1969 Austin Mini 1000 Outspan MkII [ADO15]

1969 Austin Mini 1000 Outspan MkII [ADO15] in Grand Tours of Scotland's Rivers, TV Series, 2021-?? Ep. 3.01

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dsl ◊ 2024-01-15 00:38	We've identified this vehicle using the details you provided AUSTIN OUTSPAN UNKNOWN 1969 Registration number: XLW 819G Body type: Specially Fitted Van Colour: Orange Date of first registration: March 1969 Cylinder capacity 998 cc "Six of these distinctive vehicles were built between 1972 and 1974 to promote Outspan Oranges. They were constructed by Brian Waite Enterprises Ltd and incorporated many components from the popular Mini. Five were used for advertising in Britain, France and Germany while one was shipped to South Africa. Not surprisingly, the Outspan Orange is incredibly manoeuvrable, with a turning circle of just 16’ 6”. Two sub-frames are fitted to the short space-frame chassis, giving a wheelbase of 48 inches. Like an ordinary Mini, the front sub-frame supports the engine, automatic gearbox and front suspension. The rear sub-frame holds the rear suspension as well as the 200Ib of ballast that is needed to keep the vehicle stable. At speeds over 30mph the Orange has a tendency to roll. Like any motor vehicle, it can run out of juice!" from here. All genuine - no-one's taking the pith.

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◊ 2024-01-15 00:38

We've identified this vehicle using the details you provided
AUSTIN OUTSPAN UNKNOWN 1969
Registration number: XLW 819G
Body type: Specially Fitted Van
Colour: Orange
Date of first registration: March 1969
Cylinder capacity 998 cc

"Six of these distinctive vehicles were built between 1972 and 1974 to promote Outspan Oranges. They were constructed by Brian Waite Enterprises Ltd and incorporated many components from the popular Mini. Five were used for advertising in Britain, France and Germany while one was shipped to South Africa. Not surprisingly, the Outspan Orange is incredibly manoeuvrable, with a turning circle of just 16’ 6”. Two sub-frames are fitted to the short space-frame chassis, giving a wheelbase of 48 inches. Like an ordinary Mini, the front sub-frame supports the engine, automatic gearbox and front suspension. The rear sub-frame holds the rear suspension as well as the 200Ib of ballast that is needed to keep the vehicle stable. At speeds over 30mph the Orange has a tendency to roll. Like any motor vehicle, it can run out of juice!" from here.

All genuine - no-one's taking the pith.

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1969 Austin Mini 1000 Outspan MkII [ADO15]