Vehicle details
- Make
- Austin
- Model
- Mini
- Mileage
- 44,200 miles
- Engine
- 1.0L
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Body Style
- Saloon
- Colour
- Red
- MOT Expiry
- 08/2027
THE LISTING
About this vehicle
1970 Austin Mini 1000cc. MK3. Auto. Flame Red. Low mileage. 2 owners. Amazing. Classic Mini Specialist £11,995.00 Make Austin Model Mini Transmission Automatic Fuel Petrol Engine Size 998 ccm Mileage 44,200 Miles Emission class -- Hi, we are Classic Mini specialists Paul Higgs Cars based in New Milton in Hampshire.We specialise in all things Classic Mini and always have a large selection available at sensible prices. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly environment with objective advice with the occasional cup of tea!
We have nearly twenty years experience of working with these amazing cars and we always try and match the customer with their perfect Classic Mini.
All of our Classic Minis are carefully selected and prepared with a service and MOT and thoroughly checked prior to you starting your Classic Mini adventure.
We offer the complete Classic Mini package which includes full garage services and after care keeping you and your Classic Mini motoring. We maintain Classic Minis from all over the UK with many happy customers and even happier Minis. Our current stock list and full details are available on our website.
We are very pleased to offer a Mini that I absolutely adore and have enjoyed every minute of preparing and driving this very rare early 1970 Austin Mini 1000 MK3. Finished in Flame red with a contrasting dark tan trim and it its completely original specification. Easily one of the most charming Minis I have ever driven, a genuine time capsule and one that feels like it is ready to be driven anywhere. It has lived a charmed life with just two previous owners, the first lady cherished it until 2018 some 48 years of ownership, it was passed onto the second owners through a house purchase so has lived its entire life at the same address and been garaged the whole time. It has only covered 44 thousand miles in 56 years, it is accompanied with a service history folder with MOT certificates dating back to 1980. This is a full matching numbers example with its original commission number, body number, FE number and floor pan tag in place. I have always been a big of seventies Minis as they are fantastic to drive benefitting from gradual evolution and offering the full Classic Mini driving experience.
On the road this Mini is a fantastic experience, it just has a great feel, the original 998 engine is near silent with strong oil pressure and the four speed Automatic gearbox changes smoothly, it easily keeps up with modern traffic and offers fantastic handling thanks to those ten inch wheels. What you will be doing is smiling as much as I have and get ready for all the attention that this Mini receives as everyone is drawn to its original looks.
The Mini has a wonderfully preserved interior that is very hard to find, it has been completely preserved and a sure sign of its cared for life. The dark tan seats are well presented with matching door cards, original an door seals, rubber floor matts and amazingly the original carpet set. The all important three clock binnacle is present and correct as is the steering wheel. Being an early MK3 it also has the ignition key in the switch panel, and it has one key for everything.
This Mini has a very well preserved shell with its original body coloured floor pans, body coloured inner arches and its original vented sills. We cannot find any evidence of previous welding repairs which is quite remarkable. The paintwork is well presented and period so it has that survivor look as opposed to a gleaming fully restored example and it is all the better for it, the original pressed steel number plates and original front grille finish of the period look.
We have fully serviced, checked, tuned and driven this Mini and it has a full MOT. It also MOT and Tax exempt. It is ready for many more miles of adventures.
Viewings are welcome and I am happy to answer questions you may have either through here or on 07752414395 or 01425 839617 (Paul)
Two walk round videos are available.
We also offer a delivery service.
We are constantly preparing Classic Minis for sale so please get in touch with your requirements as we are always happy to help.
Thanks for looking. Paul Higgs Cars Viewings and test drives are most welcome by appointment and available seven days a week. 01425207308 01425207308 01425207308 Email Email Visit our Website Unit 6. Williams Ind. Est Gore Road New Milton Hampshire BH25 6SH Monday 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM Tuesday 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM Wednesday 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM Thursday 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM Friday 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM Saturday 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM Sunday 01:00 AM to 01:00 PM Sunday by appointment. Visit our eBay Showroom Reasons to buy from us
- Large selection of Classic Minis available at sensible prices.
- Each classic Mini is thouroughly checked and prepared including a service and an MOT.
- After sales service and availability of parts helping to keep you and your classic Mini happy.
- Full classic Mini garage services from routine maintenance, customising through to restoration.
- We are ready to help you start your classic Mini adventure
Vehicle specification
- Make: Austin
- Model: Mini
- Mileage: 44200
- Engine: 998
- Transmission: Automatic
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Body Style: Saloon
- Colour: Red
- MOT Expiry: 08/2027
Important information
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