998cc Rally themed Mini (Monte)
Or £10k Cash
- Year
- 1992
- Miles
- 1,730
- Power
- 58 bhp
The story
Meet Little Blue! A true piece of motoring history!Having been built in February 1962 this is the very first incarnation of the Mini, known in its early years as the Austin Seven (Austin) before later in 1962 becoming known as just Mini.Little Blue is a Deluxe model coming with chrome trim, rear…
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1962Year
£40Build cost
Meet Little Blue! A true piece of motoring history!
Having been built in February 1962 this is the very first incarnation of the Mini, known in its early years as the Austin Seven (Austin) before later in 1962 becoming known as just Mini.
Little Blue is a Deluxe model coming with chrome trim, rear opening windows, adjustable passenger seat, also having a heater fitted. Finished in stunning speedwell blue paint and matching interior (brand new re trimmed from Newton Commercial), he smells like a new car! Checkout the wicker baskets!
Having had just 4 owners in his long 61 years, Little Blue has covered just 2493 miles since having his fully rebuilt engine and gear box. The car has covered just 15171 miles. Little Blue had a full restoration and was Mini magazine featured at the time, the restoration included lots of new metal and repainted in speedwell blue paint (the best ever mini colour in my opinion). Pretty much everything else was left as is or refurbished other than the brand new Newton trimmed interior mentioned above. Even comes with 2 original keys.
Early Mini's make a wonderful sound and this is what the Mini should be, the pure essence of driving enjoyment! Little Blue still has drum brakes all around as he left the factory. The simplicity of the early Mini is quite beautiful. A set of original 4.5x10 Cooper S reverse rim wheels set it apart perfectly. Worth mentioning he's totally standard other than an electronic ignition.
Interior wise theres not a huge amount to say other than it's as good as the day it left the factory and is just wonderful, so simple its delightful. Just look at it!
Obviously these early cars are MOT & TAX exempt. Also cheap to insure I’d always recommend an agreed value as these are becoming very collectable thus very expensive.
All in all theres nothing more that you could want from a Mini, MK1's are utter perfection! Its been with the previous owner for 12 years and has wanted for nothing, starts on the button (literally) first time every time.
Opening offer for 72 hours only, this price will NEVER be beaten, so take advantage!
This is a GUARANTEED DRAW SUNDAY 21st of May at 8pm or before on sellout! Our recent competitions have sold out!
Opening offer £3.99 72 hours ONLY. Then sale price £4.99 until 80% sold then regular price £5.99 80-100%
Results
Dean Andrews
MEGA LOW ODDS 12,208 mile Cooper S (Frank)
Neil Skinner
1.3 MPI Paul Smith (Nelson)
Al Ford
Cooper S JCW 210 (Olive)
Guy Murch
MEGA LOW ODDS! Cooper S JCW GP2 (Sonny)
Drawing the winner…