5816

5816

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THE BRITISH MOTOR CORPORATION

(AUSTRALIA) PTY. LTD.

 

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TYPE

 

YMA2S1

 

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CAR NO.

 

77144 5816

 

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ENGINE NO.

 

8AMUH 199801

 

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COLOUR

 

ARALUEN BLUE

 

 

Description

This car was rescued from a blackberry thicket in Riverside TAS in 1996 having sat exposed to the weather since 1975. It was purchased as a parts car to keep another Morris 850 on the road. It was stored under cover until 2020.

Engine was removed in 2018 to use the block for another Mini restoration.Seats removed for another interstate vehicle restoration project.

Body sold as a rolling shell in June 2026 for restoration by a
father & daughter (as her 18th birthday present).

Sale History
  • Local sale (1996), Riverside TAS
  • Facebook Group (12/2026), Riverside TAS
Plate History
  • AE6349 (TAS), commenced 12/1961, cancelled 12/1975

 

Image credit: I. D. Ross

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