1967 Austin Mini Mk1 Countryman
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Highlights
- Restored car in very good order
- Highly original on 10in alloys
- Rebuilt 848cc engine
- Five registered keepers
- Only 35,000 miles from new
- Pretty and practical Countryman
The Appeal
The original Countryman was inspired. Borrowing an idea from America - already tested on the Minor - transformed the functional Mini estate into one of 60s motoring’s most characterful family cars.
Good examples are now very rare. This one is a gem. It is a very low mileage, low keeper car that was restored eight years ago to a high standard. It remains in great order, smartly finished in Almond Green with Porcelain Green interior. And it is pleasingly factory standard aside from the addition of a set of Minilite-style alloys that improve the stance.
A thick history file, including useful BMIHT certificate, documents the work and attests to the care of its owners. This diminutive classic appeals to the head and heart: as practical as it is pretty.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 6th October 1967
- Five registered keepers from new
- Remained with the same family from 1967 to 2005 passing from father to son
- Subsequent keeper kept it until 2017
- Acquired in 2017 as a restoration project when a ‘nut and bolt’ restoration began according to seller
- Photographic record of restoration
- Old eBay advert from 2017 detailing history and condition and shown in photographs
- BMIHT certificate confirms colour combination and build date in April 1967
- Old log books confirm ownership
- Various invoices documenting the restoration
- Factory handbook
- Vendor states that the displayed mileage is believed to be genuine
The Condition
- Attractively finished in Almond Green with cosmetic non-structural timber trim
- Restored in 2017 and sparingly used since
- Paintwork is in very good order with high quality finish and few signs of use
- Bodywork presents well with straight panels particularly sills and arches
- Timber restored and finished to a high standard with no notable deterioration
- Polished Minilite-style 10in alloy wheels in good order
- Quality Yokohama tyres fitted all round showing good tread and condition
- Bright exterior chromework with bumper nudge guards and headlamp eyebrows
- Retrimmed interior in Porcelain Green vinyl with matching door cards
- Cabin is very well kept, only a small nick in vinyl to note in photographs
- Early Mini features including sliding windows and pull handles
- Green carpets throughout which are professionally trimmed and well kept
- Steel spare wheel with chrome hub cap under boot floor
- Underside in good order with no immediately obvious structural issues to report
The Mechanics
- Mini A-Series 848cc 4cyl engine
- Engine rebuilt in 2017 during restoration
- New valves and seats and cylinder head fitted during this work
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Tidy engine bay with evidence of new or refurbished ancillaries
- Low mileage car which is supported by the history file and MOT paper records
- Little used since the completion of the restoration work
- No reported running or driving issues
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1967
- Make Austin
- Model Mini Countryman
- Colour Green
- Odometer 35,499 Miles
- Engine size 848
Auction Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Town Horsham
- Location Sussex
- Country United Kingdom
13
bids
from 6
bidders
- Jos Owe•••• £8,500 30/04/24
- Bill Ho•••• £8,100 30/04/24
- geraldv•••• £8,000 29/04/24
- Zea £7,500 29/04/24
- Bill Ho•••• £7,200 28/04/24
- Zea £7,000 28/04/24
- Bill Ho•••• £6,800 28/04/24
- Bill Ho•••• £6,700 28/04/24
- Zea £6,500 28/04/24
- Bill Ho•••• £6,000 25/04/24
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