Lot Ended
Description
Just two owners from new, the current for 18 years; beautifully
restored to Cooper S spec with rebuilt unleaded 1,275cc
engine and many new old stock BMC parts; Newton Commercial
interior; a super example all
round
Note**
Dating
from April 1962, this rather wonderful Morris Mini-Minor De-Luxe was supplied
new via W. Lawrence, Victory Garage of Hereford, Austin and Morris agents.
It has had just one further owner since, the first keeping it for 43
years before our vendor acquired it in 2005.
It
has been comprehensively restored during the last few years with a host of
upgrades including a complete strip to bare metal and re-paint in Island Blue
with Old English White roof. It is fitted with a 1,275cc engine from an MG 1300
the vendor had, along with many new old stock BMC Cooper parts our man had
collected over the years to create this wonderful ‘homage’ to the period Cooper
S.
The interior has been treated to a complete
re-trim courtesy of Newton Commercial Interiors plus NOS horn push and new
130mph speedo. The low mileage 1300 engine was rebuilt with an unleaded head and
new ancillaries replacing the original 850cc unit. A new battery, wheels and
tyres were also fitted along with a new exhaust system which sounds lovely.
Since
completion the car has covered but a couple of miles, remaining indoors on show
as an ornament. The car wants for nothing and would sit well in any
collection.
The history file includes the V5C
showing just one former keeper, the original purchase invoice from 31st March
1962 for £589, the original warranty sheet, six old MOTs dating back to Yr.2000
at 15,111 miles, an old style V5 and selection of photos of the car prior to its
restoration.
An unrepeatable opportunity to
acquire this gem of a Mini with its appealing upgrades and interesting
history.
** Bidders please note - although the car
was running and driving when it arrived, the fuel pump has since failed, power
is getting to it but its not pumping, so this will need looking at.
For
more information contact - [email protected]