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1962 AustinMini Cooper 997

1962 AustinMini Cooper 997-Sold

Lot Number: 227

1962 AustinMini Cooper 997

A delightful fully-restored early Mk1

  • Sold for: £22,725

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 9th November, 2019 at 2.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

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SUMMARY

A delightful fully-restored early Mk1

DESCRIPTION

  • An early matching-numbers Mk1 997cc twin-carb A-series example
  • Manufactured on the 08/11/1962 as a left-hand drive North American export model
  • Discovered in remarkably solid/original condition and repatriated in March 2018 by a Mini enthusiast
  • Subject to an extensive restoration. Fully stripped down, soda blasted and epoxy-primed before being repainted in its original colours. Original floors, sills, front/rear sub-frames and stainless steel seam covers have all been retained
  • Converted to right-hand drive, 997 engine and gearbox sent to specialists Somerford Mini for a complete rebuild back to original 997 specification; new wiring loom and a new Newton Commercial interior
  • Odometer reads 34,711 miles and is believed correct (but cannot be verified)

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
227

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CONSIGNOR

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For further information regarding this lot please contact Joseph.

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