Mini Clubman Estate

In October 1969, British Leyland (BL) launched the new Mini Clubman Estate. It replaced the discontinued Austin Mini Countryman and Morris Mini-Traveller Estate versions. The previous option of ordering the Mini Estates with or without the wood trim (known as "Woody") was no longer available with the estate. Instead it had a trim made of imitation wood and framed in chrome running along the entire length of the car. The Clubman Series reflected the work of chief stylist Roy Haynes, who endeavoured to turn the Mini into a more modern small car for the 1970s. The front end had been extensively reworked and was intended to make the new Clubman appear safer and more mature.