SUMMARY
The Minivan was the workhorse of the Mini family and was especially popular because it was cheap, not being subject to purchase tax. It was used in fleets for many utility companies and was also converted to carry extra passengers in the back. Nowadays they are pretty rare and this makes them rather expensive to buy.

PRODUCTION
Production dates	1960-1983
Price at launch	£360
Total Production	Austin/Morris Minivan: 344,249 (Austin 174,000; Morris 169,250); Minivan 850: 94,899, Minivan 1000: 82,356
Chassis numbers	AAV7 12101 (Austin), MAV4 12601 (Morris)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
	Van 850 (1960-1983)	Van 1000 (from 1967-1983)
Engine	848cc four-cylinder OHV, single SU carb	998cc four-cylinder OHV, single SU carb
Engine designation	8MB	9WR, 99H
Bore/stroke	62.94x68.26mm	64.59x76.2mm
Compression ratio	8.3:1
Power output	33bhp @ 5300rpm	38bhp @ 5250rpm
Torque	44lb.ft @ 2900rpm	52lb.ft @ 2700rpm
Transmission	Four-speed manual
Final drive	3.765	3.44
Brakes	Drums all-round
Suspension	Rubber cone
Wheels	3.5x10-inches pressed steel
Wheelbase	84.25-inches
Length	129.875-inches
Width	55.5-inches
Height	54.5-inches
Tyres	5.20x10 Dunlop C41 cross-ply (radial-ply from 1976)
Colours
PERFORMANCE
Maximum Speed	75mph
0-60mph	30secs
Average fuel consumption	40mpg