The original Mini is considered a British icon of the 1960s with its space-saving, front-wheel drive layout, allowing 80% of the car's floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage and 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 were a series of variations including an estate car, a pick-up and a van.

Initially, Minis were marketed under the Austin and Morris names as the Austin Seven and Morris Mini Minor until Mini became a marque in its own right in 1969.

This remarkably well kept Mini 1000 automatic has been cared for throughout its life, covering a mere 21,800 miles from new.

The original owner, a Mrs. B.

Elliot, purchased the car in June 1979 for £3,139.59 from Kennings Motor Distributors of Derby.

The car had been undersealed and Cadillac protected by the factory before being finished in works colours, Russet Brown, which has helpe...