Beschreibung
1969 Austin 6 CWT Van
Registration - CJJ 851H
Chassis No. - 276861
M. O. T. - Exempt
Odometer - 73, 500
This stunning Austin commercial 6cwt van is presented in a beautiful ‘better than new’ condition. It is certainly hard to fault and surely a potential concours candidate and show winner. Just five owners to date, the second of whom placed it in storage for no less than 37 years following a failed MOT test.
The van was then inherited by a family member of the previous owner, whom sold the van to a member of the Morris Minor Owners Club. Following this change of ownership, it was this new owner that was responsible for the body-off, bare-metal rebuild that resulted in its current condition. An extensive total restoration was undertaken and completed by this previous owner in 2019 with meticulous work and attention to detail in all areas, progress of such with photographs taken of each stage. Rather than customise the van, he retained its original looks right down to the ‘crinkly’ radiator grille, plain hubcaps and Austin bonnet badge that distinguished the Austin version of the model from its somewhat more common Morris cousins. Indeed, the only apparent, but eminently sensible, departures from standard are the unleaded cylinder head conversion, front and rear brake discs and related servo, body colour and a higher final drive ratio. I have recently changed back to original spec refurbished seats along with new inertia reel seat belts. Currently now presented in Anthracite Brown and trimmed in red vinyl, the vehicle is now being sold complete with a large history file containing photos from the ‘80s and of the restoration, plus a selection of receipts and old MOTs.
Bit of history:
In common with the related pickup, a van version of the ubiquitous Morris Minor was available from 1953 to the end of Minor production in 1971. Austin-badged versions were introduced following the termination of the Austin A35 range in 1968. Though unmistakably related to their saloon and estate car siblings, the commercial variants featured separate chassis rather than monocoque bodyshells. Other distinguishing features included telescopic rear dampers, stiffer leaves for the rear springs and a lower final drive ratio.
In summary:
This is probably one of the best vans available in this condition and a positive investment with no doubt due to the massive popularity these vans generate and the rarity of them now.
Having been the subject of a previous body-off, bare-metal restoration of which I thick reflects the time, expense and effort gone into the present condition of it.
I am selling due to a forthcoming house purchase.
Please feel free to contact me with any queries/ questions.
(Private sale)
£17, 950Bit of history:
In common with the related pickup, a van version of the ubiquitous Morris Minor was available from 1953 to the end of Minor production in 1971. Austin-badged versions were introduced following the termination of the Austin A35 range in 1968. Though unmistakably related to their saloon and estate car siblings, the commercial variants featured separate chassis rather than monocoque bodyshells. Other distinguishing features included telescopic rear dampers, stiffer leaves for the rear springs and a lower final drive ratio.
