In October 1967, the British Motor Corporation (BMC) launched the Mk II series of the Mini. The Morris Mini 1000 Mk II had a new profile with a larger rear window and bigger angular taillights. The new grille with the wide frame was a striking feature. The 998 cc engine installed in the 1000 Series was an old friend at BMC. It had already been fitted in the Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet models since 1962 and a more powerful version had been a success in the Mini-Cooper since 1964. The Morris Mini 1000 Mk II was the new top model in the standard Mini family and it was only available in the better equipped Super de Luxe version.