1970 Austin Mini

Description

• At Auction – Please click HERE
• 1275cc
• One previous registered keeper
• Good condition

Everybody knows what a classic Mini is all about. Pure undiluted joy. Alec Issigonis shaped and formed the Mini. Do you think he knew back then that he’d already created Britain’s most iconic car?

Background

Mk 3 production commenced in 1969.

• Date of first registration 5 January 1970
• One previous registered keeper
• The HPi check states – “Mini Cooper S”
• The V5 states – “Mini Cooper S”
• Both are in the image gallery
• Chassis number – XA2S1N16529A
• Engine number – 12H694AA040283

Outside

Probably the biggest single revision to the Mini range was the introduction of the Mk 3 bodyshell. The images in the gallery tell their own story. Please do take a look.

• Red with black roof
• Aside from a few minor age-related marks, the paintwork appears good
• As you’d expect, the panel gaps look good
• The brightwork is clean and tidy
• Lamps, glass and other external attachments are in decent condition
• The steel wheels have been finished with a chrome hubcap

The package has stood the test of time.

Inside

The interior carries on where the exterior left off.

• The seats appear original
• The beige vinyl seats are in decent condition considering their age
• The rear seats are in good order
• Front door cards show signs of wear but are fine overall
• The headlining shows no stains or sagging
• Three spoke steering wheel
• Inside the boot are twin petrol tanks

You get a real sense of occasion as you drop down into the classic Mini. Your eye is drawn to that big central instrument binnacle.

Mechanicals

The engine in this Mini was rebuilt in 2000.

• 1275cc A-Series
• Twin SU carburettors
• Upgraded air filters
• Four-speed gearbox
• 5-inch steel wheels

Our view 

Everyone loves a Mini, and most of us have an affiliation with them. This Mk 3 looks tidy and is sure to raise a smile wherever it goes.

Happy bidding! Please remember, our auction system has an anti-sniping facility to allow fairness to all bidders. Any bid placed within the last 2 minutes will automatically extend the auction by 2 minutes.

Vehicle Location: Alderwasley, Derbyshire – it’s the responsibility of the buyer to make collection / transportation arrangements directly with our vendor.

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