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£3,220
16,740 miles from new,1981 Mini Margrave 998cc Saloon
United Kingdom • 5 Mar 2011
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1981 Mini Margrave, with only 16,740 miles, boasts a unique history, having been owned by a member of the C&A family and maintained by reputable workshops. Stored for decades, it's mechanically sound but needs cosmetic attention, presenting a blend of originality and restoration potential.
Condition
6
The car has been stored in a heated warehouse since 1991 and has had minimal use, with only 10 miles added since 2007. It has been regularly serviced and MoT'd, with an extensive overhaul in 2007. However, the listing notes that it would benefit from some cosmetic improvement.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
XL2S2000739721
Odometer:
16,740 miles
Reg Number:
EAV7V
RHD/LHD:
RHD
First registered 'RLC 291W' on 1st February 1981, this Mini Margrave was supplied new to Elmar Brenninkmeyer, a member of the family that controls the global retail chain, C&A.
Rust-proofed from new, the car is in complete, original condition and comes with documented history covering virtually its entire life.
The current vendor acquired the vehicle from The Chelsea Workshop on 7th June 1991 (at 15,947 miles), since when it has been stored in a secure, heated warehouse and, apart from routine maintenance, has not been used.
An additional name in the registration document is that of the vendor's company when the vehicle was registered 'EAV 1V' (changed in 2010).
After its first service by Wood & Pickett in August 1981, the car was serviced regularly by H M Bentley and then The Chelsea Workshop up to August 1989.
While in the vendor's possession it has been serviced/MoT'd on 11 occasions, the last being in August 2010.
An extensive overhaul carried out in April 2007 included new b...
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£3,220
Lowest Price (All Time)
£8,395
Median Price (All Time)
£13,570
Highest Price (All Time)
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