Description
For sale in our forthcoming auction in Paris, on 27 october 2019
French title
Chassis # B39 / 7 * 545361 * DGM9463OM
Engine No. 12H / 719X / 1353
- Interesting provenance and history
- Quality restoration from some years
- Sporty, chic and timeless
- No reserve
In 1965, the British Motor Corporation (BCM) decided to license the manufacture of the Mini to Innocenti. Slightly restyled and more opulent, the Innocenti Mini was a great success. In 1972, Innocenti was taken over by B. L. M. C, who launched the 1000 et 1001, as well as the very desirable Innocenti Cooper.
The vehicle on offer is a 1300 cc Innocenti Mini Cooper of Italian origin. The car was delivered new in Milan, in May 1974, to Mahmoud Reza Pahlavi, the half-brother of the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza. It was acquired by the current owner's father-in-law in 1981. This Mini followed its owners to the UK and was then restored by the well-known specialist, "Wood & Pickett" of London, in 1989. The work carried out focused on mechanicals and bodywork, as well as a few modifications, such as an original two-tone color scheme, lowering the suspension, 12-inch "Maifrini" rims and a Cooper S exhaust. Recently, after a period of non-use, the car was serviced by Atelier Mini Paris for an amount of nearly 3500 €. Well stored and displaying barely 38, 150km, this Mini is in good condition and a test drive showed us its dynamic road behavior.
Auction estimate: €9 000 / 13 000 - Without reserve price
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