Highlights

Imported from South Africa in 2020
Fully resprayed with an attractive colour combination
Engine completely rebuilt and vapour blasted
Brand new upholstery and interior
All brightwork, windscreen and rear windows replaced

The Appeal

If you wanted an economic, nimble commercial wagon back in the day, chances are this was just the ticket. The Mini Van was even more austere than its city-car cousin, eliminating the niceties of chromework in favour of sheer versatility - that rear bay was impressive for such a small wheelbase, and set the van up as a must-have for small enterprises, grocers' shops and sole traders.

Like its people-pleasing classmate, of course, it saw huge success internationally, and many Mini Vans were built in South Africa. Years later, these have proven very desirable classics, benefiting from their dry home country and often proving to be excellent candidates for restoration.

This '76 van is one of these, arriving in the UK in 2020 and having undergone an extensive overhaul, respray and rebuild.

History and Paperwork

1976 Mini Van, built in South Africa
Based in Cape Town for much of its life
Imported from South Africa in 2020
Significant restoration work already completed when acquired by the current owner in 2021
Further restoration work carried out by the current owner, including engine rebuild

Paperwork file includes:

SA registration document
V5 document
A selection of invoices

The Condition

The body has been fully resprayed in an attractive colour scheme
Yellow perfectly suits the car's lines
Some gentle bubbling and blemishing here and there
No obvious dents or dings
Underside is solid with only light wear
Brand new upholstery throughout the interior
All brightwork has been replaced
New windscreen and rear windows fitted with new rubber seals
The original wiring loom has been repaired where necessary

The Mechanics

998cc A-Series 4-cylinder engine
4-speed manual transmission
The original engine has been removed, stripped down, and vapour blasted
Engine fully rebuilt with worn/damaged parts replaced as needed
The engine has been professionally painted
The vendor states it starts immediately and runs well with no mechanical issues

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