Highlights

First registered in July 1963
In current ownership for approximately 16 years
Accompanied by original buff log book and MOT certificates dating back to 1988
Garaged throughout current ownership
Recommissioned and in regular use since 2010

The Appeal

The early Morris Mini needs little introduction. With its ingenious Issigonis layout, this compact, front-wheel-drive car was characterful, lively and practical in equal measure. To this day, the original 848cc Mini remains one of the most significant cars of the twentieth century, and certainly among the most iconic. Early examples are increasingly prized by collectors and enthusiasts.

This 1963 example, finished in Fiesta Yellow with a Powder Blue interior, has been in the current vendor's care since June 2010. The car was off the road from approximately 1990 to 2009 before being recommissioned by the previous owners, and it has been in general use ever since. The vendor has carried out gradual improvements throughout their ownership without extended periods off the road. It is accompanied by a paper trail including the original buff log book and historic MOT certificates, and it holds a current MOT valid until February 2027.

Key Information

Mileage: 61,600 miles on a five-figure odometer
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until February 2027
Technical specs: 848cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Original 'buff' log book, historic MOT certificates from 1988 to present, and additional paperwork from current ownership

The Detail

Off the road from approximately 1990 to 2009
Recommissioned by previous owners prior to current vendor's purchase
In regular use and garaged since 2010
Gradual improvements carried out over the vendor's ownership
Front wings repaired and resprayed this winter, reported as a good colour match
Previous bodywork on lower sides noted as not an exact colour match
Vibrant interior with a striking vinyl upholstery
Dashboard in good overall order
Four former registered keepers
Fiesta Yellow with Powder Blue interior

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