Leyland Mini Van

Vehicle Description

This exceptionally well-maintained minivan, first registered in July 1981, is in excellent overall technical and visual condition. The odometer reading is 9,600 kilometers. However, due to the incomplete documentation of its early history, the actual mileage cannot be conclusively verified. The vehicle has been owned by one owner since 2019 and has been continuously maintained and optimized with great care during this time.

The Mini impresses with a variety of rare and value-preserving equipment details. These include a Montley wooden steering wheel, a second exterior mirror, sliding windows, two-tone paintwork, Dunlop deep-bed steel rims, and adjustable Spax gas shock absorbers. The equipment is complemented by rear doors with windows, imitation leather seat covers, wooden interior trim in the cargo area, a trailer hitch, and various chrome applications, some of which are original.

Restoration and technical overhaul
Information is available on the vehicle regarding extensive, older overall restoration as well as numerous measures to maintain and increase its value. As part of this work, the following was done, among other things:

· The two-tone paint job was completely renewed
· The front and rear subframes were replaced
· The door outer panels were renewed
· The underbody was painted and additionally preserved with Mike Sanders wax
· the engine was completely overhauled and optimized
· the transmission was renewed
· the chassis was overhauled and equipped with Spax shock absorbers
· the axles were completely overhauled
· new Dunlop deep-bed rims with new tires were mounted
· the brake system was completely renewed
· the electrical system was completely repaired

The interior has also been extensively refurbished. The seats have been reupholstered with new imitation leather, the cargo area has been lined with high-quality wood trim, and all details have been carefully revised. There are only slight signs of wear and tear due to age, which do not detract from the very harmonious overall appearance. Chrome parts, seals, windows, and sliding windows are in good condition and fully functional.

Technical condition
The mini van is fully roadworthy, technically sound, and shows only slight signs of wear commensurate with its age. According to the available expert opinion, it was given an overall rating of 2. Various documents and records of work and maintenance carried out are available and underline the high standard of care.

Conclusion
This 1981 mini van is an extremely well-maintained and technically comprehensive vehicle, whose restoration is well above the usual standard. The combination of almost completely renewed technology, optimized chassis and engine characteristics, lovingly designed interior, and rare two-tone paintwork makes this model particularly attractive.

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