches, later models had integral backup lights, 12" wheels, etc.
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