Not Sold (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1978 Leyland Mini 1000
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 16 May 2026
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1978 Leyland Mini 1000
UK • 16 May 2026 • Lot 754
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1978 Leyland Mini 1000 has been recently restored, has low mileage (under 30,000), and limited ownership (two previous keepers). Finished in Flamenco Red, it presents an appealing opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a usable British classic.
Condition
8
The car has been recently restored and has low mileage, suggesting it's in excellent condition. While there may be minor imperfections due to its age, the restoration work likely addressed most significant issues.
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29,838 miles
XL2S1N468537A
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
UAV 790S
1978
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £10,000 - £12,000)
1978 Leyland Mini 1000
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 16 May 2026
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Description
The Mini 1000, produced during the later years of classic Mini development, offered a balance of simplicity and usability, and remains a popular entry point into classic car ownership Registered in 1978, indicating just under 30,000 miles and just two previous keepers Following a period of storage in a barn from 1994, the car was purchased last year and subsequently fully restored, with care taken to preserve the originality of the interior
Finished in Flamenco Red with a grey cloth ‘stripey’ interior, black vinyl door cards and dash Powered by its original 998cc A-Series engine, it delivers the light and engaging driving characteristics for which the Mini 1000 is well known
Supplied with its original handbook, British Heritage Certificate, two keys and invoices Combining low mileage, limited ownership and recent restoration, this Mini 1000 offers an appealing opportunity for an enthusiast seeking a usable and characterful British classic Exterior
Price Analysis vs Other Mini 1000s
£760
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,145
Median Price (Since 2020)
£15,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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