Registration - CMA 440N

Chassis No. - XLU1.19701A

M.O.T. - Exempt

Odometer - 91,000

Characterful in khaki, this example of Morris’ Mini Pick-up has had just one owner from new and has been subject of an extensive restoration. Powered by Mini’s 1.0-litre four-cylinder engine from the period, ‘CMS 440N’ is driven through a four-speed manual transmission. The exterior’s green bodywork extends into the load bed, as well as the cabin’s exposed panels, with matching green piping along the edge of the black vinyl seats. The two-seat interior retains its original features, with the classic, clean design that characterises Minis from the time.

With a single registered owner from new, ‘CMS 440N’ has been in the same hands for almost 50 years, used as a commercial vehicle to deliver bikes and scooters for a company based in Cheshire. It became part of a deceased estate, and was bought by a classic vehicle enthusiast on the Isle of Man, where it was recommissioned. Work carried out includes an engine rebuild, new fuel tank and lines, new suspension, and paintwork, with new carpets and reupholstered seats in the cabin. Offered for sale by the current owner, who came across the pick-up on the island thanks to family living there, this Mini has retained its original V5C, with the details of the motorcycle company that initially bought it. Showing an indicated 91,000 miles on the clock, the vendor describes all areas of the pick-up as in ‘good’ condition, covering the engine, transmission, electrics, interior, bodywork, and paint, and warns that the paintwork could be completed to a higher standard, and that there is a small leak from the water pump when hot. Otherwise, ‘CMS 440N’ is a wonderful example of a practical Mini, that would benefit from gradual work, but not much, and is ready to go without any further attention.

• One registered owner from new
• Recently recommissioned
• Compact yet practical Mini Pick-up

Alec Issigonis’ radical small car was in production for more than 40 years, and offered in a variety of shapes and styles. Apart from the constraint of using existing BMC mechanical assemblies, and a brief to house four adults plus their luggage within as small a space as possible, the brilliant Issigonis was given carte blanche. His response was the now legendary Mini. The Pick-up was offered from 1961, based on the longer-wheelbase of the Mini Van. It was offered as a simple commercial vehicle, and was produced until 1983, with more than 58,000 units built.