1981 Austin mini Metro 1.3 L [LC8]

1981 Austin mini Metro [LC8] in Chance in a Million, TV Series, 1984-1986 Ep. 1.01

Class: Cars, Hatchback — Model origin:

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Weasel1984 ◊ 2014-04-15 22:48	Do not plan to play expert on these, but does it really have to be a 1.3? If yes, then perhaps a later one, as early "L" were only 1.0 (w/o engine size mentioned in official naming): Link to "www.angelfire.com"
dsl ◊ 2014-04-15 22:52	DVLA details for LKU 380W are: Date of Liability 01 06 1992 Date of First Registration 08 06 1981 Year of Manufacture 1981 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1275cc CO₂ Emissions Not Available Fuel Type PETROL Export Marker N Vehicle Status Unlicensed Vehicle Colour RED Vehicle Type Approval Not Available
Weasel1984 ◊ 2014-04-15 22:59	OK, then seems the very very early had to be 1.0 only. The side stripe type perhaps exclude the 1.3 S http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/21274/lot/347/
dsl ◊ 2014-04-15 23:51	Interesting query - I'd never picked up on this before. Glass's says 1.3 L introduced Feb 81 for fleet sales only, general sales not until Oct 82. xKU registrations are Sheffield. Kennings lease and car hire always registered their cars in Sheffield and their fleets were huge....