The first Mini Woody with wooden panels on the sides and rear was launched in 1960 and was called COUNTRYMAN and TRAVELLER in England. The difference between the English minis and those built by Innocenti was, however, that they were more luxuriously equipped in the interior, among other things. Seats in leather (not always), the steering wheel in wood. In addition there was an independent radiator grill which should convey Italian flair and large chrome rings for the headlights. Furthermore 4.5 inch sports rims with "Leyland-L" on the hub cap.
The shown Innocenti Mini 850 Traveller (first registration 07/1967) had no front triangular windows as it is immediately recognizable at (Leyland-)Innocenti and therefore still belongs to the Mark I series which was built from 1959-1969.
I have been practicing vintage car photography for more than 35 years and here I mainly photograph normal everyday vehicles which were still on the road en masse over 30 years ago. But also cars with extraordinary, beautiful design. From time to time I take pictures of cars, .. Read more…
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands