1968 Innocenti Mini Traveller MK2
Highlights
- Fully restored between 2020 and 2023
- Only 300 kilometres covered since restoration
- Copy with matching numbers
- Technical inspection valid until February 2028
Plus points
In the 1960s, Italy began imposing taxes on imported products in order to protect its domestic industry. This benefited companies like Fiat and Innocenti, but an austere, cheap car from abroad was struggling to find its place. That's when Luigi Innocenti saw a great opportunity.
Importing ready-to-assemble kits direct from BMC, the Innocenti Mini appeared in 1966 and soon accounted for three per cent of the Italian passenger car market. Of course, this included the basic Mini, but Italians developed a particular affection for the Traveller, or as they called it, the Innocenti T-Legno.
With its subtle differences from the British Mini and its impressive build quality, the T-Legno had unique characteristics that made it a true icon, with a cult following in Europe and beyond.
This 1968 example was restored by a group of friends as part of a personal project between 2020 and 2023 - and the result is spectacular. Painted in an elegant almond green, with a beautifully restored wooden structure and a completely rebuilt engine, this charming little classic is ready to seduce its future owner.
History and documentation
- Registered in 1968
- Matching serial numbers
- Fully restored between 2020 and 2023
- Approximately 300 kilometres travelled since restoration
- Restoration project led by a team of friends
- Technical inspection valid until February 2028
- Accompanied by FFVE certificate, ACI documents and invoice for many new parts
General condition
- Presented in a magnificent almond green colour
- All bodywork stripped, rust protected and repainted
- Chromed elements offer a nice contrast
- Wooden frame refinished to a high standard by a professional cabinet maker
- Solid, well-maintained underbody
- Interior sourced from Newton Commercial, seats upholstered by a member of the team
- Beautifully presented interior in original Innocenti beige
- New carpet and headlining with insulation
- Original features retained, with the exception of the wooden steering wheel
- Functional heating system
- Folding bench seat transforms the car into a station wagon
Mechanical characteristics
- 850 cm³ 4-cylinder A-Series engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine rebuilt in Italy, original and matching numbers
- Develops 48 hp and runs on unleaded petrol
- Every part cleaned, restored or replaced
- Only 300 kilometres driven on the rebuilt engine
- The seller says it handles well, brakes well and is very suitable for everyday use with its light steering and easy-to-handle gearbox.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1968
- Make Innocenti
- Model Mini
- Colour Green
- Odometer 34,694 Kilometres
- Engine size 850
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Auvergne
- Location International
- Country France
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