The original big work for this new Haynes and you can Mann partnership is actually ADO28 (above), instigated only days once BMC and you will Leyland Vehicles combined. They represented the initial section of a total package Roy Haynes got come up with to own BMC, by which there would be simply three first chassis, onto and therefore some different authorities is set, ‘…many techniques from Minis in order to Jags,’ said Harris.

The job at Ford

‘When Roy has worked in the Ford, however build the finish you to BMC did not have a keen Escort competitor. The fresh nearby question so you’re able to it had been new Slight. The fresh new Marina got the idea of the newest Small and you may blew they with a special body. It absolutely was an attempt to attempt to separated the range and also some cash straight back.’

Harris was also taking care of his or her own private plans. Certainly much more special is Austin Zanda (below), a styling take action displayed during the 1969 as the a showcase for points by the Forced Steel Fisher, the new Cowley looks-to make business. Continue reading »