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- The Christmas Classic Car Sale 2022
- 1985 Mini Custom 1,293cc
1985 Mini Custom 1,293cc
Lot Number 111
1985 Mini Custom 1,293cc
An incredible Mini Custom with around £30,000 spent on its creation. Sometimes words are never enough.
- Sold for: £12,150
Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.
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BODY COLOUR
Long Beach Blue metallic -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
C273 HGR -
ODOMETER READING
80 Miles
SUMMARY
An incredible Mini Custom with around £30,000 spent on its creation. Sometimes words are never enough.
DESCRIPTION
- Painted in BMW Long Beach Blue metallic with a complete handmade metal bodykit. Carbon roof and mirrors
- Based on a 1985 solid Mini shell, the car has also had a full engine rebuild, taking the capacity to 1,293cc
- This car cost over £30,000 to build, with documented receipts for the work and a photographic record accompanying the car
- Corbeau bucket seats, a colour matched cage, TRS harnesses, drilled door furniture and countless other features
- With new suspension and just 80 miles since its rebuild. New MOT until October 2023, issued with no advisories
- Not for the faint-hearted perhaps, but you have to admire the creativity, amazing presentation and the spectacular attention to detail
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 111
- Make
- AUSTIN
- Model
- MINI
- Registration Number
- C273 HGR
- MOT Expiry
- 05/10/2023
- Chassis Number
- SAXXL2S1N20272229
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Long Beach Blue metallic
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACT
SEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT
OVERALL:
134 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Full nut and bolt restoration. Painted in BMW Long Beach Blue metallic, complete handmade metal bodykit and carbon roof and mirrors, whole exterior is new
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
new carpets, seats, matching roll cage, everything as new
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Full engine rebuild taken to 1293 with every reciept and photo from start to finish
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Completely rebuilt as new
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
as new
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
as new
Vehicle History
Remarks
Over £30k spent on total restoration with every nut and bolt, suspension part replaced . Based on a 1985 solid Mini Shell it has been built to the highest standard you will ever see!!! from the hand made metal body kit to the carbon fibre roof and boot lid, 1293cc full engine build with roller rockers and every single part brand new, the suspension is all band new with the old set up removed and rear beam fitted to make life easier, inside there is every attention to detail with full bucket seats, colour matched cage, matching harnesses and brand new carpet throughout. This car cost over £30k to build and really is a show winning car, we have every receipt for work carried out along with a full photo book with photos from start to finish which will acompany the car.
Restoration Notes
Full nut and bolt restoration
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.
CONTACTVehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 12th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
