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CLASSIC ROVER MINI 1000-ROCK SOLID ALL ROUND & UNDERNEATH-GREAT ENGINE & GEARBOX.
FABULOUS BODY & PAINTWORK-FULLY RESTORED-MOT 09/ 26.
“FULL RESTORATION - FULL ENGINE REBUILD - BARE METAL RESPRAY - FANTASTIC CONDITION WITH NO WORK REQUIRED. SIMPLY TO BE ENJOYED !”
THE CLASSIC MINI ORIGINALLY DESIGNED BY BRITISH-GREEK AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNER ALEC ISSIGONIS, ALSO KNOWN AS THE AUSTIN SE7EN WAS A GROUND BREAKING SMALL CAR INTRODUCED IN 1959. IT FEATURES A TRANSVERSE-MOUNTED ENGINE DRIVING THE FRONT WHEELS, MAXIMIZING INTERIOR SPACE WITHIN A COMPACT DESIGN WITH THE ORIGINAL DELUXE MODEL'S INCLUDING FEATURES AMONG OTHERS, SUCH AS SLIDING DOOR WINDOWS, OPENING REAR QUARTER WINDOWS AND AN ADJUSTABLE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT.
THE ICONIC MINI CAUSED A SENSATION WITH ITS DESIGN AND RATHER SMALL SIZE IN THE LATE 1950S AND WENT ON TO BECOME THE MOST INFLUENTIAL CAR OF ALL TIME.
THE EXQUISITE MATCHING NUMBERS ROVER MINI 1000 OFFERED HERE WAS FIRST REGISTERED WITH DVLA ON 6 AUGUST 1992. THE CAR UNDERWENT EXTENSIVE-FULL RESTORATION INCLUDING A FULL STRIP DOWN AND REBUILD OF THE ENGINE & GEARBOX AND FULL BARE METAL RESPRAY IN THE ORIGINAL COLOURS OF BLACK OVER PILLAR BOX RED AROUND 8 YEARS PAST. ACCORDINGLY, WHILE SOME 33 YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE REGISTRATION, THE LITTLE MINI REMAINS VERY IMPRESSIVE IN ALL RESPECTS TODAY. THE GLEAMING BLACK OVER RED PAINTWORK PROVIDES A BRILLIANT SHINE. THERE ARE NO DENTS, SCRATCHES, SCUFFS, BLEMISHES, RUST OR ROT TO BE FOUND. THE CHROME-WORK IS EXCELLENT. THE ALLOY WHEELS FINISHED IN GLOSS BLACK TO COMPLIMENT THE ROOF ARE LIKEWISE, AND SIT ON MATCHING "YOKOHOMA" TYRES WITH PLENTY TREAD. THE MINI IS PART OF A COLLECTION OF CLASSICS KEPT AND MAINTAINED IN A HEATED & FULLY ENCLOSED WIND & WATER TIGHT ENVIRONMENT.
AS STATED THIS STUNNING LITTLE CLASSIC MINI IS IN SUPER ALL ROUND ORIGINAL CONDITION. THE LITTLE MINI DRIVES AND STOPS GREAT, AND SO MUCH FUN, TURNING HEADS WHEREVER IT TRAVELS AND NO WONDER, WITH THE CAR HAVING RETAINED IT'S ORIGINAL BEAUTIFUL APPEARANCE AND APPEAL.
THE INTERIOR IS ALSO IN VERY GOOD ORDER, OF IT'S ORIGINAL LAYOUT, THOUGH WITH SOME CONSIDERED MODERN ADDITIONS, SUCH AS LARGER FRONT SEATS, BLUETOOTH STEREO AND CUP HOLDERS TO THE REAR PARCEL TRAY. IT IS CLEAN AND UNCLUTTERED.. THERE ARE NO TEARS, UNSIGHTLY SCUFFS OR MARKS, SIGNS OF WEAR OR DISCOLORATION. ALL IS IN TACT, FUNCTIONING AS INTENDED, COMFORTABLE AND PLEASANT TO THE EYE.
THE CHASSIS AND UNDERCARRIAGE IS SUPER CLEAN AND SOLID IN ALL AREAS, AS ARE THE FLOOR PANS ETC. NEW SILLS & FRONT INNER ARCHES WERE RECENTLY FITTED. .
THE BOOT - AGAIN VERY CLEAN, SOLID AND UN-CLUTTERED.
ENGINE BAY - AS PER THE BOOT.
ENGINE - THE 1000CC ENGINE RUNNING ON UNLEADED FUEL, IS RELIABLE, AGILE AND RESPONSIVE, STARTS FIRST TIME OF ASKING EVERY TIME AND SOUNDS LOVELY THROUGH THE GEARBOX AND EXHAUST SYSTEM.
TRANSMISSION - THE 4 SPEED ALL MANUAL GEAR BOX IS LIKE THE ENGINE, AGILE, RESPONSIVE AND SMOOTH TO THE CHANGE.
BRAKES -SPOT ON ! (THE BRAKES WERE SERVICED AND ADJUSTED AS RECENTLY AS EARLY SEPTEMBER 2025 FOR CURRENT MOT)
FULL SERVICE AND OIL CHANGE ALSO RECENTLY UNDERTAKEN.
ALL IN ALL, THIS IS A FANTASTIC LITTLE CLASSIC MINI WHICH IS MUCH ADMIRED AND SO MUCH FUN TO DRIVE. ALWAYS BRINGS AN INSTANT AND ENDURING SMILE OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION. IT ALSO REPRESENTS A PIECE OF GENUINE BRITISH CULTURE OF IT'S ERA ALIGNED TO BRITISH MOTORING STYLING, DESIGN & CRAFTSMANSHIP.
THE MINI HAS A CURRENT MOT TO 16 SEPTEMBER 2026.
THE CAR IS PART OF A PRIVATE COLLECTION AND ONLY USED SPARINGLY IN DRY/ WARM WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE MINI AS IT PRESENTS TODAY, IS A CREDIT TO IT'S KEEPERS AND THE MARQUE. IT IS ALSO A CLEAR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ALIGNED TO IN-EXPENSIVE CLASSIC CAR OWNERSHIP & ENJOYMENT WITH NATURAL PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP.
CURRENT TOTAL MILEAGE OF 104K OR SO MILES EQUATES TO A MERE 3151 MILES FOR EACH OF THE CAR'S 33 YEARS.
THE MINI COMES WITH A GOOD HISTORY FILE, WHICH INCLUDES THE CURRENT V5c, CURRENT MOT CERTIFICATE AND LARGE BUNDLE OF PRIOR MOT CERTIFICATES STRETCHING BACK THROUGH THE CARS YEARS & A BUNDLE OF AROUND 50 OR SO INVOICES/ RECEIPTS EXCEEDING £2500. 00 IN VALUE.(THESE EXCLUDE WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN SIGNIFICANT RESTORATION COSTS).
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