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- The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2023
- 1968 Austin Mini Cooper
1968 Austin Mini Cooper
Lot Number 129
1968 Austin Mini Cooper
Smart MkII 998 Cooper from 38 years current ownership.
- Sold for: £15,750
Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.
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BODY COLOUR
Almond Green /White -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
NCV 644F -
ODOMETER READING
4928 Miles
SUMMARY
Smart MkII 998 Cooper from 38 years current ownership.
DESCRIPTION
- Original, UK-supplied RHD car, first registered on 16/04/1968
- Purchased by our vendor in 1985
- Bodywork and paint refreshed in the past. Now returned to its original Almond Green/OEW
- Lead-free head, electronic ignition, new lightened flywheel, rebuilt and balanced
- The gearbox has a new layshaft plus various new bearings, driveshafts are good, new diff pin and bearings
- Minilite-style alloys, Speedwell mirrors, Astrali steering wheel
- Fresh MOT until February 2024 issued with no advisories
- Generally good all round. To quote our vendor "The car is not perfect by any means but it is a lot of fun and has been used as Mr Cooper intended"
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 129
- Make
- AUSTIN
- Model
- MINI COOPER
- Registration Number
- NCV 644F
- MOT Expiry
- 29/02/2024
- Chassis Number
- CA2SB1144228A
- Engine Number
- 9FD-SA-H27792
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Almond Green /White
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACT
CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT
OVERALL:
84 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
The car has a few dings here and there nothing serious after 55 years. The car does get used, it's good fun.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Generally not bad condition, seats good no tears etc could benefit from a new set of carpets.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
The engine is in very good/ excellent condition, it has a lead free head, electronic ignition new lightened flywheel, rebuilt and balanced.It revs very freely.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
The gearbox has a new layshaft plus various new bearings drive shafts are good new diff pin and bearings quite tight.
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Wheels and tyres are all good the brakes are the original 7 inch type so they work fine but not a patch like modern brakes.....
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Not much to say really, they all work as they should.
Vehicle History
Remarks
I've had the car since about 1985 or there abouts was painted blue at one time but now green and white. The car is not perfect by any means but it is a lot of fun and has been used as Mr Cooper intended if I had the room I'd keep it but I need a new project so its got to go.
Restoration Notes
All rust removed and body repainted in original colours (almond green and white) original brakes overhauled new pipes etc engine rebuilt balanced and lightened and so on.
Import Notes
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About the CCA Vendor Condition Report
A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review their condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. CCA will not entertain any disputes over vendor condition reports.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- CONSIGNOR
- 07948 152921
- richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
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