28th Jul, 2024 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car Auction
1989 Mini 1000
A well-presented example, with shades of 'The Italian Job' in its livery
Registration - G502 TBM
Chassis No. - TBC
M.O.T. - TBC
Odometer - 53,000
With shades of The Italian Job, this example of Mini’s legendary model is resplendent in bright red paintwork with twin white bonnet stripes and exterior bonnet tethers. Also fitted with wider wheel arches, ‘G502 TBM’ is powered by Mini’s 998cc four-cylinder petrol engine, here connected to a four-speed manual gearbox. The interior remains in period trim, with striped upholstery - red and pale grey on dark grey - with plain bolsters top and bottom. The dashboard is trimmed in black, and comes with black door cards on body-coloured metal.
This 1989 Mini 1000 has only had six previous keepers in its almost 35 years on the road, with a correspondingly low indicated mileage. The odometer displays an indicated 55,887 miles which, though unwarranted, has not been flagged by the background check agency as having a red flag against it. The seller considers all aspects of ‘G502 TBM’ as being in ‘good’ condition, from engine and transmission, through to electrics, paintwork, bodywork, and interior quality. An increasingly rare sight on UK roads, this Mini is offered in an attractive condition and guide price.
With the reverberations of the 1956-1957 Suez Crisis being felt worldwide, Leonard Lord lost little time in commissioning Alec Issigonis to begin work on a radical small car project. Apart from the constraint of using existing BMC mechanical assemblies, and a brief to house four adults plus their luggage within as small a space as possible, the brilliant Issigonis was given carte blanche. His response was the now legendary Mini. Featuring an ingenious transverse-mounted powertrain (with engine sat atop the gearbox), all-round independent 'rubber cone' suspension, front-wheel drive and compact rack and pinion steering, the newcomer was a packaging masterpiece; not to mention one of the most influential automotive designs ever conceived. The MkIII version (1969-1976) brought larger doors, concealed hinges, wind-up windows and a return to the original rubber cone suspension. The standard version of the ensuing MkIV was powered by a 998cc version of the A series engine that boasted an output of 41bhp which, though modest, was sufficient to propel the little car to 60mph in around 19.7 seconds and on to a terminal speed of some 84mph.
In summary:
- Apparently relatively low mileage example of the classic Mini
- Well presented in desirable colour scheme and with wider wheel arches
- Powered by 1.0-litre petrol engine and four-speed transmission
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
Registration - G502 TBM
Chassis No. - TBC
M.O.T. - TBC
Odometer - 53,000
With shades of The Italian Job, this example of Mini’s legendary model is resplendent in bright red paintwork with twin white bonnet stripes and exterior bonnet tethers. Also fitted with wider wheel arches, ‘G502 TBM’ is powered by Mini’s 998cc four-cylinder petrol engine, here connected to a four-speed manual gearbox. The interior remains in period trim, with striped upholstery - red and pale grey on dark grey - with plain bolsters top and bottom. The dashboard is trimmed in black, and comes with black door cards on body-coloured metal.
This 1989 Mini 1000 has only had six previous keepers in its almost 35 years on the road, with a correspondingly low indicated mileage. The odometer displays an indicated 55,887 miles which, though unwarranted, has not been flagged by the background check agency as having a red flag against it. The seller considers all aspects of ‘G502 TBM’ as being in ‘good’ condition, from engine and transmission, through to electrics, paintwork, bodywork, and interior quality. An increasingly rare sight on UK roads, this Mini is offered in an attractive condition and guide price.
With the reverberations of the 1956-1957 Suez Crisis being felt worldwide, Leonard Lord lost little time in commissioning Alec Issigonis to begin work on a radical small car project. Apart from the constraint of using existing BMC mechanical assemblies, and a brief to house four adults plus their luggage within as small a space as possible, the brilliant Issigonis was given carte blanche. His response was the now legendary Mini. Featuring an ingenious transverse-mounted powertrain (with engine sat atop the gearbox), all-round independent 'rubber cone' suspension, front-wheel drive and compact rack and pinion steering, the newcomer was a packaging masterpiece; not to mention one of the most influential automotive designs ever conceived. The MkIII version (1969-1976) brought larger doors, concealed hinges, wind-up windows and a return to the original rubber cone suspension. The standard version of the ensuing MkIV was powered by a 998cc version of the A series engine that boasted an output of 41bhp which, though modest, was sufficient to propel the little car to 60mph in around 19.7 seconds and on to a terminal speed of some 84mph.
In summary:
- Apparently relatively low mileage example of the classic Mini
- Well presented in desirable colour scheme and with wider wheel arches
- Powered by 1.0-litre petrol engine and four-speed transmission
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car Auction, 28th Jul, 2024
This auction of classic, performance and supercars took place on the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup weekend.
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