[{"id": 16479629, "authorName": "Highcountry303", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highcountry303/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Highcountry303", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735585069, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16479674, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So it's a 'Mini-mini-van', huh? It certainly is a clean whatever-it-is!\r\n\r\nCheers", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1735585203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16479798, "authorName": "Jagken", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jagken/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I know where the battery and spare hide in my countryman. Where are they in a van?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735585583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16479835, "authorName": "Just_me", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/just_me/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The engine bay and underside of this van are cleaner than the driver and passenger floor inside, and I don\u2019t see any leaks.. is it really a Mini :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735585681, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16479772, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a nice example.\nI had a 1961 van, and regret selling it.\nAnother mini with the cooling fan mounted backwards......easy fix.\nThe door handles are from an early MkI car. They are shorter and missing the door mounted safety boss .\nGood catch flipping the driver door card over mid photo shoot....lol\n@Slam105 it is a Mini Van.\nThese later ones were known as MINI 95....related to its weight capacity.\nThe battery is located behind the right side seat....almost the same position as the estate, but slightly different....more forward.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1735585690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16480015, "authorName": "CoopCity", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/coopcity/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019d buy this just to see the shocked look on the faces of friends, family, and coworkers when i told them I bought a minivan!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1735586302, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16480034, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This has to be one of the cleanest and really well restored Mini's that I've ever seen . Usually they have a lot of rust in them or have been well used. This one looks like they just rolled it off the assembly line. Great job and nice little truck. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735586363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16480196, "authorName": "WWM44276", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wwm44276/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by WWM44276", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735587088, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16480250, "authorName": "Highcountry303", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highcountry303/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Highcountry303", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735587364, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16480336, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi and many thanks for your constructive comments Mayer you are correct about the fan blade I will get it reversed ,what is the safety boss for future reference,", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735587835, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16480514, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you search for image of a later mkI or any MKII Mini you'll see the correct handles and safety boss...I can't post a picture.\nThese are the wrong handles for the boss anyway and look good as they are...just wrong for the year.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735588836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16480580, "authorName": "shelscot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shelscot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a fun looking rig. I couldn't help but grin watching the drive-bys.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735589076, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16480853, "authorName": "HotVette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotvette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s a half scale panel truck.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1735590054, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16481209, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Mini Van! I really love how clean and freshly restored this one is, and can't resist saying that I think I've seen it before. @Jagken , Mayjer is correct on the battery being behind the right seat, and the spare is under the load floor behind the LH seat.\r\nGLWTA, but I think you won't need any luck on this one!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735591240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16481479, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Automark, as a matter of interest where do you think that you have seen this van before ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735592248, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16481589, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "BTW, an additional plus is that according the V5 doc and the powertrain stamped placard, this appears to have its original 998. As mentioned earlier, the spare is shown poking out from under the load floor in picture 66. Oh how I wish my 998 powered Van had paint that is this fresh! GLWTA,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735592608, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16481771, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The van was painted approximately 5 years ago", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735593525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482142, "authorName": "ptegler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ptegler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "...ummm did you lose your gas cap? (right from the start of the first vid even)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735595632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482321, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi it has a locking fuel cap fitted", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735597912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482346, "authorName": "67camaro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67camaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m a girl so I\u2019m going to say \u201cthis is adorable\u201d lol. Do you know how long and wide the cargo area is? I\u2019m interested in making a camper van out of it. Sleeping area only. Do the seats fold forward? Thanks for any information you can share.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735598321, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482378, "authorName": "HotVette", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotvette/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@67camaro I think there\u2019s plenty of room. I\u2019ve seen 20 clowns jump out of a car like this at the circus!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735599140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482394, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi with the seats tipped 6ft would be the maximum the width is approximately 38 inches", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735599199, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482405, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Van seats tilt forward and the right hand seat has more movement for legroom than the left. Still...more room than a Mini pickup has !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735599320, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482416, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not to sure on this one but I believe the record 21 for the saloon", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735599416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482531, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@67camaro the ground clearance is not the greatest on these, so not much off-roading. \nI would have thought there\u2019s less than 6\u2019 feet from the seats to the back door, but the seller would know better.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735601229, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482550, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a bonus on this van is that it has adjustable height suspension......so a heavier load can be compensated for.\r\nIt's not listed in the write up I don't think....but visible in the pics.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735601353, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482627, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi 6 ft is the open space under the seats ie . For your feet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735602695, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482650, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A side note.....in the early vans, not sure if it was the same for these later ones, the passenger seat was an option.