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Old Dec 22, 2013 | 03:42 PM
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The British Motor Corporation (BMC) Story

Some interesting old film of early Mini production included in this Pathe film made for BMC:-





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"BMC was the largest British car company of its day, with (in 1952) 39 percent of British output, producing a wide range of cars under brand names including Austin, Morris, MG, Austin-Healey and Wolseley as well as commercial vehicles and agricultural tractors. The first chairman was Lord Nuffield (William Morris) but he was replaced in August 1952 by Austin's Leonard Lord who continued in that role until his 65th birthday in 1961 but handing over, in theory at least, the managing director responsibilities to his deputy George Harriman in 1956."
 
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 05:39 AM
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Thanks for the video. It's always great to see how the old ones were made and the history of the company.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2013 | 12:39 PM
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82,000 men and women draw one million pounds in salary. For them, BMC means security.

Uh huh.
 
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