Highlights

Only 20,607 miles from new
Current keeper since 1982
Original, unrestored car with no non-standard parts
Recent brake and gearbox maintenance
Remarkable timewarp classic Mini

The Appeal

Here is one for the many Mini enthusiasts. It is that rarest of rare finds, a genuine, unmolested, totally factory standard 1977 1000 with under 21,000 miles from new.

In the hands of the current keeper since 1982, it is a wonderful time warp, unrestored car, and the simple white and brown colour scheme is certainly key to its appeal. The sparing use has preserved the condition - particularly the oh-so-period brown vinyl cabin- and it is a solid car. But some areas would benefit from improvement as a running project.

The car comes to market with some recent work to the brakes and hoses and a new gear change oil seal. The vendor recommends replacing the battery before the winter.

Let's leave the last word to the vendor, who after all, has known this car for 42 years:

“It drives like it did from new. It is an absolutely genuine car in original condition.”

History and Paperwork

First registered 3rd August 1977
Three registered keepers according to DVLA records
Vendor reports that he acquired the car in 1982 and is second keeper
This discrepancy may be due to re-issuing the V5C
We are told the car comes with full history from first registration
Reported to be original with no upgrades or non-standard parts
MOT exempt and tax-exempt by age
Factory handbook and wallet as shown
Service book with some historic stamps
Recent work to brakes and hoses
New gearchange oil seal recently replaced

The Condition

Original and unrestored white paintwork with some signs of age
These include areas such as front and rear valances and base of front arches
There are other areas of ageing to note in photos, but the car appears structurally solid
Boot area shows some deterioration to inner arches but they look solid
Buyers should carefully check the photographs to reassure themselves of the condition
Both side front A panels have slight wear and may require repainting
The vendor informs us that the underside looks in very good order
Brown vinyl interior in good, original and unrestored condition
There are some signs of age inside such as fade to carpets but typical of age
Cabin appears largely standard including factory wheel and well-kept switchgear
Fitted with period-style radio to right of steering column

The Mechanics

998cc Mini A Series engine
4spd fully synchromesh gearbox
Vendor tells us that it may require a new battery before winter
All brakes and brake hoses were replaced about three months ago
A new gear change oil seal was fitted to the gearbox
Reported to ‘drive like it did from new’ by vendor
No reported running or driving issues

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