Highlights

Classic white with black roof and retro exterior details
Plush full leather cream interior with matching Smiths dials
Stripped, resprayed, and interior fully refurbished within the last seven years
Mainly garaged during current ownership
Tidy and very tasteful classic Mini

The Appeal

What makes classic Mini ownership so compelling is that there is a Mini for virtually everyone - and if you can’t find the Mini you want, you can make one. This 1979 1000 proves that philosophy because it mixes some neat classic retro touchpoints with the sort of luxury usually associated with later Minis.

The vendor bought the car in 2012, shortly after a recorded colour change from yellow to white. He tells us that the car was restored seven years ago, work that included stripping the body and interior, respraying it in creamy white with black roof and fitting a new full leather interior in matching colour scheme. Even the Smiths dials were replaced with black on cream items to fit the theme. As you can see in the photos, it’s been really tastefully done and delivers a classic-look Mini with a gem of a cabin.

The history file documents the work. We’re told that it has been little used since completion, which seems supported by MOT records and odometer readings. There are a few points to note in the photos, but judging by the photos, they could be lived with for now or improved as you go.

The vendor says:

“A fine example of British Leyland engineering, a delight to drive and has proven to be a reliable vehicle over many years.”

Key Information

Mileage: indicated (odometer replaced)
Vendor says, 'I have the original odometer which shows the correct mileage at the time of change which was 71600 miles, this will be made available with the sale'
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
Technical specs: 998cc inline four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: V5C, old MOTs, various invoices covering restoration

The Detail

Previously yellow with colour change recorded by DVLA in 2011
Current keeper since September 2012
Body reportedly stripped and resprayed within the last seven years
Now finished in creamy white with black roof
Paintwork remains presentable with some points to note in photos
These include edge chips to doors and touched in areas
Some areas of bodywork may require future attention we are told
Chrome front and rear bumpers with nudge bars to rear
Steel wheels with chrome hub caps in fair condition
Underside as shown in photos
Interior refurbished with leather seats and new door cards
Work also included new carpet, dashboard, and Smiths white/chrome dials
Vendor states the interior is generally in very good condition
No significant mechanical updates have been made to the vehicle
Prior to the current owner's purchase in 2012, the vehicle was used regularly
The vendor describes the car as reliable over many years

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