Austin Mini 850 Mk II

In October 1967, the British Motor Corporation (BMC) launched the Mk II Series of the Mini. The Austin Mini 850 Mk II had a new profile with a larger rear window and bigger, angular taillights. The new grille with a wide frame was a striking feature. The engineering of the Mk II Series remained unchanged and there were few modifications during the short production period of only two years. The most important engineering innovation was the introduction of the full synchromesh gearbox for all Mini models in October 1968.