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What Date Was The First Mini Van Built


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#1 charliebudd

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Posted 26 November 2019 - 03:41 PM

as above What date was the first mini van built ?

 

 



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Posted 26 November 2019 - 04:52 PM

1960.

 

why?



#3 sovenmini

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Posted 26 November 2019 - 09:05 PM

it was announced in January 1960 and as far as I know the only way to spot the prototype van’s was the fact the door pull is held at a different point than the standard mini, all early vans have that lovely smooth roof too.

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Posted 26 November 2019 - 11:00 PM

You might find this old thread of interest:-

 

Who's Got The Oldest Minivan?

http://www.theminifo...oldest-minivan/

 

 

Some of the similar Mini Pickup history may also be of interest:-

Mini Pickup Production History

http://www.theminifo...uction-history/


Edited by mab01uk, 26 November 2019 - 11:04 PM.





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