Description
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Very low mileage of 7, 950 km guaranteed, with full history
• Preserved in its complete original condition
• 1100 Special model, limited to 5, 000 examples
• MOT valid until June 2031
HISTORY/ OVERVIEW:
Launched by British Leyland, the Mini 1100 Special (S MK4), built in the late 1970s, is a highly sought-after variant of the iconic British city car designed by Alec Issigonis.
Only 2, 500 examples were built for the UK and 2, 500 for Europe.
Fitted with the engine enlarged to 1100cc.
This 1977 car has a guaranteed mileage of just 7, 950 km, supported by a full set of MOT certificates, a complete invoice file and a Histovec certificate. Used exclusively for classic vehicle shows, it comes with an FFVE certificate and a collector's logbook.
EXTERIOR:
• Presented in its original paintwork
• Original vinyl roof in very good condition (see photos)
• Original side stripes and badges
• Original 10" Exaction wheels (very rare)
• Has an impact mark on the rear left bumper
INTERIOR:
Original interior
Original period-specific steering wheel
Original seat trim
MECHANICALS:
• 1, 100cc petrol engine producing 43 bhp, mated to a manual gearbox; starts first time.
Cooling system completely renewed last month (invoice available) and new spark plugs fitted.
• The fuel gauge is currently disconnected.
DOCUMENTS:
• French collector's logbook (carte grise).
• FFVE certificate (Fédération Française des Véhicules d'Époque, the French federation for vintage vehicles)
• Histovec certificate tracing the 2 owners and mileage since 1977
• MOT test certificates since 2004
• Full file of maintenance invoices
• MOT valid until June 2031.
The vehicle can be viewed and collected by appointment. Transport, shipping, transfer of ownership or any export formalities are the responsibility of the buyer.
Make: Mini
Model type: 1100 Special - 7, 950 km
Year: 1977
Location: France (South)
Mileage: 7, 950 km
Registration documents: French registration
Transmission: Manual
Fuel: Petrol
Colour: Grey
BHP: 43
Engine capacity: 1100cc
Matching numbers: Yes
Matching colours: Yes
Service history/ history file: Yes
MOT in date: Yes
MOT expiry date: 14 June 2031
Certificate of Conformity (CoC): On request
Certificate available: Yes
Engine number: XC2S1N1086006B
Chassis number: 408479
Condition (paint and bodywork): Excellent: no bodywork or paint work required
Condition (interior): Very good: clean, with minimal wear. Minor missing or broken parts may need replacing
Condition (chassis and underbody): Very good: chassis/ structure well preserved, minor signs of use or wear
Condition (mechanical): Very good: sound mechanicals, a minor service may be needed
Condition (overall): Very good condition
