Highlights
- Attractive example of the iconic Mini Van
- Smooth-roofed example with later subframe
- Evocative period colour scheme
- Impressive paperwork file
The Appeal
The Mini Van was unusually popular for a commercial - no doubt thanks to the bureaucratic side of the British market allowing a commercial vehicle to be bought with zero sales tax.
The austere yet perky performance of the Mini was perfectly intact, with a surprisingly versatile and sizable rear bed and a rathermore utilitarian appearance. The Mini van, to facilitate ease of use and low costs, dispensed of much of the chromework.
To this day, they’re almost as beloved as the car they were adapted from - and we’re sure this example will be no exception. With a wonderfully evocative colour scheme and a few gentle upgrades fitted in the past, this van will no doubt prove to be a very capable classic.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1963
- The DVLA records 6 previous keepers
- In 1990 car was changed to its current retro colour scheme
- In current ownership since December 2023
- Some work completed by the vendor since
- Odometer has been replaced
- Accompanied by a wealth of invoices
The Condition
- Attractive, quintessentially retro green paintwork with only light wear
- Bodywork looks in good order with nop sign of any dents or dings
- Light wear towards the sills, commensurate with use
- Brightwork in good order with only gentle signs of patina
- Disc wheels in good order, wrapped in Falken tyres
- Underside appears solid with no faults to note
- Internally, this van is looking very handsome
- Upgraded with a later type column and wooden steering wheel
- This means that the indicators and wipes are stalk-mounted
- All instruments are clean and legible
- Seats appear free of rips and tears
- Door cards are in good overall order
- Some staining and discoloration to the headlining
- Rear bed is clean and looks very solid
The Mechanics
- 848cc A-Series I4
- 4-speed manual transmission
- The van is reportedly driving very well with no faults to note
- Ultimately, this appears to be a superb, versatile and very usable example
Recent work completed includes:
- Brake replacement
- Oil change
- Lubrication of moving parts
- Installation of Lucas Distributor
- New fuel pump and lines
BEFORE YOU BUY
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