"Dave Plowman (News)" wrote in message
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In article ,
Steve Firth wrote:
I didn't say that, but if you want an up dated Minor the Marina
does
fit the bill

Errm wasn't the Marina more of an Austin Cambridge than a Minor?

Not really. The basic one (1300) was more Minor - engine and
suspension,
etc. The larger one (1800) had a B Series engine.

In terms of interior space it was closer to the Farina range. The
estate
especially was pretty spacious.


The silly thing is, with a bit more refinement [1], such as using
either the Midget or MGB front axle, a better gearbox and better
method of securing / suspending the rear axle the Marina could have
been a good car. Both the Maxi and the later Marina are prime examples
of what went wrong with B(L)MC. :~(

[1] relitive to what was then current.