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One article from *1980* mentions developments in #AutomaticGearboxes - and even dual-clutch #transmissions - and that AP (Automotive Products, a British company which already made an innovative 4 speed auto 'box for the #Mini and other smaller #BritishLeyland #cars) was developing a 6 speed model.
Nothing much came of this development until almost 25 years later when #Volkswagen and #BorgWarner (formed from a company set up by AP in early 20th century!) picked up development and put the #DSG 'box in mass production in 2003 with the #DQ250 (my own car has a newer version of this 'box!)
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One article from *1980* mentions developments in #AutomaticGearboxes - and even dual-clutch #transmissions - and that AP (Automotive Products, a British company which already made an innovative 4 speed auto 'box for the #Mini and other smaller #BritishLeyland #cars) was developing a 6 speed model.
Nothing much came of this development until almost 25 years later when #Volkswagen and #BorgWarner (formed from a company set up by AP in early 20th century!) picked up development and put the #DSG 'box in mass production in 2003 with the #DQ250 (my own car has a newer version of this 'box!)
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One article from *1980* mentions developments in #AutomaticGearboxes - and even dual-clutch #transmissions - and that AP (Automotive Products, a British company which already made an innovative 4 speed auto 'box for the #Mini and other smaller #BritishLeyland #cars) was developing a 6 speed model.
Nothing much came of this development until almost 25 years later when #Volkswagen and #BorgWarner (formed from a company set up by AP in early 20th century!) picked up development and put the #DSG 'box in mass production in 2003 with the #DQ250 (my own car has a newer version of this 'box!)
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One article from *1980* mentions developments in #AutomaticGearboxes - and even dual-clutch #transmissions - and that AP (Automotive Products, a British company which already made an innovative 4 speed auto 'box for the #Mini and other smaller #BritishLeyland #cars) was developing a 6 speed model.
Nothing much came of this development until almost 25 years later when #Volkswagen and #BorgWarner (formed from a company set up by AP in early 20th century!) picked up development and put the #DSG 'box in mass production in 2003 with the #DQ250 (my own car has a newer version of this 'box!)
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One article from *1980* mentions developments in #AutomaticGearboxes - and even dual-clutch #transmissions - and that AP (Automotive Products, a British company which already made an innovative 4 speed auto 'box for the #Mini and other smaller #BritishLeyland #cars) was developing a 6 speed model.
Nothing much came of this development until almost 25 years later when #Volkswagen and #BorgWarner (formed from a company set up by AP in early 20th century!) picked up development and put the #DSG 'box in mass production in 2003 with the #DQ250 (my own car has a newer version of this 'box!)
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Snagged complete set of of Marshall Cavendish #CarMaintenance and #Motoring partwork "On The Road" from 1978-1981 (in 10 binders)
If you are #GenX you may remember your dad buying at least some of these if he was into #cars (although to get the entire partwork would have cost about £300 (2026 money) in total, so relatively few people actually got whole set of 140)
These were sold not only in #UK but across #Commonwealth countries where folk drive on the left, one cool thing is all units are #metric first (with Imperial equivalents added afterwards)
Fair play to the previous owner, it looks like they did definitely make use of the section on changing #HeadGasket in #BritishLeyland engine 😁
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Snagged complete set of of Marshall Cavendish #CarMaintenance and #Motoring partwork "On The Road" from 1978-1981 (in 10 binders)
If you are #GenX you may remember your dad buying at least some of these if he was into #cars (although to get the entire partwork would have cost about £300 (2026 money) in total, so relatively few people actually got whole set of 140)
These were sold not only in #UK but across #Commonwealth countries where folk drive on the left, one cool thing is all units are #metric first (with Imperial equivalents added afterwards)
Fair play to the previous owner, it looks like they did definitely make use of the section on changing #HeadGasket in #BritishLeyland engine 😁
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Snagged complete set of of Marshall Cavendish #CarMaintenance and #Motoring partwork "On The Road" from 1978-1981 (in 10 binders)
