Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March - Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
Introduced in late August 1959 the first Minis were known as the Austin Seven and Morris Mini-Minor until 1962 when they became the Austin and Morris Mini 850 respectively
Dating from April 1960, this example represents the earliest chapter of Mini production and is now highly sought-after, with early Mk1 examples featuring numerous detail differences valued by collectors
Sold by H. A. Saunders Ltd. in Worcester, it's finished in Tartan Red with a red and gold brocade vinyl interior, retaining correct early features including sliding windows, pull-cord door handles, floor-mounted push-button starter and period-correct steel wheels
It's a Deluxe spec which includes chrome bumper over-riders, chrome window surround trim, full carpeting (instead of rubber mats), opening rear quarter-light windows, a passenger sun-visor, rear side bin lights, a heater, and windscreen washers
Powered by the original 34bhp 848cc A-Series engine driving the front wheels via a four-speed manual gearbox, right-hand drive, light and characterful on the road as intended
Fitted with auxiliary spot lights and supplied with new floor mats, while otherwise retaining a high level of originality with features such as the (rare) original glass windscreen washer bottle
Supplied with a British Motor Museum Heritage Certificate
This charming and increasingly rare early Mini is tax and MOT exempt and represents a delightful opportunity to own a proper early example
