This Mini would appear to be a ‘pickup’ version and as such is one of the rarest of the many classic Minis produced.

It has been off the road for a while and whilst clearly this Mini needs work, the choice is yours as to where to take the restoration - be it a light recommission or a full restoration back to original.

Either way it makes for a fantastic project.

Latterly used by Central Tyres (Southport) and painted in their livery of red and white (the original colour was blue according to the V5C).

The V5C is also showing the engine as a 1293cc unit although it appears that a different A series engine of some kind is presently fitted (some ancillaries missing) given the engine number tag present.

The engine is fitted with a NIKKI carb.

The additional parts that come with the car are door skins, front floor panels and rear bed panels plus assorted smaller parts.

There is also an aftermarket plastic dash.

We also note that the rear bed is rusty and has been cut to allow access ...