History
A look back at the history of Australia’s first Mini.
A brief overview of the design and development, specification, launch and sales of the Australian Morris 850.
The Morris 850 proved a common choice as a vehicle for government and company fleets across the country.
When production of the Morris 850 ended, it was succeeded by several standard Mini models.
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Last updated 21 March 2026