1973 Austin Mini 1000 Mk2
Highlights
- Highly original, low mileage car
- Very good condition
- Previously part of the Saragga Collection
- Considerable recent investment
- TVI to June 2024
The Appeal
The History and Paperwork
- 1973 model
- 55,415kms showing which we are told is correct
- Plentiful invoices from 2019 to 2023 covering mechanical overhaul
- These are shown in the photographs and worth checking out
- Acquired from the Saragga Collection in September 2019 by the seller
- The Collection was sold by Sotheby’s in Comporta totalling over 10m Euros and 127 cars
- Steering overhauled
- Brakes renovated
- Carburettors rebuilt and tuned
- Ignition system checked and improved
- Radiator and hoses replaced
- Serviced
The Condition
- Factory standard car in close to concours condition
- Factory correct but resprayed beige paintwork in very good order
- Older quality repaint that has held up very well
- Bodywork presents very well with no visible corrosion or issues to report
- Tyres recently fitted
- 10in steel wheels with chrome hub caps showing light dents
- Rear mud flaps fitted
- Chromework in good order being complete and factory correct
- Front seatbelts fitted
- Black vinyl interior with matching door cards and carpets
- Interior very well kept appearing original and unmolested
- Only variation from standard is small diameter three spoke leather rimmed wheel
- This shows light wear but not immediately visible
- Headlining and sun visors recently replaced
- New protective floor mats fitted
The Mechanics
- 998cc 4cyl BMC engine with single carburettor
- 4spd manual gearbox
- Extensive mechanical overhauled detailed above
- Invoices for this work also shown in photographs
- We have no reports of mechanical or running issues
- Year 1973
- Make Austin
- Model Mini
- Colour Beige
- Mileage 55,413 Kilometres
- Engine size 998
- Seller Type Private
- Town Lisbonne
- Country Portugal
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Auction ends
- glen-gr•••• €6,666 03/04/24
- 418_lov•••• €6,522 03/04/24
- ital.lo•••• €6,422 03/04/24
- glen-gr•••• €6,222 03/04/24
- 418_lov•••• €6,100 03/04/24
- christi•••• €6,000 03/04/24
- 418_lov•••• €5,900 03/04/24
- glen-gr•••• €5,666 03/04/24
- ital.lo•••• €5,500 03/04/24
- laurent•••• €5,100 03/04/24
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