Highlights

Only 8,488 miles from new
Stunning timewarp condition
Five registered keepers
Highly original Snowberry White car
Remarkable condition inside and out

The Appeal

Your first thought on reading this car’s Highlights or perhaps perusing the photos might be one word: ‘How?’ How has it managed to amass just 8,488 miles from new and how can it look so good, 56 years after it left the factory?

They’re valid questions because cars like this rarely come to market. It is not just an exceptionally low mileage car - it is also in timewarp condition.

Built in 1968, it is one of the later ‘MkII’ ADO16 cars with updated aesthetics - most notable the larger front grille - and peppy 1,275cc engine.

The condition is truly impressive, especially so for a product of the British motor industry - this Snowberry White car presenting much as it surely looked the day it rolled off the forecourt in October 1968. Enthusiasts will relish the originality - there is even a BMC tool kit in its box with the plastic wrapping.

The car has passed through just five keepers in its life and the vendor verifies the low mileage. It is also backed up by the condition and older MOT records.

The ADO16 is one of the best cars Britain has ever produced. This museum-quality car would be the perfect way for the discerning collector to celebrate its greatness.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 21st October 1968
BMIHT certificate dated 2010 confirms 8th October 1968 build and despatch date
Chassis number indicates this car is a ‘S’ prefix Super Deluxe model
Five registered keepers from new
Factory handbook as shown
Workshop manual as shown
Old MOTs to verify low mileage
V5C in current keeper’s name
Registered as a Historic Vehicle so MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Always garage stored according to current keeper
Last MOT expired 201 with 8,081 miles showing on test and no advisories
Showing 8,488 miles in photographs
Vendor confirms that the displayed mileage is correct

The Condition

Original and unrestored Snowberry White paintwork in timewarp condition
Paintwork is in quite stunning condition for age with few signs of use and age
Due to originality buyers should be realistic about paintwork condition
There are some light marks and signs of use to paintwork but barely visible
Bodywork in superb condition with arches, sills and underside presenting very well
Bodywork reportedly unrestored with flush panel fit and straight lines
No accident damage reported by seller and none noted on HPI check
Vendor reports that the underside retains its factory wax treatment
Underside presents very well in photos with clean finish and evidence of underseal
Factory standard Super Deluxe car in very good order with original factory fittings
Sits on General tyres in good order with steel rims and chrome hub caps
Exterior rubber seals and chrome trims all in good order with no obvious deterioration
Exterior glasswork and lights reported to be original and in very good order
Chromework is original and presents well with very light tarnish to note on bumpers
Even retains its original period-correct door protector/reflectors as shown
Black vinyl interior in highly preserved condition with few signs of age or use
Interior features rare optional reclining front seats
Black seats, dashboard, door trims and carpets in very good order
We could not spot any obvious cracks or deterioration to the interior fittings
MkII car with revised exterior aesthetics and strip speedo
We understand that all the lights, interior fittings and electric work correctly
Headlining appears to be original and presents very well

The Mechanics

1,275cc 4cyl engine
4spd manual gearbox
Vendor verifies the low displayed mileage
The odo is also supported by the MOT records
Tidy engine bay as shown
No reported running or driving issues
Vendor tells us the car is entirely standard and unmodified

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