Editing Mini (section)

==Timeline==
* August 1959: Introduction of the Austin Seven, Morris Mini-Minor and Morris Mini-Minor DL 2-door saloons, all with transversely mounted 848&nbsp;cc engine and 4-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] gearbox
* 1960: Introduction of the Austin Seven Countryman and Morris Mini-Minor Traveller 3-door estates, both with 848&nbsp;cc engine from the saloon models. 116,667 cars built in the first full year of production.
* 1961: Introduction of the Austin Seven Super and Morris Mini-Minor Super 2-door saloons
* 1961: Introduction of the Austin Mini Cooper and Morris Mini Cooper 2-door saloon, both with larger 997&nbsp;cc {{cvt|55|bhp}} engine
* October 1961: Introduction of Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet variants<ref name=elf-hornet-register>[http://www.elf-hornet-register.co.uk/Timeline.html Timeline of the Mini (ADO15) Elf/Hornet variant], Elf-hornet-register.co.uk Retrieved 15 February 2016</ref>
* January 1962: All former Austin Seven models now officially called Austin Mini.
* March 1962: pvc seat covers replaced cloth upholstery on entry-level model ("basic Mini").<ref name="Autocar1971">{{cite journal| journal=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] | volume = 134 | issue = 3908 |title =Used Car Test: 1968 Morris Mini Mk I de luxe | pages = 51–53| date = 18 February 1971}}</ref>
* 1962: "De Luxe" and "Super" designations discontinued. "Super de Luxe" designation introduced. Modified instrument panel now included oil pressure and water temperature gauges.<ref name=Autocar1971/>
* March 1963: Introduction of the Austin Mini Cooper 1071 S and Morris Mini Cooper 1071 S 2-door saloons, both with larger 1071&nbsp;cc {{cvt|70|bhp}} engine
* 1964: Introduction of the Mini Moke
* April 1964: Introduction of the Austin and Morris Mini-Cooper 998, Mini-Cooper 970 S and Mini-Cooper 1275 S. 1275 S models have 1275&nbsp;cc {{cvt|76|bhp}} engine. Automatic transmission available as an option for the 998&nbsp;cc Austin Mini-Cooper 998 and 1275 S. Previous Mini-Cooper 997 and 1071 S models dropped.
* 1965: Mini Cooper 970 S discontinued
* October 1965: Automatic transmission now available as an option on standard Austin/Morris Mini and Morris Mini SDL
* October 1967: Mark 2 range launched with facelift and upgraded equipment. Austin Mini range as follows: 850, 1000, Cooper 998 and Cooper 1275 S 2-door saloons and 1000 Countryman 3-door estate. Morris Mini range as follows: 850, 850 SDL, 1000 SDL, Cooper 998 and Cooper 1275 S 2-door saloons and 1000 Traveller 3-door [[Station wagon|estate]]. Optional [[automatic transmission]] available on all Austin models (except 850) and Morris Mini 1000 SDL saloon.
* September 1968: Manual four speed gear box with synchromesh on all four forward ratios introduced<ref name="Autocar1976">{{cite journal| title = Buying secondhand: Minis| journal=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] | volume = 145 | issue = 4172 | pages = 74–77 |date = 23 October 1976}}</ref>
* March 1969: Launch of the Morris Mini K, an Australian-only model manufactured in the Australian British Motor Corporation factory at Zetland NSW using 80% local content
* August 1969: Riley Elf and Wolseley Hornet variants discontinued<ref name=elf-hornet-register/>
* October 1969: Separate Austin and Morris badging now merged into Mini 850/Mini 1000 badging. Range reduced to: 850, 1000, Clubman, Cooper S and 1275 GT 2-door saloon and Clubman 3-door estate. Optional automatic transmission available on all except 1275 GT.
* Late 1969: The Mini MK3 is introduced in South Africa.<ref name=Cowin>[https://www.aronline.co.uk/around-the-world/leyland-south-africa/mini-mk3/ Chris Cowan, The cars : Mini MK3, South Africa, 5 April 2020, www.aronline.co.uk] Retrieved 22 January 2021</ref> The MK3 combined the booted rear of the Riley Elf / Wolseley Hornet with the standard rounded front of the ADO15 Mini.<ref name=Cowin/>
* 1980: The Mini becomes the Austin Mini.<ref name=retrocarsmag>[https://archive.today/20130616043230/http://www.retrocarsmag.com/retrospectiveitem.asp?eventID=1 MINI – A MAJOR FASHION ITEM, www.retrocarsmag.com] Retrieved on 3 May 2013</ref>
* 1988: The Mini becomes a marque in its own right, although V5 documents often show "Rover" as the marque, this is incorrect.
* October 2000: Mini production ends.<ref>[http://www.minimania.com/article/3027/Mini_Time_Line__Part_5__1989_Through_2002 Mini Time Line Part 5 – 1989 Through 2002] Minimania.com, Retrieved 15 February 2016</ref>