John Porter is no stranger to the challenges of a Mini in need. We featured his Australian Mini S in the Summer 2017 issue of MiniWorld and, at the time, mentioned that he was restoring a Pick-up. It’s now complete and looking as good as new, although this one started in much worse condition than the aforementioned, square-front Aussie S.
Having found the 1969 Pick-up in Lancashire in 2014, close to where he lives, John thought he was buying a Mini that was in reasonable condition. The seller had imported the vehicle, which had been built in 1968 and registered in South Africa the year after.
South Africa manufactured Minis right up until 1983, making some of the parts themselves to avoid import taxation rules. Consequently, John’s