If you are #GenX you may remember your dad buying at least some of these if he was into #cars (although to get the entire partwork would have cost about £300 (2026 money) in total, so relatively few people actually got whole set of 140)
These were sold not only in #UK but across #Commonwealth countries where folk drive on the left, one cool thing is all units are #metric first (with Imperial equivalents added afterwards)
Fair play to the previous owner, it looks like they did definitely make use of the section on changing #HeadGasket in #BritishLeyland engine 😁
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Snagged complete set of of Marshall Cavendish #CarMaintenance and #Motoring partwork "On The Road" from 1978-1981 (in 10 binders)
If you are #GenX you may remember your dad buying at least some of these if he was into #cars (although to get the entire partwork would have cost about £300 (2026 money) in total, so relatively few people actually got whole set of 140)
These were sold not only in #UK but across #Commonwealth countries where folk drive on the left, one cool thing is all units are #metric first (with Imperial equivalents added afterwards)
Fair play to the previous owner, it looks like they did definitely make use of the section on changing #HeadGasket in #BritishLeyland engine 😁
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Snagged complete set of of Marshall Cavendish #CarMaintenance and #Motoring partwork "On The Road" from 1978-1981 (in 10 binders)
If you are #GenX you may remember your dad buying at least some of these if he was into #cars (although to get the entire partwork would have cost about £300 (2026 money) in total, so relatively few people actually got whole set of 140)
These were sold not only in #UK but across #Commonwealth countries where folk drive on the left, one cool thing is all units are #metric first (with Imperial equivalents added afterwards)
Fair play to the previous owner, it looks like they did definitely make use of the section on changing #HeadGasket in #BritishLeyland engine 😁
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Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Lagonda West Yorkshire wgah’nagl fhtagn
@12thRITS @AlterNewt @Biff52 @edwilk
#Autos #BritishLeyland #Weird #Lagonda #Cthulhu #Lucas #PrinceOfDarknesshttps://www.hagerty.com/media/car-profiles/aston-martins-outlandish-lagonda-turns-50/
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Dear UK car nerds...
It's been a long time since I've sat in a MGB GT (~1996) and even longer since I've sat in a Mk1 Capri (~1983).
How do these cars compare to one another when sitting in the cabin?
Does one have a better feeling of quality?
Does one feel more comfortable for a six foot tall person? I don't remember feeling cramped in either but that was decades ago and 40 lbs lighter. Ha.
#MG #MGB #Capri #Ford #FordCapri #BritishLeyland #CarsOfMastodon #WeirdCarMastodon
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Dear UK car nerds...
It's been a long time since I've sat in a MGB GT (~1996) and even longer since I've sat in a Mk1 Capri (~1983).
How do these cars compare to one another when sitting in the cabin?
Does one have a better feeling of quality?
Does one feel more comfortable for a six foot tall person? I don't remember feeling cramped in either but that was decades ago and 40 lbs lighter. Ha.
#MG #MGB #Capri #Ford #FordCapri #BritishLeyland #CarsOfMastodon #WeirdCarMastodon
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Dear UK car nerds...
It's been a long time since I've sat in a MGB GT (~1996) and even longer since I've sat in a Mk1 Capri (~1983).
How do these cars compare to one another when sitting in the cabin?
Does one have a better feeling of quality?
Does one feel more comfortable for a six foot tall person? I don't remember feeling cramped in either but that was decades ago and 40 lbs lighter. Ha.
#MG #MGB #Capri #Ford #FordCapri #BritishLeyland #CarsOfMastodon #WeirdCarMastodon
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Dear UK car nerds...
It's been a long time since I've sat in a MGB GT (~1996) and even longer since I've sat in a Mk1 Capri (~1983).
How do these cars compare to one another when sitting in the cabin?
Does one have a better feeling of quality?
Does one feel more comfortable for a six foot tall person? I don't remember feeling cramped in either but that was decades ago and 40 lbs lighter. Ha.
#MG #MGB #Capri #Ford #FordCapri #BritishLeyland #CarsOfMastodon #WeirdCarMastodon
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Dear UK car nerds...
It's been a long time since I've sat in a MGB GT (~1996) and even longer since I've sat in a Mk1 Capri (~1983).
How do these cars compare to one another when sitting in the cabin?
Does one have a better feeling of quality?
Does one feel more comfortable for a six foot tall person? I don't remember feeling cramped in either but that was decades ago and 40 lbs lighter. Ha.
