1969 Austin Mini 1000 Mk II Automatic

Highlights

  • Restored bodywork and resprayed paint
  • Retrimmed interior
  • In excellent condition underneath

The Appeal

There’s nothing quite like a classic Mini, with its appeal right the way across the social spectrum and its ability to capture the hearts and minds of an entire nation and beyond. 
This particular Mk II is presented in fantastic condition throughout, having ben restored in 2019 and reportedly only covered 500 miles since. Just a quick glance underneath will show reveal the excellent condition of this car, with its bright red paintwork gleaming even on its underside. 
The interior was retrimmed, the body repaired and the paint resprayed, resulting in a car which is now a joy to look at. And being an automatic, this car is quite a rare and desirable survivor.

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The History and Paperwork

  • First registered 8th January 1969
  • Road Tax and MOT exempt 
  • Six former keepers
  • Purchased by the vendor in 2016
  • Bodywork restoration reportedly carried out in 2019
  • The car is said to have been garaged and only covered 500 miles since its restoration

The Interior

  • Retrimmed interior fitted during the car’s restoration
  • Excellent vinyl seat covers, showing few signs of use
  • The carpets have been replaced and remain in good condition with little wear
  • Inertia reel seatbelts fitted 
  • New door cards and check-straps finish the interior nicely
  • Distinctive central speedometer, flanked by temperature and pressure gauges
  • The vendor tells us that all the electrics work without fault
  • Characterful sliding windows
  • The headlining is sagging a little 
  • To the rear, the boot features a single fuel tank and cardboard battery cover
  • There is currently no spare wheel fitted but original will be supplied

The Exterior 

  • The body and paint of this Mini are presented in very good condition, having been subject to a restoration in 2019
  • The vendor tells us that the car has only been driven around 500 miles since, and been stored in a garage when not in use
  • The panels look nice and straight, with good shut lines
  • Bright red paint suits the car and retains a deep shine
  • There are one or two small chips, such as on the rear right wing, but these don’t detract from the car’s overall excellent appearance 
  • All the external trim is present and correct
  • The chrome plating shows little sigh of pitting or damage
  • The lamp lenses look clear and bright
  • Rubber seals appear fresh and supple
  • Underneath, the car is very clean and tidy
  • It hasn’t been undersealed, so all is proudly on show
  • There are a few small patches of the lightest surface corrosion
  • You know it’s good when you can see the ground reflected in the paint 
  • The car runs on 10-inch steel wheels, with large original chrome hubcaps
  • There are some spots of corrosion on the wheels, and the hubcaps are dented in places
  • The tyres appear to retain good tread

The Mechanics 

  • 998cc A-Series engine
  • Automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive
  • The engine bay looks clean and tidy
  • The vendor tells us that the car has not been driven for 18 months, but it starts and runs well
  • The car still retains its hydrolastic suspension
  • Running gear underneath in good condition, with only a little surface rust on the suspension components 
  • It looks like the exhaust, brake lines and various rubber gaiters were replaced during the restoration

Summary

A good looking, useable example of a Mk II Mini, which features an automatic gearbox and has been the subject of a recent restoration. 

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 1969
  • Make Austin
  • Model Mini
  • Colour Red
  • Odometer 72,960 Miles
  • Engine size 998
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town North Dorset
  • Location Dorset
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
28 bids
  • Jo•••• £7,500 20/02/23
  • go•••• £7,100 20/02/23
  • Jo•••• £7,000 20/02/23
  • ja•••• £6,800 20/02/23
  • Jo•••• £6,700 20/02/23
  • go•••• £6,600 20/02/23
  • Jo•••• £6,500 20/02/23
  • da•••• £6,000 20/02/23
  • Jo•••• £5,500 20/02/23
  • go•••• £5,200 20/02/23
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