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£5,720 (Est: £9,000 - £12,000)
1983 Austin Mini City E (1380cc)
United Kingdom • 12 Sept 2026 • Lot 133
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AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Austin Mini City E stands out with its striking Sublime Green metallic paint and a significantly uprated 1380cc engine, transforming it into a fast-road machine. It features custom touches like a rag-roll roof and Cobra bucket seats, representing a highly individualized classic ready for spirited driving.
Condition
7
The car has been significantly modified with an uprated engine and custom paint and interior. While these modifications are described as 'vibrant' and 'striking', they also indicate that the car is not in its original, pristine condition. The mention of 'competition-inspired look' and the removal of rear seats suggest a focus on performance and customization rather than original preservation. Therefore, a 'Very Good' rating seems appropriate, acknowledging the extensive work done while not assuming perfect original condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
SAXXL2S1020173132
Odometer:
43,546 miles
Reg Number:
WAW 254Y
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1983 Make: Austin Model: Mini City E (1380cc) Registration: WAW 254Y Chassis No: SAXXL2S1020173132 Engine No: 99H997P0138360 Odometer: 43,546 • Uprated engine from 1000cc to 1380cc • Vibrant metallic paint The 1983 Austin Mini City E is an iconic economy variant of the classic British compact car, featuring a 998cc A-series engine, a four-speed manual gearbox, and efficiency-focused tweaks like higher compression ratios.
Today, surviving UK models are tax and MoT exempt historic vehicles.
Offered from 13 years of loving family ownership, this 1983 Austin Mini City E has been comprehensively transformed from its humble factory roots into a vibrant, high-performance fast-road machine.
Originally finished in Russet Brown, the car now wears a striking coat of Sublime Green metallic paint.
This is contrasted by a unique, custom rag-roll effect finish applied to both the roof and the matching full roll cage.
Exterior modifications deliver a purposeful, competition-inspired look, f...
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£1,792
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,334
Median Price (Since 2020)
£18,406
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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