This 1965 Austin Mini Van MK1, originally from Belgium, has 3,000 kilometres on the odometer (5-digit counter). The seller states that the vehicle is in good overall condition following a complete restoration carried out between 2022 and 2023.
Externally, the seller states that the vehicle is in good condition. The seller states that the pastel green bodywork has been completely refurbished (photos of the restoration and the stripped-down bodywork in the gallery). He notes a few rare visible defects in the gallery, including a paint defect on the passenger door sill and a slight dent in the underbody due to a poorly placed jack. A paint thickness measurement is visible in the gallery. Black Lucas headlight protectors have been added recently.
Inside, the seller states that the vehicle is in good condition. The interior has been restored with a grey trim package and two-tone blue and grey bucket seats. This car has the following features:
-an original two-spoke steering wheel,
-a Smiths central speedometer,
-specific roof ventilation for van models,
-long gear lever,
-sheet metal grille,
The engine is a 4-cylinder 850 cc unit developing approximately 34 hp. The seller states that the mechanics are working normally, as is the gearbox. The seller has invoices available for viewing in the gallery. The seller notes that the following improvements have been made for everyday use:
-Alternator instead of dynamo
-Brake assist
-Front disc brakes
- Interior heating control (on this model, you normally have to open the bonnet to turn the cabin heating on and off)
-Electric windscreen washer pump (originally manual pump)
Recently, she has benefited from the following interviews:
- Engine oil change (20w50) and oil filter replacement (September 2025 at 2,940 km)
- Replacement of the fuel pump with an electric model (November 2025)
- Replacement of thermostat and ignition finger (June 2025)
- Replacement of a steering ball joint and a cardan bellows (September 2025)
The car has four white steel rims in very good condition, fitted with Nankang tyres in very good condition (wear indicators measured between 4.7mm and 5.5mm).
The seller is a private individual located in Lugny (71260), France, and is open to viewings during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration document (marked CTTE van), a valid MOT certificate less than 6 months old, and invoices. The seller states that the original seats can be provided at an additional cost.
The seller wished to set a reserve price.
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