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- 1968 Morris Mini Cooper MkII
1968 Morris Mini Cooper MkII
Lot Number: 374
1968 Morris Mini Cooper MkII
Sparkling little bespoke MkII Mini Cooper, carefully restored in the past and lightly used since.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 26th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Mono Black -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
TLC 478F -
ODOMETER READING
2774 Miles
SUMMARY
Sparkling little bespoke MkII Mini Cooper, carefully restored in the past and lightly used since.
DESCRIPTION
- Supplied new by Stewart & Ardern in North London in 1968, this superbly presented early Mark II is finished in Monotone Black
- Whilst a popular standard colour on the Mk1, Monotone Black was only available by Special Order on the MkII
- It was subject to a full restoration between 2005 and 2007 and has benefited from a recent engine and gearbox rebuild
- Specification highlights include: New (old stock) Lucas spotlights with covers, close-ratio gearbox, Rose-Petal 10” Alloy Wheels with 165/70 R10 Yokohama Tyres and a Vinyl Wood & Pickett interior with a new black headlining
- It's supplied with an extensive history file containing the Heritage Certificate, many old MOTs and registration documents, along with invoices for extensive work over many years as well as the restoration invoices
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 374
- Make
- MORRIS
- Model
- MINI COOPER
- Variant
- MK II
- Registration Number
- TLC 478F
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- KA256117378A
- Engine Number
- 9FDSAH36324
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Mono Black
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
CONTACTSCORE:
102 / 135
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Vehicle History
Restoration Notes
Fully restored 2005-2007, invoices in documents file
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
TBC
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