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1980 Austin Mini 1000 Attractive Cooper S tribute with a 1275cc engine
United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Austin Mini 1000 is an attractive Cooper S tribute, featuring a 1275cc engine (possibly from an MG Metro) and various Cooper S upgrades. While the V5 still shows a 998cc engine, the car boasts new alloys, tyres, a bespoke interior, and Union Jack flag, presenting a great Cooper S tribute at a fraction of the price.
Condition
6
The car is described as having been serviced and having a restoration previously. The paint is shiny and the chrome bright, but there is moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and wheels. Some reconditioning is required.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
XL2S1N03014927
Odometer:
84,000 miles
Reg Number:
GSS 73V
RHD/LHD:
RHD
This bright and cheerful classic Mini started life as a humble Mini 1000, and it is now something a little more special! Fitted with 12 inch alloys, new tyres, a bespoke interior, Cooper S boot badge, and a Union Jack flag on the roof - it cuts quite a dash and pays homage to a true Mini Cooper S - especially with the fitting of a 1275cc engine.
Upon checking the engine number, it appears that the engine may be from an MG Metro.
Please note that the V5 is still showing the engine as 998cc.
The vendor informs us that the front and rear brakes have been uprated to Cooper S spec, and a new long centre branch exhaust manifold has also been fitted, plus a new battery, new grille and new bumpers.
The Mini has also been serviced.
As a consequence of the above upgrades, the Mini goes as well as it looks! It appears to have had some form of restoration previously.
The normal Mini grot spots appear sound, and the paint is shiny and the chrome bright.
The interior is clean and tidy - the a...
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£4,713
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£6,559
Median Price (Since 2020)
£10,350
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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