1980 De Tomaso (OK, Innocenti!) Mini

Not seen one of those for years. Used to occasionally see a cornish racing pink one (faded red) locally. Looks remarkably clean.

Most certainly more piccies needed , its a very pretty thing.

Mr De T bought the company in the 70's - not sure it changed anything majorly, but it allows people like me bragging rights - in fact one of the main reasons I bought Tigger is so I can wind up a good mate (Rich) with a mint Pantera and say we are able to go to Owners Club meetings together! 😈😁

I think at one point or other Alessandro DeTomaso owned just about half the Italian motor vehicle companies, the other half was owned by Fiat.
Off the top of my head, besides his eponymous company he had Maserati, Innocenti, Piaggio, Moto Guzzi, Benelli, Ghia and Vignale.
With regard to the mini on here, I’m sure they made a sporty DeTomaso version.
I think later ones used a Daihatsu Charade turbo engine.

That's lovely - can't recall when I last saw one in one piece. A sort of Fiat 126/Panda/Lancia Y10 kind of vibe.

Second the call for more pics please.

And when you turn up to a huge meet and no spaces are left!

that does look really clean. can we get a look at the power station lurking under the bonnet?

Since you ask, a pic of said lump of impressive motive power

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