Description
Lot 53
1982 Austin Mini Metro 1. 3
Reg. no. PHT 526Y
Chassis no. SAXXBMND3AD530409
Engine no. TBC
Transmission: Automatic
Mileage: 63, 297 miles
MOT: Exempt
Estimate: £500 – 1, 000 (No Reserve)
R. E. A. L are honoured to offer the Sidnell collection barn finds in our upcoming auction. A variety of motor vehicles from the late Peter Sidnell who rented the same Wiltshire barn for over 30 years and was an avid fettler and classic car enthusiast. The majority of the cars were acquired before the early 80’s through friends and family where Peter had previously helped maintain their vehicles.
PHT 526Y is the earliest of the six Metros at the sale, registered in August of 1982 and believed to be a Wiltshire car most of its life. It shows just 62, 297 miles on the clock, although this is almost impossible to confirm due to lack of history and with it not having been on the road since the system went digital in 2006. The three-door shell appears quite solid on the exterior but will certainly require some welding. The engine bay looks solid and the interior appears to be complete and presentable. This car also features a sunroof; it is supplied with a current V5C document and a key.
To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on July 1st at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU with viewing on the 29th and 30th of June, you can also join us at our Nostalgia Social cars & coffee event on June 25th. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.
Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value. For cars described as MOT exempt (pre-1983) these vehicles may need their exemption registered with the DVLA.