#MG #MGB #Capri #Ford #FordCapri #BritishLeyland #CarsOfMastodon #WeirdCarMastodon
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Welcome to Wednesday. As predicted it's horrible outside so why not consider browsing our discounted #BritishLeyland Dealer Sticker selection and buy a sticker for the one you love? - https://www.miniphernalia.co.uk/110-british-leyland-dealer-stickers #DealerSticker #ClassicMini #AustinMaxi #MorrisMarina #AustinAllegro
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Hello Tuesday! Lets kick things off with this #MorrisMinor Bumper sticker bundle plus #BritishLeyland Passport to Service booklet, all for 20% OFF list price! #Bargain! - https://www.miniphernalia.co.uk/sticker-bundles/2373-morris-minor-1000-1968-1971-10-piece-sticker-passport-bundle.html
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Hello Tuesday! Lets kick things off with this #MorrisMinor Bumper sticker bundle plus #BritishLeyland Passport to Service booklet, all for 20% OFF list price! #Bargain! - https://www.miniphernalia.co.uk/sticker-bundles/2373-morris-minor-1000-1968-1971-10-piece-sticker-passport-bundle.html
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Hello Tuesday! Lets kick things off with this #MorrisMinor Bumper sticker bundle plus #BritishLeyland Passport to Service booklet, all for 20% OFF list price! #Bargain! - https://www.miniphernalia.co.uk/sticker-bundles/2373-morris-minor-1000-1968-1971-10-piece-sticker-passport-bundle.html
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Hello Tuesday! Lets kick things off with this #MorrisMinor Bumper sticker bundle plus #BritishLeyland Passport to Service booklet, all for 20% OFF list price! #Bargain! - https://www.miniphernalia.co.uk/sticker-bundles/2373-morris-minor-1000-1968-1971-10-piece-sticker-passport-bundle.html
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Happy #MiniMonday with the excerpt from a well illustrated advert from #BritishLeyland showing a Mk3 Mini & the new #Mini1275GT - http://miniphernalia.co.uk
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Another one of my personal favs, the Austin Princess HL, has headed out on a tee-shirt to someone in the UK. I hope you enjoy!
https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/28999334
#Austin #Princess #BritishLeyland #illustration #WeirdCarMastodon #MastoArt #ClassicCar #beige
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Morris Minor Van
A lovely little Morris Minor van I stumbled across in a car park one day. I love this colour and the chrome wheels.
Found In: Classic Cars
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And finally for this update of festive period sales (so far), someone after my own heart for ordering the full Austin Princess range design.
https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/28999247
#Austin #Princess #British #BritishLeyland #wedge #WeirdCarMastodon #MastoArt #illustration #NoAI
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We have massive reductions on our repro #Rover #MGRover #Bmc & #BritishLeyland Dealer stickers, we need to clear these for new designs now! http://miniphernalia.co.uk/57-dealer-stickers
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We have massive reductions on our repro #Rover #MGRover #Bmc & #BritishLeyland Dealer stickers, we need to clear these for new designs now! http://miniphernalia.co.uk/57-dealer-stickers
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My $2,000 British Roadster Finally Here From Japan And It’s Even Cooler Than I Expected
I bought yet another car back in June, this one entirely on impulse. I paid about $2,000, plus a whole ton of other money, to purchase and ship a 1998 MGF from Japan. Now…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #bmw #britishcars #BritishLeyland #Carhistory #featured #importcars #JDMcars #mg #mgf #news #rover
https://www.alojapan.com/1352657/my-2000-british-roadster-finally-here-from-japan-and-its-even-cooler-than-i-expected/ -
My $2,000 British Roadster Finally Here From Japan And It’s Even Cooler Than I Expected
I bought yet another car back in June, this one entirely on impulse. I paid about $2,000, plus a whole ton of other money, to purchase and ship a 1998 MGF from Japan. Now…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #bmw #britishcars #BritishLeyland #Carhistory #featured #importcars #JDMcars #mg #mgf #news #rover
https://www.alojapan.com/1352657/my-2000-british-roadster-finally-here-from-japan-and-its-even-cooler-than-i-expected/ -
https://www.alojapan.com/1352657/my-2000-british-roadster-finally-here-from-japan-and-its-even-cooler-than-i-expected/ My $2,000 British Roadster Finally Here From Japan And It’s Even Cooler Than I Expected #bmw #BritishCars #BritishLeyland #CarHistory #featured #ImportCars #Japan #JapanNews #JDMCars #mg #mgf #news #rover I bought yet another car back in June, this one entirely on impulse. I paid about $2,000, plus a whole ton of other money, to purchase and ship a 1998 MGF from Japan. Now, my new-to-me British roadster is finally home, and I’m stoked because
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https://www.alojapan.com/1352657/my-2000-british-roadster-finally-here-from-japan-and-its-even-cooler-than-i-expected/ My $2,000 British Roadster Finally Here From Japan And It’s Even Cooler Than I Expected #bmw #BritishCars #BritishLeyland #CarHistory #featured #ImportCars #Japan #JapanNews #JDMCars #mg #mgf #news #rover I bought yet another car back in June, this one entirely on impulse. I paid about $2,000, plus a whole ton of other money, to purchase and ship a 1998 MGF from Japan. Now, my new-to-me British roadster is finally home, and I’m stoked because
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Seeing these pics of #BionicWoman #LindsayWagner in #London "lift" a #1970s #Mini reminds me of the time when I pushed a #BritishLeyland Mini around the #ArcDeTriomphe in #Paris when I was 7 years old. No, really! (OK, my grandmother helped.)
