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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1959 Morris Mini Minor De Luxe Pre-launch build #485
1959 Morris Mini Minor De Luxe Pre-launch build #485
1959 Morris Mini Minor De Luxe Pre-launch build #485
Very early De Luxe with unique 1959 production features and celebrity provenance.
- GUIDE PRICE: £13,000 - £16,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd March, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Clipper Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
TDL 334 -
ODOMETER READING
59123 Miles
SUMMARY
Very early De Luxe with unique 1959 production features and celebrity provenance.
DESCRIPTION
- Number 485 built of the Morris model of the Mini Minor. Pre Mini launch date - built between 9th and 17th July 1959, the Mini was launched on 26th August 1959
- It's a home-market De Luxe finished in Clipper Blue with Grey Fleck trim
- TDL334 was the first Mini to arrive on the Isle of Wight, bought by Mrs Margaret Flux who was 55 years old and couldn’t drive at the time. After many lessons she passed her driving test and enjoyed the Mini
- She was the grandmother of the 80s band Level 42’s lead singer and Slap bass player, Mark King. She gave him the car and he also learned to drive in it
- 'Running in the Family' was a 1987 hit for Level 42 who start their '40th' Anniversary Tour this year
- Correct parts unique to the '59 cars include; Glass washer bottle (very rare), correct spark plug caps, rubber boot liner, correct hexagonal headed master cylinders, brass top carb, straight gear stick etc.
- Original engine, Gold Seal gearbox in the late 70s. Carpets been replaced but the original seat upholstery remains
- It has benefited from a recent front brake overall, new shoes, wheel cylinders and rubber hoses
- Magazine featured by Mini World (Thanks to Mini World for the use of the images)
- Very sensibly guided considering it's rarity an Celebrity Provenance
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- MORRIS
- Model
- MINI MINOR
- Registration Number
- TDL 334
- Chassis Number
- MA2S4585
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Clipper Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
86 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Good original condition with new carpets.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Original engine with it's patina. Gold seal gearbox in the late 70's.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
New brakes on the front.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
All work.
Vehicle History
Remarks
This car is on 1959 Mini register.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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