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- 2000 Rover Mini (ex-Dr. Alex Moulton)
2000 Rover Mini (ex-Dr. Alex Moulton)
Lot Number: 347
2000 Rover Mini (ex-Dr. Alex Moulton)
A stunning Mini owned by the late Dr Alex Moulton CBE FREng, the renowned engineer and suspension design specialist. Just 17,000 miles from new.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
- 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
Tahiti Blue -
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RHD -
REG NUMBER
V679 LNP -
ODOMETER READING
17000 Miles
SALE ROOM NOTICE
Please note the current mileage is 14,300, not 17,000 as catalogued.
SUMMARY
A stunning Mini owned by the late Dr Alex Moulton CBE FREng, the renowned engineer and suspension design specialist. Just 17,000 miles from new.
DESCRIPTION
- A real gem finished in Tahiti Blue with a Cream leather interior
- Only 17,000 miles from new with a hand-written personal log from Dr Alex Moulton
- Supplied new by Edwards of Stratford-upon-Avon with a Bill of Sale for £7,643.98 to include the roof being painted white
- With its original book pack including the owners manual and various other pieces of paperwork
- This was the development car for the Mini Sport 'Smootha Ride' concept that can still be purchased today
- Owned for 13 years by Alex Moulton and then passed to its second owner in 2013
- This represents a one-off opportunity to own a piece of Mini history - unrepeatable
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 347
- Make
- ROVER
- Model
- MINI
- Registration Number
- V679 LNP
- MOT Expiry
- 02/10/2023
- Chassis Number
- SAXXNWAZEYD182146
- Engine Number
- 12A2LK70393785
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Tahiti Blue
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACTSCORE:
108 / 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
TBC
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