I have been browsing through some old surf magazines gifted to the WA Surf Gallery by the family of the late Arty Sherburn.
A car advisement in the July 1964 Surfing World magazine (Aust) caught my eye.
BMC were advertising the ‘Incredible’ Morris 850 for just £763. Even allowing for conversion to dollars, this appears a reasonable price for a new road & race track proven Mini.
How does the 1964 car cost-to-income ratio compare to today’s ratio?
1964 Surfing World Magazine cover.
1964 Surfing World Magazine BMC ‘Incredible’ advertisement.
Australia’s First Mini
Introduced in March 1961, the Morris 850 was the first Australian produced Mini
‘Born’ on March 23, 1961, the Morris 850 was marketed as “incredible” by BMC, referencing the revolutionary design of the iconic small car.
The 850 was the first Mini to be produced and available for sale in Australia, and although similar to overseas models, it was unique to the local market with type code YMA2S1.
Countless changes were made throughout production, including more than 30 different paint colours, cementing the incredible 850 as truly Australian.
A total of 60,188 cars were produced before production ceased in 1965.
I have been browsing through some old surf magazines gifted to the WA Surf Gallery by the family of the late Arty Sherburn.
A car advisement in the July 1964 Surfing World magazine (Aust) caught my eye.
BMC were advertising the ‘Incredible’ Morris 850 for just £763. Even allowing for conversion to dollars, this appears a reasonable price for a new road & race track proven Mini.
How does the 1964 car cost-to-income ratio compare to today’s ratio?
1964 Surfing World Magazine cover.
1964 Surfing World Magazine BMC ‘Incredible’ advertisement.
Australia’s First Mini
Introduced in March 1961, the Morris 850 was the first Australian produced Mini
‘Born’ on March 23, 1961, the Morris 850 was marketed as “incredible” by BMC, referencing the revolutionary design of the iconic small car.
The 850 was the first Mini to be produced and available for sale in Australia, and although similar to overseas models, it was unique to the local market with type code YMA2S1.
Countless changes were made throughout production, including more than 30 different paint colours, cementing the incredible 850 as truly Australian.
A total of 60,188 cars were produced before production ceased in 1965.
Source https://eight-fifty.com/
Photos of Mini’s
1963 Cliff Hills collection Mini with boards & Austin convertible at Cottesloe. Photo Cliff Hills.
1965 Bill Cosson with King & Cole board & Mini Minor at Dawesville. Photo Bill Cosson.
1967 Errol & Jeff Considine with Cordingley boards and Jeff’s Mini Minor at Doubleview. Photo Errol Considine. RIP Jeff.
1970s Shelley in her mini at Scarborough. Photo Ric Chan.
In the 60s you could also snap up a custom fibreglass surfboard for under $100. Just saying 😊
1967 Receipt for custom Cordingley Surfboard and Board Insurance. Craig Henfrey’s receipt signed by the late Colin Cordingley.
Thanks to the contributors.
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