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- 1994 Mini Sprite - Radford 'Mini De Ville'
1994 Mini Sprite - Radford 'Mini De Ville'
Lot Number: 371
1994 Mini Sprite - Radford 'Mini De Ville'
In the mid-nineties, this was Radford's demonstrator and we can't help but wonder how many of London's 'bright young things' were whisked around Mayfair in a bid to make a sale.
- Sold for: £10,125
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
Bentley Racing Green -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
L169 WLP -
ODOMETER READING
19218 Miles
SUMMARY
In the mid-nineties, this was Radford's demonstrator and we can't help but wonder how many of London's 'bright young things' were whisked around Mayfair in a bid to make a sale.
DESCRIPTION
- Brand new Mini Sprite, L169 WLP, finished in black, was originally supplied by Marrits of Amersham in March 1994 to Harold Radford (Coachbuilders) and became one of two demonstrators for their re-introduced Mini de Ville which had been incredibly trendy in the mid-1960s
- Towards the end of 1994, an order was received from a Mr J Wilmot-Smith and it was agreed that L169 WLP, by now a second hand demonstrator with 1,724 miles on the clock would form the donor car and it was duly sold to him for £4,600
- Within the file there is a copy of the three-page specification selected by Mr Wilmot-Smith and, there is obviously too much to list here, but highlights include a fabulous interior trim spec, an engine upgrade to 85bhp, 13” Rimstar wheels and the car was painted in ‘Bentley Racing Green’, the colour it wears today
- Our vendor has owned this rather special Mini for a couple of years and the indicated mileage is 19,218 which we assume is from new. The car’s condition remains impressive and it will benefit from a fresh MOT prior to the sale
- Those of us who were tazzing about in Minis in the late sixties remember the cachet of Radford’s Mini de Ville and the associated pop star and Carnaby Street culture and it’s a shame that its reincarnation in 1994 didn’t really work, however, this is still a special little car and a part of Mini history. Come and have a look at the NEC
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 371
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- SPRITE
- Variant
- MINI DE VILLE
- Registration Number
- L169 WLP
- MOT Expiry
- 06/03/2024
- Chassis Number
- SAXXNYADBBD084966
- Engine Number
- 12A2BG03286525
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Bentley Racing Green
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Stacey.
CONTACTSCORE:
81 / 135
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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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