The commercial van version of the classic Mini was called the Mini Van.
Introduced in 1960, the Mini Van was a compact commercial panel van based on the Mini’s mechanical package. It used the longer chassis associated with the Mini Traveller but omitted side windows, creating a practical enclosed load area. In the United States, this body type would commonly be described as a sedan delivery.
The van was popular in Britain because it offered useful cargo capacity at a low running cost. Its commercial-vehicle classification also meant it avoided sales tax under the rules of the period, making it cheaper than a passenger Mini for many business users. Instead of a bright chrome grille, it used simple stamped steel slots.
The Mini Van should not be confused with the Mini Pickup or the estate-bodied Traveller and Countryman. Those were separate commercial or load-carrying derivatives. In 1978, the Mini Van was renamed the Mini 95, referring to its 0.95-ton gross vehicle weight, and production continued until 1983.