Highlights

“Sweet spot” early Seven with improved build and trim
Freshly and sympathetically restored early Seven
Bodywork renovated and resprayed in original Speedwell Blue
Highly original gray and blue interior
Recent 2025 carburetor overhaul and new wiring loom
Original handbooks, tools and other rare accessories
Two recorded UK keepers with current one since 2017
Voluntary MOT to September 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

Outside of the Coopers, it’s early cars like this rather fabulous Seven that draw the eye of Mini enthusiasts. It’s an early car so extremely close to the purity of Issigonis’ vision, but benefits from detail improvements applied by BMC as it discovered early problems with leaks and ride.

Built in October 1960 and first registered in March 1961, this Speedwell Blue car is one of the nicest Sevens that we’ve seen in a long while. DVLA records indicate that the current keeper, who bought it in 2017, has sympathetically improved it without sacrificing originality. In recent years it has received a body renovation with a respray in correct Speedwell Blue. There is also a new wiring loom, and the carburetor has been overhauled. Inside, the two-tone interior is original save for two new front door cards. Those early features, notably the floor stays, are thankfully retained.

This is a carefully presented early Mini that should appeal to anyone seeking a carefully improved example of one of Britain's most iconic small cars.

The vendor says:

“Runs extremely well. Engine starting. All kept as original as possible. New wiring loom.

“It's a true gem! This iconic classic needs no introduction. It just puts a smile on your face! Patiently restored to keep the car as original as possible. Anything that wasn't correct has been replaced to what a car of this age should be.”

Key Information

Mileage: 64,572 miles indicated
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: Voluntary MOT valid to September 14, 2027, with no advisories
Technical specs: 848cc petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Heritage Certificate, handbooks, tools, V5C, 2025 and 2026 restoration invoices

The Detail

Full restoration recently completed, emphasizing originality
Invoices from Caburn Classics for restoration work as shown
Bodywork rebuilt with all filler removed
Resprayed in original Speedwell Blue
New wiring loom fitted
Steel wheels with smart chrome hubcaps fitted
Largely original two-tone interior in good order with light patina as shown
Two front door cards replaced
Blue carpets in good order
All incorrect components replaced to period-correct specification, we are told
Vendor states the engine starts readily and runs extremely well
Stored in the dry

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