non_uk_brochures

Non UK Mini Brochures

In this section I am going to post some of the examples I have of Non UK Mini brochures. In the early days most Non UK brochures were produced localy and bore little or no resemblance to the "official BMC brochures. I find these "local takes" on the mini particularly interesting. By the mid 60's however, all brochures were available direct from BMC either with OR without text. This enables local BMC distributors to have their own region specific brochures printed in local languages at minimal cost.

Any submisions to this section would be greatly appreciated as, as I am sure you will understand my opportunity to purchase Non UK brochures is somewhat limited!

I won't be posting any Innocenti Mini brochures in this section, but if you are looking for innocenti Mini info check out Inno-Mini-World. I am running short on memory and can't see the point of duplicating info already posted elswhere on the web.

MK2 Mini Cooper & S (Publication No: 20118)

Dated January 1969 Yugoslavia

It was this brochure kindly lent to me by Stefan Sellin of Gemany that made me think of starting this new section. It is a totally standard MK2 Cooper & S brochure however the text is printed in Serbo-Croat. The language of the former Yougslavia.

MK1 Mini Cooper S (Publication No: n/a)

Approx 1964 Italian

I thought all Italian Minis were Innocentis. Well it shows how wrong you can be doesnn't it! This brochure courtesy of Andy B is for The Morris Cooper S and is printed in Italien. Follow the links below for the full brochure. Page2, Page3, Page4.

MK1 Austin Mini Se7en S (Publication No: n/a)

Approx 1959 Dutch

During the 50's and 60's one of the largest non UK networks of BMC dealers was that of Holland. There are a very large number of Dutch brochures around this was one of the first.

MK1 Austin Se7en Saloon (Publication No: P 544J / 2286)

Approx 1963-4 Dutch

This is a good example of the policy BMC had of circulating brochures with no text so the text could be printed localy. Once again this is a Dutch brochure, the graphics are identical to the very common UK released brochure 2286 only the text is all in Dutch.

MK1 Morris Mini Cooper (Publication No: K3664)

Approx 1961-2 Dutch

Once again a standard UK brochure printed in Britain and then exported for local text.

MK1 Morris 850 Saloon (Publication No: 23183)

6/59 Dutch

The initial launch brochure for the Morris 850 as it ws called everywhere but in the UK. Yet another "Text change" Clone of the UK one. The funny thing about some of these brochures is that even a layperson like myself can see how the text often clashes with the original graphic style of the brochure. The brochure oposite is a good example of this.

MK1 BMC Morris Cooper 'S' (Publication No: 1084)

1965 Australian

One of the most psychodelic Mini brochures ever produced. Thisis the Australian S specific brochure from the Mid 60's. I think the Australian S's were among the very best, I think the same about the brochure for it too. Very unusual! Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Back (thanks to John Heselwood in Aus)

MK1 BMC Morris Cooper 'S' (Publication No: 1084)

German Swiss Issue

This copy was sent by Tim Cutts in Germany it gives the detail for the MK1 Germans sp[ecification Cooper S. The only real difference between this and the UK issue was the fact that it states an Electronic Tacho was fitted as standard equipment. Shame we never got this in the UK!

The translation of the stamp on the back reads (Thanks to Rico Ferrari)

"General agency for Switzerland Emil Frey AG Motorfahrzeuge Zürich 9 Badenerstrasse 640, Tel:

Have a look: AT THEIR MODERN SITE

Page 1, Page2.

BMC Range Brochure (Publication No: 2605)

Approx 1968 (UK Forces overseas)

This is a rather unusual brochure in as much as it was published for the sole purpose of advertising the range of BMC Cars to members of the British armed forces serving overseas. All the range are listed but I have only reproduced the introduction and Mini range here.

INTRO, SALOON, ESTATE CARS, COOPER & S.

Morris Cooper S Brochure (Publication No: HAG 3000)
Approx 1963 (German Home Market)

This is an example of a rare brochure, its the first issue of the 1070 Cooper S brochure printed in the German language for the German home market.

Side 1, Side 2.

	MK2 Mini Cooper & S (Publication No: 20118) Dated January 1969 Yugoslavia It was this brochure kindly lent to me by Stefan Sellin of Gemany that made me think of starting this new section. It is a totally standard MK2 Cooper & S brochure however the text is printed in Serbo-Croat. The language of the former Yougslavia.
	MK1 Mini Cooper S (Publication No: n/a) Approx 1964 Italian I thought all Italian Minis were Innocentis. Well it shows how wrong you can be doesnn't it! This brochure courtesy of Andy B is for The Morris Cooper S and is printed in Italien. Follow the links below for the full brochure. Page2, Page3, Page4.
	MK1 Austin Mini Se7en S (Publication No: n/a) Approx 1959 Dutch During the 50's and 60's one of the largest non UK networks of BMC dealers was that of Holland. There are a very large number of Dutch brochures around this was one of the first.
	MK1 Austin Se7en Saloon (Publication No: P 544J / 2286) Approx 1963-4 Dutch This is a good example of the policy BMC had of circulating brochures with no text so the text could be printed localy. Once again this is a Dutch brochure, the graphics are identical to the very common UK released brochure 2286 only the text is all in Dutch.
	MK1 Morris Mini Cooper (Publication No: K3664) Approx 1961-2 Dutch Once again a standard UK brochure printed in Britain and then exported for local text.
	MK1 Morris 850 Saloon (Publication No: 23183) 6/59 Dutch The initial launch brochure for the Morris 850 as it ws called everywhere but in the UK. Yet another "Text change" Clone of the UK one. The funny thing about some of these brochures is that even a layperson like myself can see how the text often clashes with the original graphic style of the brochure. The brochure oposite is a good example of this.
	MK1 BMC Morris Cooper 'S' (Publication No: 1084) 1965 Australian One of the most psychodelic Mini brochures ever produced. Thisis the Australian S specific brochure from the Mid 60's. I think the Australian S's were among the very best, I think the same about the brochure for it too. Very unusual! Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, Back (thanks to John Heselwood in Aus)
	MK1 BMC Morris Cooper 'S' (Publication No: 1084) German Swiss Issue This copy was sent by Tim Cutts in Germany it gives the detail for the MK1 Germans sp[ecification Cooper S. The only real difference between this and the UK issue was the fact that it states an Electronic Tacho was fitted as standard equipment. Shame we never got this in the UK! The translation of the stamp on the back reads (Thanks to Rico Ferrari) "General agency for Switzerland Emil Frey AG Motorfahrzeuge Zürich 9 Badenerstrasse 640, Tel: Have a look: AT THEIR MODERN SITE Page 1, Page2.
	BMC Range Brochure (Publication No: 2605) Approx 1968 (UK Forces overseas) This is a rather unusual brochure in as much as it was published for the sole purpose of advertising the range of BMC Cars to members of the British armed forces serving overseas. All the range are listed but I have only reproduced the introduction and Mini range here. INTRO, SALOON, ESTATE CARS, COOPER & S.
	Morris Cooper S Brochure (Publication No: HAG 3000) Approx 1963 (German Home Market) This is an example of a rare brochure, its the first issue of the 1070 Cooper S brochure printed in the German language for the German home market. Side 1, Side 2.