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Highlights

One previous keeper
South African-assembled by Leykor in Blackheath, Cape
Unrestored, with a high state of originality and preservation
Recently serviced and said to drive very well

The Appeal

This 1973 Austin Mini Clubman forms part of the carefully curated Blaauwbank Collection, which includes an eclectic mix of multi-generational cars, stored in purpose-built, climate-controlled dry-storage hangars in the arid climate of Central South Africa.

The Austin Mini Clubman represented a more refined evolution of Alec Issigonis's revolutionary small car, distinguished by its squared-off front end and improved interior appointments. South African-assembled examples, built by Leykor at their Blackheath plant near Cape Town, are particularly scarce finds and carry a fascinating chapter of the Mini's worldwide production story.

This 1973 example has just one previous owner. Rather than being subjected to a restoration, it has simply been cherished, and the vendor describes it as being in a high state of originality and preservation. The dry South African climate in which it spent its life has clearly served it well, with the bodywork reported to be in good shape. Recently serviced, the vendor states it drives very well. For those seeking a genuine, unrestored Mini Clubman with a notable ownership story and honest character, this is a compelling opportunity.

Key Information

Mileage: 33,554 km shown (true mileage noted to be 133,554 km)
Country of registration: South Africa
Technical inspection status: offered without inspection
Technical specs: 998cc four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual transmission
Paperwork: offered with limited documentation

The Detail

Red paintwork over a tan interior with a black dashboard
Black ten-inch wheels with chrome hubcaps
Sanyo Rally radio
Unrestored
Recently serviced and said to drive very well
South African-assembled by Leykor in Blackheath, Cape

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