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1968 Austin Mini Cooper 998cc

1968 Austin Mini Cooper 998cc-Sold

Lot Number: 204

1968 Austin Mini Cooper 998cc

Smart, original Mk2 sympathetically restored ten years ago...

 

Subject to a bare metal restoration with a new wiring loom around 10 years ago

Refinished in its original colours of Sandy Beige and Snowberry White with a Mk1 grille

Fitted with an alternator, servo, bucket seats, and Minilite-style alloys with 165/70 tyres

Improvements include a rear roll cage, 4-pot front calipers, Cooper ""S"" discs, and ""Hi-Lo"" suspension

The indicated mileage of 50,307 appears to be corroborated by historic MOT Certificates

Detailed history file including restoration photos, invoices, handbooks and a Heritage Certificate

 

  • Sold for: £11,988

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 23rd March, 2019 at 12.00pm GMT at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Beige/White

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    SHV937F

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    50307 Miles

SUMMARY

Smart, original Mk2 sympathetically restored ten years ago...

 

Subject to a bare metal restoration with a new wiring loom around 10 years ago

Refinished in its original colours of Sandy Beige and Snowberry White with a Mk1 grille

Fitted with an alternator, servo, bucket seats, and Minilite-style alloys with 165/70 tyres

Improvements include a rear roll cage, 4-pot front calipers, Cooper ""S"" discs, and ""Hi-Lo"" suspension

The indicated mileage of 50,307 appears to be corroborated by historic MOT Certificates

Detailed history file including restoration photos, invoices, handbooks and a Heritage Certificate

 

DESCRIPTION

Offered for sale is a lovely original Mini Cooper MK2 in the period colours of Sandy Beige and Snowberry White roof. The car was restored about 10 years ago with a bare shell respray. There are some photographs of the restoration with the car. The car is fitted with the correct 998cc Cooper engine and remote change gearbox. During the restoration the generator was converted to alternator and it was fitted with a MK1 grille, after-market bucket front seats and ""Minilite"" style alloy wheels and

The car has been in the current ownership for 9 years during which time it has been garaged. Improvements include a new wiring loom, rear roll cage, servo-assisted 4-pot front callipers with Cooper ""S"" discs and ""Hi-Lo"" suspension units front and rear. The car starts, runs and (rare for a Mini) stops very well indeed.

Complete with a detailed history file including restoration photos, invoices, handbooks and a Heritage Certificate. MOT certificates since 2000 suggest the current mileage is genuine.

The car drives extremely well.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
204
Make
AUSTIN
Model
MINI COOPER
Registration Number
SHV937F
MOT Expiry
02/09/2019
Chassis Number
CA2SB/1102844A
Engine Number
9FD/SAH/31455
Transmission
manual
Body Colour
Beige/White

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

Consignor

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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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