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This 1980 Austin Mini 1000 (1300 engine) has 34,000 miles on it, although that mileage cannot be verified. The seller states that there is corrosion in various places on the body and that he has owned it since 2018. The vehicle is in average overall condition and the last CT was in February 2020.

On the outside, the car is in poor condition. The body shows traces of corrosion in various places visible in the gallery. A repair of the floor with fiberglass is to be noted. The headlights are in good condition, the right rear light has just been replaced. Pictures of the undercarriage are available in the gallery.

The interior is in good condition. The upholstery has no tears or holes but shows some wear. The steering wheel and the wooden dashboard are in good condition. The electrical control unit for the turn signals needs to be replaced. The door panel on the passenger side needs to be redone.

The original 1000cc 4-cylinder was replaced by a 1300cc in 2007 (original Austin Mini engine). The seller states that the mechanicals work normally as does the 4-speed manual transmission. It received the following charges in 2018:
- New ice washer jar
- Meter cable
- New heating tap
- Thermostat
- Electric stabilizer
- Fuel hose and gauge (2017)

The car has 4 12" rims in good condition. The vehicle brakes.

The seller is a private individual located in France in Cagnes sur mer (06) and accepts visits during the sale. The car will be sold with its French registration and some invoices. The seller advises the future buyer not to leave by road with the car.

The car is sold without reserve price.
Auction information
Dates
Auction opening date: Samedi 2 January 2021 00:00
Auction end date: Monday January 11th 2020 21:15
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