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1994 Mini 1.3 litre Sprite

United Kingdom • 26 May 2012 • Lot 274

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a comprehensively restored 1994 Mini Sprite, with a 1275cc engine. It features a host of modifications for a sporty aesthetic, but its MoT expired in 2012.

Condition

6

The car has undergone a comprehensive restoration with several modifications like leather seats, roll cage and rally-style lamps. However, the mileage isn't warranted and the MoT expired in 2012 which would require a further test.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

SAXXNYADBBD088547

Odometer:

49,734 miles

Reg Number:

L189VCR

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The Mini was manufactured by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000.

The original is considered a British icon of the 1960's and its space-saving front-wheel drive layout allowing 80% of the car's floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage, influenced a generation of car makers.

In 1999, the Mini was voted the second most influential car of the 20th century behind the Ford Model T.

The Mini Mk.

I had three major UK updates; the Mk.

II, the Clubman and the Mk.

III.

Within these was a series of variations, including an estate car, pick-up truck, a van and the Mini Moke.

The Mini Cooper and Cooper 'S' were sportier versions and were very successful rally cars winning the Monte Carlo Rally four times from 1964 through to 1967 - although in 1966 the Mini was disqualified after the finish, along with six other British entrants (including the first four cars to finish), under a questionable ruling that the cars had used an illegal combination o...