Description
H&H Classic Auction @ The Imperial War Museum, Duxford/ Cambridgeshire
9th October, 2024 13:00
1984 Austin Rover Mini E
Single family ownership and 12, 600 miles from new
Estimate
£9, 000 - £11, 000
Registration No: B671 BGP
Chassis No: SAXXLthe details below
MOT: Exempt
Just 12, 672 miles from new
Understood to have been in single family ownership from new
Driven until requiring its first MOT and garage stored ever since
Rare to see original factory specification 1980s Mini, and recommissioned ready for sale
The original Mini was a revolution on wheels, offering iconic style and space for the masses. The fuel crisis beating 'people's car' that became a fashion icon, synonymous with Britain and the 'swinging '60s. The mechanical genius of the design placed the ubiquitous 'A-Series' engine transversely across the frame with the gearbox with its sump. A rubber cone suspension replaced springs, accentuating the 'go kart'-like handling and allowing for 80 percent of the floorpan to be used by passengers and their luggage.
Manufactured in 1985, the Mini E was supplied new to the United Kingdom being road registered on the 15th of February that year. Finished in Red paintwork with a two-tone Brown and Beige vinyl and cloth interior upholstery and Brown carpets. Understood to have been purchased into the current family ownership when new, the Mini was used until requiring its first MOT (when three years old), covering just 12, 672 miles in this time. Placed into storage in the garage, it remained there ever since until being unearthed this year following thirty-seven years. ‘B671 BGP’ is therefore very original and it is both rare and pleasing to see an unmodified and original factory specification 1980s Mini with things such as the steel wheels and original interior.
According to the vendor, still possessing that ‘new car/ showroom’ smell, the Mini is being re-commissioned in preparation for the auction. Still in possession of its original jack, the Mini is offered with a workshop manual and V5 document. Unmolested Minis with such low mileage like this example, are few and far between, and therefore, this is not one to be missed for the Mini enthusiast/ collector.
