Highlights

Just two former registered keepers
Paintwork redone in 2023
Significant recent investment including new wheels, tyres, seals, and brakes
Matching serial numbers confirmed; registered on a French Carte Grise collection
Garage kept and owned by a dedicated Mini enthusiast

The Appeal

This is a particularly unusual, characterful spec of the beloved Mini, pairing the iconic compact dimensions with a more practical estate body and distinctive exterior wood trim - not to mention the new modernised front end that BMC had hedged their bets on for the new era. It's a combination that we don't often see, and one that's bound to attract attention.

This 1981 example has had just two former registered keepers before being acquired by the current vendor in 2022. The seller is a committed Mini enthusiast with five Minis in their collection, and this Clubman Estate has been garage-kept throughout their ownership. Considerable recent investment has covered paintwork, wheels, tyres, seals, door panels, and a full brake overhaul, and the vendor reports the car drives very well. It's also accompanied by valid technical inspection until April 2027.

Key Information

Mileage: 3,499km (indicated, unwarranted)
Country of registration: France
Technical inspection status: valid until 22 April 2027
Technical specs: 998cc four-cylinder petrol, 4-speed manual
Paperwork: Italian MOT from 2022 with no advisories

The Detail

Nice, bright paintwork
New wheels and tyres fitted (€700 spent)
Non-original exterior wood trim fitted (€1,600 spent)
Door seals and window seals replaced
Door panels replaced
Brakes fully redone
Interior seats and carpets are reported as original and in acceptable condition
Small tear noted on one seat
One CV joint boot requires changing
The vendor states the vehicle drives very well with no suspicious noises

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