Whats in a name

[Grumpaw]

This is a one off design from Mini Cooper design dept. Unfortunately no plans to produce it.

 

[Dirtman]

My butt itches

 

[Grumpaw]

My butt itches

Where...
right cheek, left cheek, both cheeks, or exit hole ?

 

[Curious Hound]

This is a true "Mini Truck"

I wonder how that body would fit on a B2 frame.

 

[Curious Hound]

I wonder how that body would fit on a B2 frame.

A brief google search reveals that the mini pickup had an 84” wheelbase. B II. Is 94”? Eh. Close enough, especially if you trim fenders to clear big tires.

I also like this one.

 

[Dirtman]

That's the worst thing I've ever seen!

 

[Curious Hound]

Looks like a carnival ride.
Just needs big solid axles, 44” super swampers, a supercharged big block....

 

[Grumpaw]

The Moke was originally developed for the British Army in the late 50's-early 60's. It was rejected as it was only a 2 wheel drive and no provision was made for a 4x4. It was then produced for the civilian market.
A British company, BMC, developed the ANT in the mid 60's and it was a true 4x4. Made for the Brit's, Australia, New Zealand. Popular for awhile, but was only a prototype and never released. About the same size as the Mini Cooper.

 

[Grumpaw]

For your viewing pleasure, some old mini pickups from the 60's...
Early Mazda pick up...
Early French Citroen pick up...
Czech Skoda pick up
French Peugeot pick up
Italian Fiat 500 pick up
Early 50's Italian Fiat pick up

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

I like the Peugeot and the Fiat.

 

[Grumpaw]

Few more...
1963 Honda pick up
1950 German Matador, used a sourced 25 hp VW engine.
!963 British Vauxhall
1957 Austin pick up

 

[svtcards]

It was a sad day when they stopped mini trucking magazine.

 

[4.0blue98]

Few more...
1963 Honda pick up
1950 German Matador, used a sourced 25 hp VW engine.

That German Matador looks way too serious for a mini truck...

 

[Grumpaw]

Looks big but wasn't. Here's pic with person next to it for perspective.
Some used VW engines and some used Austin engines purchased from British Austin after WW ll

 

[Uncle Gump]

Looks big but wasn't. Here's pic with person next to it for perspective.
Some used VW engines and some used Austin engines purchased from British Austin after WW ll

The rear end on that sure screams VW swing axle gear box. Most likely Type II stuff with gear reduction axles.