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The Complete USA Press Pack

On the 11th of April 1960 The Hambro Automotive Corporation, the main importers of BMC cars in to the States announced the introduction of a new model. The Austin or Morris 850.

The revolutionary car had many features not previously seen on any car, let alone one 10 feet long. Reproduced here is the entire press pack that acompanied the launch of BMC's new baby in the USA.

Original 1960 Press Release Brochure

The press release folder was, for its time quite a glossy afair. Shiney card with an internal pocket containing information, photos and even sample advertisments for the new BMC baby.

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Original 1960 Sales Brochure

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Press Information Leaflets

Eight sides of Foolscap paper were considered enough info on the new car, with different items described as Introduction, Specification, Fact Sheet & Fillers..

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Press Release Photographs

A good selection of glossy 10 x 8" photos were included.

 

 

Advertisment Blanks

Finally, there were a selection of sample advertisments, both sample plates and copies of the adverts were included.

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