31st Jul, 2022 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic Car Auction
1974 Austin Mini 1000
Full mechanical overhaul in 2020, comes complete with original bill of sale
Registration - OFV 119M
Chassis No. - XA251/N/1097585A
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - TBC
This attractive Mini 1000 was first registered on January 1, 1974, since when it has had a total of eight keepers, the most recent of whom has retained it for the last two years. The car is finished in blue, trimmed in black and rides on a set of smart Minilite alloy wheels. It was apparently treated to a full mechanical overhaul in 2020 and has also benefited from a retrim of the interior. The vendor presently grades the 998cc A Series engine, four-speed manual gearbox, bodywork and upholstery as ‘excellent’ and the paintwork as ‘good’. He is now offering the car complete with glass sunroof, chrome door mirrors and locking fuel cap, leather rimmed steering wheel, alloy rocker cover, a large selection of invoices and the little Austin’s original bill of sale from Skippool Garage, Blackpool.
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.
In summary:
- An attractive example with a selection of desirable extras
- Benefits from a recent mechanical overhaul and retrim
- Comes complete with its original bill of sale
'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 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + 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 £10,000 - £12,000Registration - OFV 119M
Chassis No. - XA251/N/1097585A
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - TBC
This attractive Mini 1000 was first registered on January 1, 1974, since when it has had a total of eight keepers, the most recent of whom has retained it for the last two years. The car is finished in blue, trimmed in black and rides on a set of smart Minilite alloy wheels. It was apparently treated to a full mechanical overhaul in 2020 and has also benefited from a retrim of the interior. The vendor presently grades the 998cc A Series engine, four-speed manual gearbox, bodywork and upholstery as ‘excellent’ and the paintwork as ‘good’. He is now offering the car complete with glass sunroof, chrome door mirrors and locking fuel cap, leather rimmed steering wheel, alloy rocker cover, a large selection of invoices and the little Austin’s original bill of sale from Skippool Garage, Blackpool.
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.
In summary:
- An attractive example with a selection of desirable extras
- Benefits from a recent mechanical overhaul and retrim
- Comes complete with its original bill of sale
'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 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + 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 Car Auction, 31st Jul, 2022
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place on the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup weekend.
We are delighted to again be be running this live event at the Gold Cup.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling on of the team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday, 29th July 2022 9am - 7pm
Saturday, 30th July 2022 9am - 7pm
Sunday Morning, 31st July 2022 9am - 12pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
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