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Highlights

Rare and well-regarded Apache model
Classic ‘one lady keeper’ car
Unrestored time capsule condition with just 53,000 km
Spent its entire life in the dry Mediterranean climate of South Africa's Western Cape
Pretty and very original four door automatic saloon

The Appeal

The Apache is a car reserved for South African buyers that really deserved wider application. Based on the excellent AD016, it featured crisp Michelotti styling that echoed his work for Triumph.

Sales were brisk but not vast so any modern survivor is a proper treat. This car is particularly so because it is a highly original, low mileage car that was owned for most of its life by a single lady keeper. Smartly finished in beige with a tan vinyl interior, it is a pretty car with the added advantage of a relaxing automatic gearbox.

It has benefitted from the cossetting South African climate and has been dry stored as part of the vendor’s large private collection. Recent work in preparation for sale includes a full check over and service.

The vendor says:

“If ever the cliché of “owned by a little old lady” rang true, then this Austin Apache is it, one lady owned, driven with gentle care and a feminine touch.

“The subject specimen is in near time capsule condition, having spent the entirety of its life in the verdant, yet dry, Mediterranean climes of the Ceres and Paarl Valleys of the Western Cape Winelands of South Africa.

“Recent money spent on a full once over, the Apache comes loaded with unique charm and appeal, a great choice for lovers of the Issigonis era Mini family. A quant and charming little car, be unique and enjoy a rare piece of history.”

History and Paperwork

First registered in 1973 in South Africa
Single lady owner from new we are told
Recently part of a carefully curated private collection in South Africa
This is a South Africa only special, and thus it would be a very special car to the UK
Recently received a full mechanical inspection and service
Being sold due to the current political climate in South Africa
International shipping options available via Freight Factory at pre-negotiated rates of £1,500 from Cape Town to Felixstowe, UK

The Condition

Highly original car in beige with well-kept paintwork as shown
Paintwork shows some evidence of respray work such as to the driver’s door
Bodywork presents in unrestored time capsule condition according to seller
Dry and rot-free throughout, thanks to the arid South African climate, we are told
Tan vinyl interior in very good condition, as shown
Interior presents well for its age with original upholstery
Dashboard and instrumentation appear to be in good working order
Has been dry stored in a custom-built facility away from coastal air
Chrome work and trim look in very good order for an unrestored vehicle
Glass and light lenses appear clear and undamaged
Steel wheels in black with matching spare and chrome hub caps
Original badging in good order with light age

The Mechanics

1,275cc 4cyl engine
Automatic transmission
Recently received a full mechanical inspection and service
The vendor states the car to be in good running condition
Odometer shows 53,000 km, which is believed to be genuine
Benefits from careful ownership and gentle use throughout its life, we are told
Mechanical components appear to have been well-maintained, says vendor
Brakes and suspension reported to be in good working order

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