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£5,286 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)

1981 Morris Mini City Charming, iconic and with an extensive history file

Barons Manor Park • UK • 11 Jul 2026

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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£5,286 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)

1981 Morris Mini City Charming, iconic and with an extensive history file

UK • 11 Jul 2026 • Lot 160

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Morris Mini City Charming, in Bronze with a Cream roof, is a well-maintained classic with an extensive history file. It features a largely original interior and a Moto-Lita style steering wheel, offering an affordable entry into classic motoring.

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Condition 

7

The car presents well with pleasing paint shine, but has a handful of age-related cosmetic imperfections. The interior is largely original and pleasing. It is described as an honest and characterful Mini City, with some minor wear consistent with a well-maintained and regularly enjoyed classic. It is not pristine or outstanding but very good.

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99,199 miles

SAXXL2S1010792550

RHD

United Kingdom

Manual

RAP 596X

1981

Auction

£5,286 (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)

1981 Morris Mini City Charming, iconic and with an extensive history file

Barons Manor Park • UK • 11 Jul 2026

Market Position:

Lower Mid-Market

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Description

Few cars have become as much a part of British motoring history as the Mini.

Designed by Sir Alec Issigonis, its ingenious front-wheel-drive layout, compact dimensions and entertaining driving characteristics revolutionised the small car market, with the Mini remaining one of Britain's most recognisable automotive icons.

This 1981 Morris Mini City is finished in an attractive period Bronze with a contrasting Cream roof, a colour combination that perfectly suits the car's unmistakable styling.

Presenting well throughout, the paintwork retains a pleasing shine with only a handful of age-related cosmetic imperfections commensurate with a well-maintained and regularly enjoyed classic.

The interior remains pleasingly original in appearance, trimmed in the correct striped cloth upholstery with matching brown carpets and door cards.

A Moto-Lita style sports steering wheel provides a subtle enhancement to the driving experience, while the remainder of the cabin retains the simple charm fo...

Price Analysis vs Other Minis

£530

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£8,316

Median Price (Since 2020)

£42,214

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Auction House Headquarters

Barons Manor Park

Cracknore Industrial Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 4AF

Operating from Southampton, Hampshire, Barons Manor Park is a physical auction house dealing in classic and collector motor cars. They hold live auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.

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