Mini Wildgoose

The Mini Wildgoose was a motorhome based on a Mini. It was particularly designed for the "retired couple"[1] and was believed to reach speeds of 70 mph (112 km/h) but a cruising speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) was probably more realistic.

Mini Wildgoose
A Mini Wildgoose
Overview
ManufacturerWildgoose
AssemblyWorthing, Sussex, England
Body and chassis
Body styleCampervan
LayoutFF
PlatformMini Mk1 Van
Powertrain
Engine848 cc (52 cu in)

The Mini Wildgoose was produced in limited numbers by a company in Sussex in the South of England during the 1960s. For the vehicle a BMC Mini van was needed and then a conversion kit which cost either £445, £480 or £601. It was, at least in theory, also possible to buy the complete vehicle with conversion completed.

Standard equipment

With the Mini Wildgoose conversion, four seats were provided in a dinette and a double bed was also accommodated. Equipment included was a table, curtains, cupboards and water carriers.

Optional extras

Supplementary equipment was also available, which can be compared to today's camper experiences, such as;

  • Combined luggage rack and spare wheel container
  • Extended wing mirrors
  • Hammock type bunk
  • Undersealing of cab.

References
  1. http://mk1-performance-conversions.co.uk/images/Wldgse_4.jpg Wildgoose specifications
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