Mini Clubman Estate

In October 1969, British Leyland (BL) launched the new Mini Clubman Estate. It replaced the discontinued Countryman/Traveller Estate versions. In October 1975, a slightly revised version of the estate was launched. The capacity of the 998 cc engine had been increased to 1098 cc and the engine now delivered 45 hp at 5250 r.p.m. No other changes were forthcoming until May 1976 when British Leyland (BL) fitted a new grille with a different logo, radial tyres and bigger pedals. The Mini Clubman never entirely captured the hearts of the motoring public - neither as a saloon nor as an estate - and therefore remained a short episode in the long history of the Mini.