RetroMarques Ltd is pleased to offer for sale LBY342D, a 1966 Austin Mini Mk1 Super De Luxe...
A lovely Old English White Mark 1 Mini, rescued from a barn near Le Mans in France in 2013, sold by Coys auction house and, having been found to be remarkably intact, was then treated to a sympathetic but comprehensive restoration in order to preserve a good degree of originality.
Details:
- First reg: 3 Mar 66
- Chassis No: A-A2S7S/838069A
- Eng No: 8AM-U H1053387
- Paint: OEW Code WT3
- Mileage: 19324
- Seat belts (believed original Kangol)
- Heater
- Hydrolastic suspension, Super de Luxe instrument cluster (water temp, oil pressure)
Restoration work carried out:
- Original engine rebuilt
- New clutch
- Gearbox rebuild
- Rebuilt steering rack
- Bare metal respray
- Re-upholstered front/rear seats, new carpets & rear parcel shelf
- Complete mechanical rebuild including all bushes, bearings, gaskets etc
History file:
- Photos of restoration
- Previous V5Cs and registration details
- MoT test certificates (fresh MoT test on sale)
- Invoices
A lovely early Mini in Super de Luxe specification and whilst fully restored retaining a nice degree of originality. Checked over in our own workshop and valeted, ‘LBY’ is now on the button and ready to go! She starts quickly, pulls away cleanly and drives very well, strong on the road with nice direct steering and good, straight brakes; plenty of fun in the lanes!
Price: SOLD
Please contact Mark Knight for further details or to arrange a viewing and test drive (by appointment only please as I am often off-site)
Tel: 07791 417256 or Mark@retromarques.co.uk |
