Electric 1965 Mk1 Austin Mini Countryman

[mab01uk]

Pathe News - 1965 (C Reg) Mk1 Austin Mini Countryman, powered by an electric motor!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjJQefmVOxA

Cars in the background are also interesting!

[kariya]

Thanks for sharing.
13 Amp. plug into a wall socket then....!it like present case.It is amazing that such a case was carried out in the mid 60's. (C Reg)
Bristol is the city which I visited to spectator RAC rally of 1976.R/Clark and his Escort 1800RS won.it is my good memories.
kariya
(sorry here is mini's site isn't it? )

[mk1]

Well it all fitted. . . .just!

If nothing else it shows how battery & motor technology have moved on in 50 years doesn't it!

I know a Mini is not the place to start with an electric conversion, but I wonder how efficiently it could be done nowadays.

[mab01uk]

According to DVLA its around and still electric powered:

The vehicle details for DAE 137C are:

Date of Liability 01 09 2011
Date of First Registration 06 05 1965
Year of Manufacture Not Available
Cylinder Capacity (cc) Not Available
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Electricity
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Licence Not Due
Vehicle Colour GREY