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1978 Mini 850

United Kingdom • 6 Jun 2015 • Lot 108

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AI Listing Summary

This 1978 Mini 850, finished in Tahiti Blue with a beige interior, presents as a well-maintained classic with only 27,500 miles. Having been re-commissioned in 2014 with new mechanical parts and accompanied by original documentation and a recent MoT, it offers a blend of originality and recent upkeep.

Condition

7

Based on the description, the car has been recommissioned with several new parts, including brakes, water pump, and radiator. It has low mileage (27,500 miles) and comes with original documentation, suggesting good care. However, it also has had four previous owners and was repainted before being stored in 2004, indicating some wear and tear.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

XK251-480567A

Odometer:

27,500 miles

Reg Number:

UPL361S

RHD/LHD:

RHD

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

The original is considered a British icon of the 1960s and its space-saving front-wheel drive layout allowed 80% of the area of the car's floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage, influencing 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, this distinctive two-door car was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and was manufactured at the Longbridge and Cowley plants.

This 1978 Mini has had four previous keepers from new; the first being a Mr.

Sebba who lived at Chessington Zoo, the third and fourth were father and son- the latter taking ownership in the mid 1990s and having the car repainted in the original colour just before putting it into storage in 2004.

Believed to have only covered 27,500 miles from new, the current vendor purchased this Mini in 2014 and re-commissioned it, carrying out a servic...