1962 Austin Mini Pick-up
Highlights
- Subject to extensive recent restoration
- Full bare metal respray
- Retrimmed interior
- Engine, gearbox, suspension and brakes all rebuilt
- Right-hand drive South African import
The Appeal
Besides revolutionising the passenger car, Issigonis’ Mini would also become the basis for several commercial vehicles. Inner-city deliveries necessitated compact vans and pickups, so that’s exactly what the Mini became.
Today, few remain, as these Mini commercials proved so useful that they were driven until they eventually fell apart. Therefore, we’re delighted to present this fabulous early example of an Austin Mini Pick-up from 1962.
Originally supplied to South Africa in right-hand drive, it made its way to the UK in recent years where it has undergone an extensive restoration, without regard to cost. Much of the bodywork has been restored and replaced prior to a full bare metal respray. The mechanicals have been completely restored and the interior has been retrimmed to a high standard.
For those seeking a truly exemplary Mini pickup, they’re few and far between, especially early examples like this. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity.
The History and Paperwork
- Imported from South Africa and UK road registered since November 2020
- Right-hand drive from new
- Significant restoration work carried out in the summer of 2020 and we’re assured that no expense was spared
- 52,760 miles indicated
- BMIHT certificate
- V5C present
- Exempt from road tax and MOT testing
The Condition
- New wings, front panel, door skins, rear quarter panels, tail gate, load bed floor o/s complete floor N/S front floor
- NOS rear bumper sourced - still in its BMC packaging!
- Taken back to bare metal and resprayed in grey to a high standard
- No signs of bodywork damage, notable paint defects or corrosion
- Very smart chromework
- No signs of use to the restored pick-up bed
- Tailgate reportedly operating smoothly and in good visual order
- Superbly retrimmed interior
- No notable wear to the upholstery and controls
The Mechanics
- 850 cc A Series l4
- Four-speed manual gearbox
- Engine and gearbox rebuilt
- Original MOWOG (Front and rear) subframes blasted & powder coated fully rebuilt with new bushes bearings and new suspension/brake parts as required
- Impeccable engine compartment
- We’re assured that it starts readily, runs well and drives exactly as it should with no apparent issues to report
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1962
- Make Austin
- Model Mini Pick-up
- Colour Grey
- Odometer 52,797 Miles
- Engine size 850
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Aberdeen
- Location Scotland
- Country United Kingdom
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