Highlights
- Impressive example of a quintessentially 70s Mini
- Evocative period colour scheme
- Impressive paperwork file
The Appeal
One of the cars that changed the world. To this day, the Mini’s characterful styling and sheer ingenuity is the blueprint for the compact car - and no doubt contributed to its sheer longevity. Leyland had every intention of ending Mini production by the 1980s, but the plucky little car just kept going - all the way up until the millennium.
This smashing example comes to us in a quintessentially 70s guise, from its distinctly period colour scheme to its endearingly simple cabin. It’s a lovely, clean example for its age and - to our eyes - is ready and waiting to be driven away.
Accompanied by a hefty file of paperwork, we’ve no doubt this charming little car will endear itself to the new owner very quickly.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1977
- The DVLA records 5 previous keepers
- In current ownership since 2016
- Subject to some restorative metalwork in 2017
- We understand the paintwork to match the car’s factory finish
- Currently indicates 42,161 miles on a five-figure odometer
- MOT exempt and last tested in 2017
- Paperwork file includes:
- A selection of MOT certificates
- Original handbook
- Haynes manual
- A selection of invoices, including for restorative work in 2017
The Condition
- Attractive antique gold colour scheme sets an evocative 70s tone
- Bodywork in general good order with some areas of repair
- Some light signs of wear, mostly restricted to localised bubbling and chips
- Some signs of corrosion under the bumpers and around the sills
- Underside is generally clean with some patches of corrosion
- However, all of this is very light for a mini of this seniority
- Brown fabric interior is in good general order
- No sign of any rips or tears to the seat covers
- Some cracking and wear to the dash
- Some wear to the carpets, particularly around the doors and footwells
- Vinyl door cards are nicely kept
The Mechanics
- Powered by the venerable and trusty 998cc A-Series powerplant
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay in fine order
- We’ve no reports of any mechanical issues
- From what we understand, the car is starting, shifting and breaking with no fuss
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