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Which Mini is which???

Austin Americas and MG 1100s were enlarged versions of the Mini....same basic design, but an entirely different car.
 
And to add to the confusion a little more the 'clubman' variant had a 'boxier' front end.
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A friend of mine had a 1275GT at University. Great fun until someone completely trashed the inside while trying to nick the radio using a not too subtle brute force and ignorance approach!
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Clubman Estates look GREAT if they're done right. The Clubman saloon just looks out of proportion. My car started out as a Clubman. It had some sheet metal damage on the front wings (fenders) that required new fenders. Since we were already cutting off much of the front, we fit a removable round-nose MK1 style front. I ocassionally feel guilty... But then I look at my beautiful Mini and get over it quickly.
 
My biggest complaint with the looks of the clubman is that it looks too "early-70's Japanese", kind of Datsun-like (excluding of course the wonderful look of the 240ZX).

I wouldn't turn one down if it were given to me, but I would start saving for a round nose.

I wonder if you can get "mini" grill treatments that reduce the clubman look?
 
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