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735603122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482721, "authorName": "itsgr82b3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsgr82b3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful van. Nice LHD conversion -- any pics of the work in process or name of the UK shop doing the work?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735604144, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482829, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A mini is one of the easiest (this vintage) to convert from RHS to LHS or vice versa.\nJust need the steering rack and usually throttle pedal....the holes in the floor are already there!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735605996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482845, "authorName": "MrWonderful", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrwonderful/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by MrWonderful", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735606363, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16482861, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi ,as Mayer has already commented on the conversation is very easy with no welding or cutting required the only work that I did not carry out by myself was the prep and painting ,", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735606577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482891, "authorName": "Animal", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/animal/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did the swap myself on a van just like this one and will switch this one back if I'm the high bidder. Is there a way to attach a picture to these comments?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735606965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482905, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi animal not sure what you mean", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735607155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16482907, "authorName": "Highcountry303", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/highcountry303/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by Highcountry303", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735607184, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16483467, "authorName": "minidude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i.had a 1970 van years back and currently have a rhd clubby estate\r\nwith passenger seat out and open dash like this one has you can fit quite a few 2x4 x8' in there along with a standard height 30'' bifold door AND close the rear doors,strategic placing some under the dashpad and a couple over made it possible .\r\nthe people watching in amazement as the 10'6 car swallowed 8' lumber were the same as if a boatload of clowns was climbing out \r\nthe new owner will have a blast with this ! \r\nin my wagon,i could fit a old barbie jeep in the back with rear seat folded up and just close the doors.\r\nunless you are very short,like 4'1 not going to be a cosy sleeper van \r\nbeautiful van", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735617735, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16483481, "authorName": "67camaro", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/67camaro/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you for the feedback. You all made me laugh with the clown comments. Still like the van and considering it, ias a putt around town rig. Looks fun. I\u2019m about 5\u20194\u201d so I bet I could make it work for light camping (not off road).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735618071, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16483485, "authorName": "minidude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the front seats rearward movement is limited by load floor,right side is recessed a bit further back but battery lives there.\nit is possible to relocate battery further rearward and use a side post but you need to drill our spot welds in load floor and underside .\nyour skinny spare tire occupies the left underfloor compartment.\nif you flip up and secure front seats you could probably fit ok ,it is amazing how much more room you gain from that\nyou would be surprised where a mini can go ,almost exactly where my buddies cj7 could go within reason", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735618416, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16483493, "authorName": "minidude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just an fyi,the shell is built as a mkIV, so after mid 76 identifiable by many features", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735618577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16483677, "authorName": "Apathyfern", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/apathyfern/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So cool! I guess this is where the term minivan came from. Always learning something new on BaT. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735629522, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16484929, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, the subframe mounts, switches, steering column etc. All point to a MKIV MINI.....I'm guessing just the shell/engine and some other bits are 1972.....if at all", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735663545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16486595, "authorName": "itsgr82b3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/itsgr82b3/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by itsgr82b3", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735671882, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16487798, "authorName": "Gtamini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtamini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 1965 Morris Mini Van. It has a flat/smooth roof, including the roof vent. It's loud inside. It's hard to see when changing lanes with the tiny mirrors also.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735676455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16487939, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Must be a very early 65 GTA, as later in 65 is when they ribbed the roof.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735677013, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16488000, "authorName": "NavyDave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/navydave/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very very cool. How many clowns will fit inside?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735677231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16488413, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller , I don't know where I've seen it, but due to total immersion in the Classic Mini World, I could have seen this updated 1972 in many different locations / web sites / etc.. This was sure some beautiful work that you and your painters have done! GLWTA,", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735678544, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16488659, "authorName": "Gtamini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtamini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer It's Australian. I was wondering if the ribbed roof was quieter inside", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735679424, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489006, "authorName": "Automark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/automark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gtamini , @Mayjer , I've been told, and have some experience with LWB Minis, and I'm of the opinion that the Ribbed Roof LWB cars \"Oil Can\" less than smooth roof. My Oz LWB is Clubman and it's quiet. But maybe that is due to the \"luxury level\" that the clubman brings to the comparison....", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735682336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489252, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi Automark,many thanks for your comments we have a saying at home , you only get what you pay for", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735685394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489350, "authorName": "eshorer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eshorer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Gtamini: I've got a RHD '67 Austin Mini Estate that with little mirrors mounted onto the fenders about at the center of the front wheels and it's not too bad to see out of, even driving around LA. It came from South Africa.