Mini Clubman

In October 1975, a slightly revised version of the Mini Clubman was launched. The capacity of the familiar 998 cc engine was increased to 1098 cc and the engine now delivered 45 hp at 5250 rpm. No other changes were forthcoming until British Leyland (BL) fitted a new grille with a different logo in May 1976, a heated rear window, radial tyres and bigger pedals. Despite continued improvements in equipment, the Mini Clubman never achieved the desired sales success and when demand continued to fall at the end of the 1970s, production of the Mini Clubman ceased in the summer of 1980.