13th May, 2023 13:00
An Auction of Classic and Performance Cars and Motorcycles
1975 Morris Mini Van
A very well-presented, 82,000 mile example
Registration - KYR 396P
Chassis No. - XKV1-215920A
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 79,000
This splendid little load lugger is finished in blue, trimmed in black vinyl and rides on cream-coloured reverse-rim steel wheels shod with Yokohama tyres. The Morris has also benefited from the fitment of an RC40 stainless steel exhaust system. The vendor informs us that the Mini was completely renovated eight years ago, work that included the replacement of the flooring. He now classes the 850cc engine and four-speed manual gearbox as ‘excellent’, and the bodywork, paintwork and upholstery as ‘good’. Believed to have once belonged to a member of the Cooper family (as in Mini Cooper and Cooper F1 fame), ‘KYR 396P’ is now offered for sale complete with polished wood facia, auxiliary water temperature and oil pressure gauges, heater, chrome door mirrors, locking fuel cap and carpeted load bay, plus a history file containing a large collection of invoices.
In addition to the saloon, BMC built a variety of other versions including: the Traveller, the sporty Cooper and Cooper S models, the Clubman and 1275 GT, the Moke, the pick-up and the popular Mini van. The latter was based on the longer platform of the Traveller and had a load capacity of 0.25 tons. Available from 1960 until 1982, it was classed as a commercial vehicle and therefore avoided sales tax; making it a cheaper alternative to a car, as well a handy goods vehicle – some 521,494 examples were manufactured all told.
In summary:
- A very well-presented nine-keeper, 82,814-mile example
- Understood to have been completely renovated eight years ago
- Equipped with reverse-rim wheels and stainless steel exhaust
'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 £12,000 - £14,000
Auction: An Auction of Classic and Performance Cars and Motorcycles, 13th May, 2023
Our May auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester).
There will be free parking for auction attendees.
Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday 12th May 2pm - 7pm
Saturday 13th May 9am - 1pm
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