1979 Austin Mini 1000 (Auto) - 2,699 Miles

• UK-supplied Mk IV in right-hand drive and fitted with an automatic gearbox
• A staggering 2,699 miles from new under its two owners
• The originality of this Mini has to be seen to be appreciated
• Ziebart-treated from new with impressive results
• Finished in crisp Leyland White with the rare Brown-striped, MGB-style 'Deck-Chair' seat covers
• Supplied with a history file, UK V5c and very sensibly guided for such a low-mileage, original example

The fourth iteration of the remarkable Mini arrived in 1976, although by this stage British Leyland was working on a new small car, the Mini Metro, which was widely expected to replace the Mini before too much longer. The new Mark IV had a front rubber-mounted subframe with single tower bolts and the rear frame was fitted with larger bushings, all intended to improve the car's mechanical refinement and to reduce noise levels. Twin column stalks for indicators and wipers were introduced, as were larger foot pedals. From 1977 onwards, the rear light clusters included reversing lights. 1979 was in fact the 20th anniversary of the Mini and the Mini 1000 would only last until July of that year before being replaced by the Mini City, the 850SDL and in August by the 1100 Special.

This is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive Mark IV fitted with an automatic gearbox and has covered a staggering 2,699 miles from new. Remarkably this is a two owner car, with the first having owned this special car from new in 1979 all the way up to 2019 when it was then bought by our vendor to join his significant private collection.

Purchased from Henlys in Barnes on 3rd October 1979 at a cost of £2,884.60 and ‘Ziebarted’ from new, the originality of this Mini has to be seen to be fully appreciated. The quality control stickers are on the inside of the rear brake backplates; these normally come off as soon as the car is used in the rain. The original service books are present together with the original invoice in the cars accompanying history file.

Finished in crisp Leyland White with the rare Brown-striped, MGB-style 'Deck-Chair' seat covers, this Mini 1000 is supplied with a V5 registration document and the aforementioned history file. We welcome and encourage interested parties to book an appointment to come and see the car either at our storage facility before the sale or during the Silverstone Classic weekend itself.