70s mini 850?

[glemon]

I just looked at a mini yesterday right hand drive, supposed to be a 74, which judging by the taillights and other features seems about right. The badges indicated it was an 850, can this be right, I thought they punched the motor out to bigger sizes in later production of the car?

Thanks, Greg

 

[racingenglishcars]

The 850 has been available all along.

 

[Roger]

I think the 850 was discontinued in 1976. Later ones were 998 and 1275, and the 998 was dropped some time even later, I think.

 

[racingenglishcars]

Here is an 850, 1980 for sale right now
and a 1977 here

 

[Roger]

Clearly my memory isn't what it ought to be!

 

[JFeher]

I'm not sure what year they go to but if it's an 850 the engine ID# will start with an 8.