Manufactured in October 1959, this BMC 5-ton PSV chassis was one of approximately 20 commissioned by the company's management to serve as mobile Service Schools, which travelled around the dealership network training mechanics in the procedures required to maintain the newly introduced, front-wheel-drive Mini.

This example is one of the later models, which were slightly longer and consequently roomier inside.

Designed by Pinin Farina and built by Marshall's of Cambridge with all-aluminium coachwork, they were equipped to a very high specification.

When this particular unit's training function ended, Basil Wales transferred it within the company to the Competitions Department where he worked.

In its new role the vehicle was used to store and transport display boards with Special Tuning parts mounted on them, while also serving as a mobile stores and workshop on UK rallies carrying spares, welding equipment, a Hydrolastic pump, etc.

After the Leyland merger with BMC, the 5-tonner wa...