Highlights
- Highly appointed ‘Lockdown Project’ with exceptional presentation
- Attractive metallic brown paintwork with a cream and tobacco interior
- Packed with a 1340cc Metro A+ Engine with stage 3 head
- Shown at the Kop Hill Climb in September 2022
The Appeal
Impressive for their tight-handling, surprising level of nippiness and their eccentric character, there’s simply no British car with an impact on popular culture as substantial as the Mini. These lovable little cars are one of the most enduring classics in history, and still manage to raise a smile on the face of passers-by as they go about their business.
These cars also benefit from being mechanically simple and eminently moddable, which has been taken advantage of for this nifty little number. Packed full of fresh components, tuned up to top of the model’s ceiling and freshly resprayed, this Austin Mini is like no example we’ve seen before - maintaining its lovable milieu while packing plenty of muscle under the bonnet.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered on 2nd March 1971
- Originally a standard 998cc Mini in blue
- Purchased by the current owner in March 2020
- Underwent a substantial restoration from October 2020 onwards
- Completed in September 2022
- MOT Exempt, but was tested in February 2023 with no advisories
- Paperwork file includes:
- Huge selection of invoices for restoration components
- Latest MOT certificate
- V5 document
The Interior
- Beautifully appointed cream and brown interior
- Colour coordinated in every feature and trim
- New quilted cream leather seats with zero rips or tears
- Matching door cards in fresh condition with no faults
- Deep brown wooden dashboard with chrome trims
- Deep brown dashboard wrap in good order with no scuffs or marks
- Period instruments that are clean and easy to read
- Impressive wood-trimmed Moto-Lita steering wheel with Cooper branding
- Modern pioneer radio system, sympathetically installed
- Beige carpets in excellent condition with zero faults we can discern
- Perfectly hung headlining with no rips or tears
The Exterior
- Subject to complete cosmetic restoration, leading to a rare example
- Each cream trim was colour-scanned from the interior to guarantee a continuous theme
- Beautifully finished metallic brown paintwork
- No scuffs, blisters or bubbles we can discern
- Cream contrasting roof with brightly presented chromework
- Chromework is beautifully presented with no major signs of wear
- Austin Mini branding all present and correct with no faults
- Headlight lenses are new and free of chips or cracks
- Newly fitted grills that are in excellent order
- Completely refurbished Minilite alloys, finished in cream
- These were blasted, diamond cut and powder-coated underneath the paint
- Full set of new Sincera tyres
- Underneath, the car is in rare order with few, if any, signs of corrosion or wear
- Brand new, brightly presented exhaust
- Replaced suspension bars and bushes
The Mechanics
- 1340cc A+ Engine with ported and polished stage 3 head
- 4-Speed manual gearbox with Quick-Shift gear selector
- High lift cam
- Single 1 ¾” SU carburettor
- Brand new exhaust system and manifold
- Cooper S brakes
- Steel braided brake and clutch lines
- Servo brakes with discs front and drums on the rear
- New discs and pads throughout
- New clutch and slave cylinder
- New crank seal
- New ignition barrel
- All filters, seals and gaskets replaced or renovated
- Engine bay is superbly appointed, clean and beautifully presented
- Car is operating with no major faults
- Indeed, thanks to the extensive mods this Mini is better-than-factory condition
- Superb overall specs should make for a highly entertaining and impressive drive
Summary
Impressively appointed, beautifully retrimmed and sympathetically upgraded, this Mini may well be among the best we’ve seen for both technical spec and overall finish. An unmissable addition to any enthusiast’s fleet.
Notice to bidders
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UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft. It is currently not covered by a finance agreement.
UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft. It is currently not covered by a finance agreement.
