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1965 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S

Lot Number: 732

1965 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S

'And still they appear'. Unrepeatable and on the market for the first time in 56 years.

  • NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 11th December, 2021 at 11.00am GMT at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Red / Black

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    AJO 52C

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    24247 Miles

SUMMARY

'And still they appear'. Unrepeatable and on the market for the first time in 56 years.

DESCRIPTION

  • A genuine C-A2S7, one owner from new, unrestored Mini Cooper 1275S with 24,200 miles
  • Finished in Tartan Red with a black roof. Correct Tartan Red and 'Gold Brocade Grey' trim
  • Supplied new in April 1965 in Oxfordshire to its one and only registered owner, a Mr Eric Williams
  • With its original Buff Logbook and 3 folders full of old invoices/ receipts, original owners handbook and lots of old MOT Certificates, the oldest dating back to 1979 showing 11,800 miles
  • According to the family, the  engine was upgraded around 1973/5 however this cannot be verified
  • A remarkable opportunity to own a 'one owner from new', 24,000 miles Mk1 1275S

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
732
Make
AUSTIN
Model
MINI COOPER S
Registration Number
AJO 52C
MOT Expiry
13/11/2021
Chassis Number
CA2S7675610
Engine Number
35532
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Red / Black

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.

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SCORE:

102 / 135

Exterior


Bodywork:

Glass:

Paint:

Chrome:

Trim:

Remarks

Mainly original condition, small amount of paint work to front of Mini

Interior


Door-Cards:

Carpets:

Seating:

Headlining:

Dashboard:

Boot:

Engine


Components:

Appearance:

Starting:

Running:

Remarks

Apparently rebuilt by the factory for more power around 1974 but no paperwork to prove this.

Transmission


Gears:

Clutch:

Drive-Shaft:

Remarks

Works fine, no problems

Running Gear


Axles:

Chassis:

Suspension:

Bearings:

Brakes:

Wheels & Tyres:

Remarks

Will require a good going through as stored since 2015 but all working fine.

Electrics


Minor:

Major:

Remarks

All works fine

Vehicle History

Remarks

Original log books and buff log book, two folders with paperwork


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

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