Every car manufacturer that lends itself has some one-off, that is, some unique car that has made for a special reason and of which no more units have been manufactured. Nowadays, it is quite common in luxury brands in order to seek maximum exclusivity and satisfy a lucky (and wealthy) client. Although, we also find other types of unique events such as the Mini Ice Cream Van. Because there was a time when the classic utility vehicle became the cutest ice cream van of all.
It was in 1960 that the Mini Pick-up went on sale, a vehicle that served many peculiar transformations. Taking that base, there was a company that decided to make a conversion that would serve for its professional activity. Cummins Ice Cream Vans They made this vehicle in the 70’s heavily inspired by a television show that also marked an era. the batman seriesstarring Adam West, was very present in society and the ice cream van takes it as a reference.
The unit shown belongs to the BMW Group Classic collection, although it is also possible to still find some unit in good condition. In fact, the Mini Ice Cream Van was built in hundreds of units, both in the UK and abroad, thanks to its popularity at the time. Even the firm Whitby Morrison, considered the main manufacturer of ice cream vans in the world, was granted the license to create a faithful replica of this example.
The reason is that they bought Cummings’ company in 1998 and his legacy caught their attention. It is not for less, because it is impressive work and level of detail that this Mini Ice Cream Van offers. A module with large windows was added to the rear of the pick-up that serves to store all the ice creams and so that the ice cream man can sell them from the inside, using it as a counter. The decorrose and its upper shapes are reminiscent of a piglet and includes Tom and Jerry graphics on the back.
At the time, the Mini Ice Cream Van stood out for being compact and affordable, with a average useful life of 15 years, which was the best for the time. Over the years it was seen that it was a model prone to corrosion and that is why there are not many left, in which a lot of money had to be invested in maintenance. In any case, it has become a much loved and perfect vehicle for events and weddings.
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