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- 1998 Rover Mini - 'Austin Cooper Backdate'
1998 Rover Mini - 'Austin Cooper Backdate'
Lot Number: 709
1998 Rover Mini - 'Austin Cooper Backdate'
Rover Mini Cooper fully restored and sympathetically backdated to a Mk1 Austin Cooper with 1,330cc by Woodbridge Classic Cars.
- Sold for: £9,563
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 28th September, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG
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BODY COLOUR
Grey -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
R711 LWV -
ODOMETER READING
622 Miles
SUMMARY
Rover Mini Cooper fully restored and sympathetically backdated to a Mk1 Austin Cooper with 1,330cc by Woodbridge Classic Cars.
DESCRIPTION
- This 1998 Mini Cooper was originally red and has now been fully restored and tastefully backdated to the mid-1960s and the days of the original 998cc Mini Cooper
- Now finished in a period grey, it has been rebuilt using lots of Mk1 styling cues including the moustache grille, rear lights, seating and centre binnacle
- The majority of this work was carried out by the well-respected Woodbridge Classic Cars and full details can be gleaned from their invoices within the car's history file
- The car was fully stripped to bare metal, the familiar bodywork issues were addressed and styling changes, bodywork modifications to present it as a Mk1 were carried out. Mechanical work included a full gearbox rebuild, engine rebuild and upgrade
- A significant number of invoices and MOTs are on file validating the car's life prior to the recent extensive work. Historic MOTs confirm that the Mini covered some 54,000 miles from new prior to its transformation in 2017 and has only covered around 600 miles since
- This really is an exceptionally well executed Mini with bags of charm and quality and is now ready for a new life, whether it be on the show and event scene or simply to be enjoyed on local country roads
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 709
- Make
- ROVER
- Model
- MINI
- Variant
- Cooper
- Registration Number
- R711 LWV
- MOT Expiry
- 31/07/2024
- Chassis Number
- SAXXNNAZEWD154421
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Grey
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Matthew Roberts
- Car Specialist
- 07745 048819
- matthew@iconicauctioneers.com
SCORE:
108 / 135
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Vehicle History
Restoration Notes
Fully restored and converted/backdated to mk1 Austin Cooper styling both internal and external.
Import Notes
Fully restored and converted/backdated to mk1 Austin Cooper styling both internal and external.
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
Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 30th September between 9am and 2pm.
Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £175 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact post-sale to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back from you by 5pm on Sunday evening, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.
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