1971 Austin Mini MK III PETROL Manual

Description

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , First registered on 01/07/1971, this is an original UK-supplied Mini Cooper S 1275, indicating 68,348 miles, with six years current ownership and seven former keepers,The rare Mk3 Cooper S retained Hydrolastic suspension, and this example still runs on it, sitting on correct steel Cooper S wheels fitted with Yokohama tyres, all in good condition,The matching-numbers engine and gearbox were fully reconditioned by Mini Sport in 2020, with very little mileage covered since; it pulls well and shifts smoothly through the gears,The mechanical specification includes twin carburettors, the original airbox, three-branch manifold and a full Maniflow centre-exit exhaust for the proper Cooper S soundtrack,Presents well with a pleasing patina; the car has had some paintwork over the years, including a recent driver’s door skin replacement to a high standard,Retains many original interior features, believed to include carpets, headlining and seats, and is supplied with the original door cards,Desirable details include twin fuel tanks, Cooper S spare wheel, jack, wheel brace, spare keys, and original items such as the blue bonnet badge and accelerator pedal rubber,Accompanied by a British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, invoices for works and parts, and remains MOT and tax exempt as a historic vehicle,

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