Highlights
- Meticulously restored to show standard
- Factory correct in classic Sand Glow
- ‘Luxury’ 95L rebuilt with careful attention to detail
- Will be sold with new 12 months MOT
- Fully documented 2018-2021 restoration
- One of the best of the very few remaining
The Appeal
The Mini van was once such a common sight that it is hard to believe less than 300 remain UK road registered. We’re going to stick our necks out here and suggest that this ‘82 car is one of, if not the best, available.
Meticulously restored between 2018 to 2021 with an almost fanatical attention to detail, it is in fabulous condition. The work covered every area of the vehicle, through bodywork, paintwork, mechanicals, trim and running gear. The Sand Glow paintwork is impressive and inside you’ll find a ‘luxury’ 95L interior with new checkered seats, black carpets and correct sliding windows.
If you run a classic workshop or vintage business, a neat bit of signwriting would make this Mini a great local mobile advert. Alternatively, for the Mini fan this is a future show star. It will be sold with a fresh 12 months MOT.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 16th January 1982
- Four registered keepers
- Current keeper since May 2015
- Restored between 2018 and 2021
- Detailed photographic, handwritten and invoice records of restoration
- Extensive restoration process with considerable expenditure as shown
- Restored to a high standard using parts from well regarded specialists
- Photographs of van prior to restoration included as shown
- Van prior to restoration painted in Sand Glow of current vehicle
- DVLA and HPI records describe paint finish as brown
- This was a common description for Sand Glow in period and does not suggest a colour change
- V5C shows vehicle is registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
- Vehicle will be sold with new 12 months MOT
- Last MOT ran to July 2023 with no advisories
- 52,349 miles on last MOT and now showing 52,633 miles in photos
- Due to the five digit odometer the displayed mileage is not verified as correct
The Condition
- Carefully restored to factory-correct standard in pretty Sand Glow
- Vehicle presents as show standard quality with few if any indications of age
- Restoration completed in 2021 with very sparing use since
- Due to the age of the restoration and use buyers should be realistic and expect minor aging
- Bodywork extensively restored as shown in photos to a high standard
- Today it presents very well with straight panels and good panel fit and consistent gaps
- Exterior chromework and trim are all factory correct and appear new or restored
- Sits on correct steel wheels with new chrome hub caps and matching Marshall tyres
- Underside is in very good order with no issues reported or visible in photos
- Rear load area appears unused and features fitted rubber mat in black as shown
- Refurbished cab with retrimmed seats in correct black vinyl with checked trim
- Seats protected with plastic covers and appear ‘as new’
- Black carpets and over mats fitted
- Original dials and switchgear in very good condition
- Includes neat original details such as two-spoke padded wheel, sliding door windows and external door hinges
- Glasswork and lights in very good condition
- No reported electrical, light or switchgear malfunctions
- No reported warning lights on dashboard
The Mechanics
- 998cc A-Series engine
- 4spd fully synchromesh gearbox
- We understand that the mechanicals and running gear have been fully rebuilt
- No reported running or driving issues
- No advisories on last MOT from July 2022 with few miles covered since
- Car will be sold with new MOT
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