15 Sep
2005
15 Sep
'05
3:34 a.m.
an original
VINTAGE Cooper S, NOT a BMW.
You mean like this?
http://www.shiresoft.com/cars/mini-front.jpg
It's even the "right" endian!! :-)
Although it's an Austin, instead of a Cooper, I much prefer this rear door
configuration for loading computers:
http://minisale.elude.ca/1975-Morris-Mini-Van
http://minisale.elude.ca/1975-Morris-Mini-Van/scotlandandcars_068
About 40 years ago, Japan had a licensing classification called a Mini
Car. Some engineers at Honda took the S600/S800 (dual overhad cam
500cc/800cc) design, and built a few with a 359cc engine, and rear bobbed
to fit the legal requirements, thus creating the hottest "360" ever made.
The Japanese guvmint promptly changed the rules to prevent that sort of
abuse.
The T360 would also make a good computer collector's vehicle.
http://www.hondasportsregistry.com/brochures/brochs360t360s500.php
http://world.honda.com/history/challenge/1962autoproduction/
