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1960s Mini camper van housed a family in less space than a modern car

30.01.2026 17:00 1 min 1 source
motorpasion.com SPA
1960s Mini camper van housed a family in less space than a modern car
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In the early 1960s in the UK, the Mini Van was converted into a compact motorhome called the Mini Wildgoose. The vehicle was about 3.3 meters long and could sleep up to four people when expanded. It featured a pop-up roof or a telescopic body construction, which was an advanced solution for its era.

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1960s Mini camper van housed a family in less space than a modern car

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