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735686737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489437, "authorName": "moneybags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moneybags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What an awesome example of utility. I miss those days. GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735687730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16489829, "authorName": "Gtamini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtamini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Eshorer The Estate has the rear side large window sliders. The Van is solid panel. I might need more mirrors", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735693934, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490080, "authorName": "jeff_steindler", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeff_steindler/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gtamini .......Quieter ??.......My 1967 850 van is as noisy as it gets .........", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735698943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490127, "authorName": "minidude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer\r\nif you look close at the front floor pic you can see it is a rod change floor pan with the proper reinforcing plates for the rubber lower subframe mounts .\r\nthe bulkhead where the tower bolts is also different as the holes are reinforced to avoid crushing ,\r\nthe front grill panel is also different as the rubber mounts require a deeper recessed reinforcing plate where front lower frame mounts.\r\nall areas that can be reworked but a lot of work to do properly,but i'm in the replacement shell camp .\r\nvans are noisy as old hell ,specially with a 1380 and loud exhaust,\r\nbring ear plugs and the rearward vision sucks ,even with door and wing mirrors,if a car is further than a car length or two,the inside mirror is useless as the window frames block all vision.\r\nthe wink mirror was a good addition .", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1735700047, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490146, "authorName": "Charleetuner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/charleetuner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mini Van...Minivan... I see what they did there lol This is as cool as it gets. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735700322, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490155, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes...a \"reshell\" that carried over the SN.\r\nRod change floor 73>. The MkIV frame is clear.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735700518, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490165, "authorName": "minidude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/minidude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "i have a reshelled 1980 mini,and had a new crate pick up shell .\r\nthe body shell was sold as a replacement part", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735700762, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490275, "authorName": "grandturismo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grandturismo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bring a pallet", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735703005, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16490915, "authorName": "Ayoka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayoka/", "bidAmount": 9980, "content": "$9,980 bid placed by Ayoka", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735742765, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16491722, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A GUID AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR TO ALL", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735755394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16494196, "authorName": "Ayoka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayoka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "here's to hoping everyone gets hung up on a reshell and doesnt bid. I'm fairly local to this, and a van would be cool. We'll see if I can afford this.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735824648, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16494212, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With regard to the comments regarding the body I can confirm that the wings, front panel , bulkhead cross section and toe board were replaced with B M H an M MACHINE panels by myself", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1735825078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16494727, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just to confirm that the van has never been re shelled Any panels that were rusted were replaced with new panels The steering column was just a personal choice but not a difficult job to change", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735832422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16503552, "authorName": "PanMan77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panman77/", "bidAmount": 10080, "content": "$10,080 bid placed by PanMan77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735927206, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16508530, "authorName": "1071S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/1071s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mayjer No such thing as a \"rod change floor\". The floor changed to accomodate the rubber mounted subframe. The rod change box was used (and is completely compatible with) both the solid and rubber mounted subframes...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1735952534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16509173, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "1071.the mount shape for the shifter/tunnel was changed to accommodate the rod shift mechanism in 1973...which this lovely van has.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1735963236, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16509682, "authorName": "djsgemini", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djsgemini/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did anybody notice that when they did the left hand conversion they didn\u2019t convert the wipers from right to left? Not that many would drive in the rain or snow its just that they way it is in the rain your head would be lowered or more to the middle to get a clear view", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1735995049, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16513047, "authorName": "JGraham", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgraham/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Super cool Mini Van. Not to be confused with minivan. I currently have a 2025 Mini Countryman S. Funny how the instruments on my 2025 are in the exact same location on the dash as the original Mini, but now with a gigantic round touch sensitive digital instrument panel that has about a hundred apps at your fingertips.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736022832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16513385, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many thanks for all your nice comments", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736026954, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16519192, "authorName": "Superkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superkman/", "bidAmount": 10350, "content": "$10,350 bid placed by Superkman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736138318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16519225, "authorName": "PanMan77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panman77/", "bidAmount": 10600, "content": "$10,600 bid placed by PanMan77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736139724, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16519507, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many thanks for all your bids ,I will be around to answer any questions in this last few hours ,Good luck .", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736167103, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16519677, "authorName": "nuthinbutmopar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nuthinbutmopar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a 1981 version of the same vehicle, same color but with aluminum slots (5\"w x 10\"d) when I was at RAF Alconbury with the USAF from 1992-95. Perfect commuter vehicle for the UK, plenty of room for \"stuff\" but couldn't haul more than one passenger. This is what I was looking for in 2012 when I picked up my MPI. If I wasn't trying to downsize the fleet and get away from low vehicles (bad knees), I'd definitely be bidding. Wondering of it will make reserve, these are very rare in this condition in the UK and unicorns in the US...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736171804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16519716, "authorName": "GlenK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Strange but true, I had one that was identcal only right hand drive, but mine was haunted. I am not kidding. Bolts would undue themselves, new parts would go bad in days. speedo would work intermitantly. What confirmed all this was that my two big and easy going dogs would not go near it. After a few years I sold it. The next owner didn't have it long after and he had lusted after one most of his life. Never before or after have I had a car like my Mini Panel. None the less, it is a great looking vehicle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736172557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16519717, "authorName": "yorkag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yorkag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a 72 Van, Old English White with red interior. Use it to advertise my son in laws landscaping business. They made about 500,000 of them, most got used up. Camped in it once at Roadster Factory Summer party. Had a pop up canopy to cover the back half with doors open as it rained. Right hand drive adds to the \u201c experience \u201c.