1981 Austin mini Metro [LC8]

1981 Austin mini Metro [LC8] in Educating Rita, Movie, 1983

Class: Cars, Hatchback — Model origin:

Background vehicle

Author	Message
rpcm ◊ 2007-08-02 21:27	It's a 1981 or 1982 ( by the registration ) Austin Mini Metro.
Gag Halfrunt ◊ 2007-08-02 21:39	But the registration is probably false because the film was shot in Ireland. Other cars have plates with the same distinctive font.
rpcm ◊ 2007-08-02 21:42	Nevertheless, in this case it's perfectly adequated to this basic-spec Mini Metro ( as they were badged when launched in late 1980 ).
Tim ◊ 2007-08-03 09:02	I can confirm it's a fake number. YN is a London series, and in that period they only released KYN*X to MYN*X. I'll hide my anorak now...
garco ◊ 2007-08-03 13:36	What's the difference between Mini Metro and Metro?
Sunbar ◊ 2007-08-03 13:48	"The company Metro-Cammell insisted that BL could only use the Metro name, if it was pre-fixed with the "Mini" moniker. This situation only lasted a short while, thanks to success of the car, and was conveniently forgotten by both parties." Austin-Rover.co.uk
Richard Davies ◊ 2013-04-29 22:33	I just wondered if the name Mini Metro was to connect it to the Mini, which it shared a lot of mechanical parts with.