1959 MORRIS MINI DELUXE

KEY FACTS

• A fantastic example of the iconic British classic, which is fresh from a full restoration and is presented in outstanding condition throughout.
• Under the bonnet is the rebuilt 848cc A-series inline-four, which is mated to a four-speed manual transmission and drives the front wheels.
• Built on 23 November 1959, this early Morris Mini Deluxe features its original, ‘numbers matching’ engine, body and chassis, and was restored over a three-year period at a cost of more than £20,000.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Refinished in its original hue of Cherry Red, the car also features a fully retrimmed interior, which is clad in Spanish Red vinyl with grey piping and grey flecked cloth upholstery.
• It rides on the correct set of 10-inch steel wheels with polished metal trims, which are in great shape.
• While the odometer indicates 47,092 miles, this is not warranted.
• This Mini will be supplied with various receipts for its replacement parts, as well as its heritage certificate, spare key and spare wheel.

CONDITION

• No known bodywork damage.
• Repainted to a high standard, the Cherry Red paintwork remains in very good overall condition, with a smooth and glossy appearance around the car and no substantial marks or blemishes
• The exterior trim is similarly smart, though there is some very minor damage to the driver’s-side trim strip, just ahead of the rear wheel.
• On stepping into the cabin, you are transported back to 1959, with the upholstery, trim items and touchpoints all presenting in fantastic period-correct order. While the vinyl at the front of the driver’s seat base is lightly creased, and there are some very fine scratches above the central switch panel, these are very minor imperfections.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults.
• Now exempt due to its age, this classic Mini’s last MOT test was conducted on 13 May 2011, resulting in a first-time pass with no warnings or advisories. The mileage recorded at this point was 48,042 miles, which suggests a minor discrepancy to the current indicated total, or a data entry error in 2011.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This Mini’s most recent routine maintenance was an oil and filter change, which was carried out by the seller in May 2021.
• Prior to this, all of the car’s mechanical components were overhauled, and the engine was fully rebuilt.

SUMMARY

Produced in November 1959, this numbers-matching Morris Mini Deluxe is a superb example of the iconic British city car. Still fresh from a full restoration, it is presented in wonderful cosmetic and mechanical order, and is sure to bring a smile to its next owner’s face every time they get behind the wheel and fire up its characterful A-Series engine.

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