Marinas Built in NZ

[MarinaCoupe]

I just came across this article on AROnline

http://www.aronline.co.uk/index.htm?nzwholestoryf.htm

Complete knock down kits built in NZ!

Well I never.

[Number 63]

Very interesting. ARonline is a fantastic site. 8)

[locost_bryan]

Marinas were assembled from both Aussie and UK CKD packs, as were Minis. Sometimes in the same plant at the same time.

Morris Marina coupe or sedan with 1500 or 1750 OHC from 1972 through to 1974, from Aussie kits. Then the revamped Leyland Marina from Aussie 1974-1975 (not sure if ckd or fully built). 1500, 1750, or 262 Six.

Marina van from 1974 from UK CKD kits. Did we have both the 400kg and 575kg vans assembled here, and the pickup, or were the latter imported fully built?

Morris Marina wagon from 1975, UK CKD kits. Morris Marina sedan from 1976, UK kits. 1300 or 1800. Marina name dropped when O-series introduced, and simply badged "Morris 1700".

Some local content, mainly wiring looms, carpets, seats, glass, tyres.

afaik no UK coupes made it to NZ.

Does my potted history sound correct?