Model Corner

BMC introduced a 5cwt van version of the Mini in June 1960, followed by the pick-up one year later. They were badged either as Morris or Austin and were fitted with a plain painted metal grille. The pick-up went out of production in November 1980 and the van in May 1983, at which point they looked pretty much the same as when launched, aside from the badge.

Unsurprisingly, there have been many 1/43 scale models of the Mini commercials made over the years. Each of the three main diecast toy manufacturers at the time, Dinky, Corgi and Spot-On, produced a Mini