#AustinMini #LeylandMini #MorrisMini #ClassicMini #MiniCar
PS That's when we lived downstairs from #DoctorWho #TomBaker
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Seeing these pics of #BionicWoman #LindsayWagner in #London "lift" a #1970s #Mini reminds me of the time when I pushed a #BritishLeyland Mini around the #ArcDeTriomphe in #Paris when I was 7 years old. No, really! (OK, my grandmother helped.)
#AustinMini #LeylandMini #MorrisMini #ClassicMini #MiniCar
PS That's when we lived downstairs from #DoctorWho #TomBaker
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Seeing these pics of #BionicWoman #LindsayWagner in #London "lift" a #1970s #Mini reminds me of the time when I pushed a #BritishLeyland Mini around the #ArcDeTriomphe in #Paris when I was 7 years old. No, really! (OK, my grandmother helped.)
#AustinMini #LeylandMini #MorrisMini #ClassicMini #MiniCar
PS That's when we lived downstairs from #DoctorWho #TomBaker
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@DazzlingDamo @motoringpodcast circling the drain like #BritishLeyland of old? Surely not! 😱
#RangeRover certainly seem to enjoy a reasonable amount of success in the car Mecca of seemingly limitless budgets that is SoCal. #Defender and #Discovery seem to have dropped off a cliff edge. I think I might see a Lucid Air more frequently than either. 😬
Don’t know what would be the best source for actual sales numbers to confirm this.
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I suspect Steed went to the Jaguar XJC when the Rover SD1 broke down … We saw it in the first episode and then it vanished for quite some time. #TheNewAvengers #BL #BritishLeyland #Jaguar #MG #car #UK #TV #retro
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#BritishLeyland side badges for #Mini850 #Mini1000 and others - miniphernalia.co.uk
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#BritishLeyland side badges for #Mini850 #Mini1000 and others - miniphernalia.co.uk
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#BritishLeyland side badges for #Mini850 #Mini1000 and others - miniphernalia.co.uk
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#BritishLeyland side badges for #Mini850 #Mini1000 and others - miniphernalia.co.uk
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Replica #BritishLeyland side badges for #Mk3Mini, #MGB #ADO16 etc - miniphernalia.co.uk
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@DazzlingDamo Steph is one of the absolute best on #CarTwitter. Really sad she doesn’t at least double post over here. 😢
The #Princess is a very British experience, so it’ll seem odd to many outside of Europe, but having driven a few old British automobiles like the #AustinMaxi, I can understand her excitement for this 2200 HLS in it’s old fashioned British glory.
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One of the earliest Minis in India. And Goa seems to have colour-matched its walls to pay homage. :)
cc @denialvibes#Mini #ClassicCars #TheCarCult #Goa #India #CarRally #BritishCars #BritishLeyland #BMC #Morris
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NEW!! Arnold Motors #BritishLeyland #AustinMorris #Peckham #Tonbridge Replica Dealer Sticker - https://www.miniphernalia.co.uk/stickers/1180-arnold-motors-british-leyland-austin-morris-peckham-tonbridge-replica-dealer-sticker.html
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HENLYS #BRITISHLEYLAND Replica Dealer Window Sticker for #MorrisMarina #AustinAllegro #Mini1000 - https://www.miniphernalia.co.uk/leyland-stickers/356-henlys-british-leyland-replica-dealer-window-sticker.html