Differences between Tamiya Austin/Morris Mini Cooper

[malsheem]

Does anyone know the differences between these two Tamiya kits, the Morris Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I and the Austin Mini Cooper 1275S Mk.I? I've looked at the content pics on Hobby Search and the kits seem identical upon a cursory inspection. If anyone has built any of these kits, feedback would be helpful and be appreciated. Thanks.

One of my 2004 projects is building the Mr. Bean car, so I was planning on using the Tamiya kit as a base for it. Still in a research/concept phase.

[Kurzheck]

The only difference is the Austin kit comes with steels wheels and an Austin grill. The Morris comes with alloys and a Morris grill. The Austin was the latest issue of this kit and also includes all the Morris parts.
Trevor.

[malsheem]

Originally Posted by Kurzheck

The only difference is the Austin kit comes with steels wheels and an Austin grill. The Morris comes with alloys and a Morris grill. The Austin was the latest issue of this kit and also includes all the Morris parts.
Trevor.

That would explain the slighter higher price for the Austin version. Probably should have bought that one instead of the Morris version. D'oh!

Anyone out there have the Austin Mini Cooper instructions (already checked HS, don't have it listed)? I would like to know the replacement part number for the "F" tree (which contains the Austin parts). I'd like to order just that tree rather than buy the whole kit. Thanks.

[Kurzheck]

The "F" sprue is chrome and contains the Austin grille and hubcaps.
The "G" sprue is white and contains the 10" steel wheels, Austin steering wheel and exhaust system. F#0000444 and G#0000446 Kit#24235

[malsheem]

Originally Posted by Kurzheck

The "F" sprue is chrome and contains the Austin grille and hubcaps.
The "G" sprue is white and contains the 10" steel wheels, Austin steering wheel and exhaust system. F#0000444 and G#0000446 Kit#24235

Thanks Kurzheck, you've been a great help.