I'm curious to know

[Old No.7]

How does the term "Seven" relate to a Mini? Is it considered an older model or something?

[Cheleker]

Starts with the Austin Seven from the olde days. Do a web search.
When the Mini first came out in 1959, the Austin version revived the Austin Seven name.

[Old No.7]

That's kind of what I was thinking, I did a search on "Seven Mini" and it led me to believe that it was a reference to the late 50's/early 60's Mini model. I'm trying to come up with a vanity plate for my mini that might reference the number 7 but I wanted to know where it originated from.

[Cheleker]

The Seven name associated with Minis lasted only until January 1962. Changed to Austin Mini (for English market cars) then. Export cars (at least for a few countries like the U.S.) were not known as Seven or Mini if the 848cc models. Badged as Austin 850.

[Old No.7]

Thanks for your input Chuck!