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736172560, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16519728, "authorName": "yorkag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yorkag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A front brake conversion to disks is a must for spirited driving", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736172739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16519730, "authorName": "yorkag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yorkag/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by yorkag", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736172786, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16519735, "authorName": "longhorizon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/longhorizon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Boomer, scratching his head, next to his new Corvette in the parking lot\u2026\r\n\u201c How is that guy going to fit all those young ladies into his car?? \u201c", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736172841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16519787, "authorName": "Mayjer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mayjer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Disagree with yorkag 90%\r\nFront drums on Minis (twin leading) work fabulous when upkept. I used to autocross with drums on front.\r\nSpirited driving, not a problem!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736173519, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16520005, "authorName": "FGP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fgp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It is extremely rare to find a Mini panel van this clean, in rust-free condition. To me, this is the holy grail of Mini ownership. You go to a car show and often see a dozen or so vintage Minis, however a Mini Panel Van sighting is rare. \r\nA vintage Mini Cooper S will get thumbs up from other Mini enthusiasts driving past, but a panel van grabs attention from everyone. Whoever wins this van, plan on a crowd around you at every show and loads of people taking pictures and video of you driving it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736176369, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16520205, "authorName": "Superkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superkman/", "bidAmount": 11300, "content": "$11,300 bid placed by Superkman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736178615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16520943, "authorName": "Ayoka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayoka/", "bidAmount": 11972, "content": "$11,972 bid placed by Ayoka", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736185885, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16521601, "authorName": "yorkag", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yorkag/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mayjer. After a spirited lap around Watkins Glen trying to keep up with new MINIs , I did the conversion to disks. Guess what is \u201cspirited\u201d", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736188548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16521705, "authorName": "Spirit72", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spirit72/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Four of us in the late 1980's toured Europe in one of these. Fun times.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736188884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16521796, "authorName": "pjchilds", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pjchilds/", "bidAmount": 12600, "content": "$12,600 bid placed by pjchilds", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736189134, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16521862, "authorName": "Deano2112", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deano2112/", "bidAmount": 12850, "content": "$12,850 bid placed by Deano2112", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736189395, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16521999, "authorName": "Blenderman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blenderman1/", "bidAmount": 13100, "content": "$13,100 bid placed by Blenderman1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736189839, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522030, "authorName": "Swordfish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/swordfish/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Swordfish", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736189940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522099, "authorName": "PanMan77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/panman77/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by PanMan77", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736190187, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522149, "authorName": "Superkman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/superkman/", "bidAmount": 14800, "content": "$14,800 bid placed by Superkman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736190379, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522156, "authorName": "Speedster13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedster13/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by Speedster13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736190406, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522161, "authorName": "Ryde", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ryde/", "bidAmount": 16250, "content": "$16,250 bid placed by Ryde", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736190419, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522173, "authorName": "Ayoka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayoka/", "bidAmount": 16666, "content": "$16,666 bid placed by Ayoka", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736190451, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522191, "authorName": "Speedster13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedster13/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by Speedster13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736190499, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522202, "authorName": "Ayoka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayoka/", "bidAmount": 17333, "content": "$17,333 bid placed by Ayoka", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736190576, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522224, "authorName": "Speedster13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedster13/", "bidAmount": 18000, "content": "$18,000 bid placed by Speedster13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736190667, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16522249, "authorName": "Speedster13", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedster13/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 1/6/25 for $18,000 to Speedster13", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736190788, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16522260, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations on your first purchase", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736190836, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16522274, "authorName": "Ayoka", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayoka/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow surprised it actually sold at 18k. Really was hoping to get this as it was local lol. A man must stick to his limits.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736190876, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16522278, "authorName": "RIXALFA", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rixalfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well-bought for a Mini not seen that often. I dig these.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1736190958, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16522882, "authorName": "lochtydbm (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lochtydbm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many thanks to all bidders and congratulations to the winning bidder Very much looking forward to my next listing on B A T in a few weeks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1736192953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16522886, "authorName": "FGP", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fgp/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations! That is an amazing buy as you would have a hard time doing the body fabrication and paint for $18k!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1736192963, "type": "comment"}]