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1977' MINI Classic
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£12,000Published 9 September 2026ID: wh5t9t
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- Cheshire
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Information from the owner
Age: 49 years
Fuel: Petrol
Transmission: Manual
Seller's comments about 1977' MINI Classic
Kelham Hall | Newark, Nottinghamshire
Viewing: Tues 22nd September 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Weds 23rd September 2026 12pm
Location: Kelham Hall Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
Registration No: OKG 302R
Chassis No: XKV1-426764A
MOT: Exempt
First registered to South Wales Constabulary
All previous owners recorded
Showing 23, 000 unwarranted miles
Introduced in January 1960, the Mini Panel Van utilised a stretched version of its saloon car sibling’s platform with the battery, spare wheel and fuel tank all re-positioned so as not to impinge on the load area. Exempt from sales tax as a commercial vehicle, it sported a pressed steel grille, sliding windows and external door hinges throughout its twenty-three year production life. Initially powered by an 848cc four-cylinder, it could be specified with the more powerful 998cc engine from 1967 onwards (both A-series units being mated to the same four-speed manual transmission). Benefiting from a four-inch longer wheelbase, taller rear suspension turrets and under floor fuel tanks, the Panel Van / Pick-Up derivatives were arguably even more fun to drive than their saloon equivalents. British Leyland’s decision to discard Austin and Morris badging for Minis in favour of a new ‘MINI’ brand from October 1969 onwards saw the popular workhorse redesignated as the Mini Van 850 or Mini Van 1000 (depending upon the powerplant installed). Once a common sight on Britain’s highways and byways, most Mini Panel Vans led hard lives and perished accordingly. Today, survivors are highly prized by enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Mini vans were not only purchased for commercial use but also used by various Police forces up and down the country and this example is one of the remaining few. Originally registered to South Wales Constabulary, Bridgend in May 1977, ‘OKG 302R’ remained in service until 1980. Sold into private ownership it remained in South Wales with various owners until 2007. Displayed in car shows, it comes with assorted Police equipment that may have been used in period. Whether it is to be purchased for a collection or continued use it would be an eye catching addition. Offered with photocopies of previous V5 documents, old invoices and current V5.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
Viewing: Tues 22nd September 2026 from 12pm
Auction: Weds 23rd September 2026 12pm
Location: Kelham Hall Main Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX
Registration No: OKG 302R
Chassis No: XKV1-426764A
MOT: Exempt
First registered to South Wales Constabulary
All previous owners recorded
Showing 23, 000 unwarranted miles
Introduced in January 1960, the Mini Panel Van utilised a stretched version of its saloon car sibling’s platform with the battery, spare wheel and fuel tank all re-positioned so as not to impinge on the load area. Exempt from sales tax as a commercial vehicle, it sported a pressed steel grille, sliding windows and external door hinges throughout its twenty-three year production life. Initially powered by an 848cc four-cylinder, it could be specified with the more powerful 998cc engine from 1967 onwards (both A-series units being mated to the same four-speed manual transmission). Benefiting from a four-inch longer wheelbase, taller rear suspension turrets and under floor fuel tanks, the Panel Van / Pick-Up derivatives were arguably even more fun to drive than their saloon equivalents. British Leyland’s decision to discard Austin and Morris badging for Minis in favour of a new ‘MINI’ brand from October 1969 onwards saw the popular workhorse redesignated as the Mini Van 850 or Mini Van 1000 (depending upon the powerplant installed). Once a common sight on Britain’s highways and byways, most Mini Panel Vans led hard lives and perished accordingly. Today, survivors are highly prized by enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Mini vans were not only purchased for commercial use but also used by various Police forces up and down the country and this example is one of the remaining few. Originally registered to South Wales Constabulary, Bridgend in May 1977, ‘OKG 302R’ remained in service until 1980. Sold into private ownership it remained in South Wales with various owners until 2007. Displayed in car shows, it comes with assorted Police equipment that may have been used in period. Whether it is to be purchased for a collection or continued use it would be an eye catching addition. Offered with photocopies of previous V5 documents, old invoices and current V5.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people)
