Highlights

Matching numbers example
Restored in 2016 with engine, body, and interior works
Original 1970s 10-inch Dunlop D1 alloy wheels with new tyres
Valid MOT until March 2026
Imported from Italy with only 1 former registered keeper

The Appeal

The Mini may already be legendary - but you could argue it's Innocenti's take on the diminutive classic that captures the car at its best. Italy had a big appetite for compact cars, especially the Anglocentric wares that were being accompanied by the British musical invasion. Innocenti, who were usually occupied building mopeds and scooters, opted to avoid the excruciating import fees and assemble the Mini under licence - with a touch of Italian flair.

The resulting cars are generally agreed to be better built and more comfortably trimmed than their English contemporaries, without losing that charming, down-to-earth character of the original. They remain highly desirable - the cream of the crop for Issignosis's masterpiece.

This particular 1973 car is an impressive example through and through. A matching numbers car, comprehensively restored, this ex-Italian import has been beautifully cared for since arriving on British soil. It's not often these desirable variants of the Mini come to market, and we expect this one will garner plenty of interest.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1973
Two UK owners
Restored in 2016 with engine, body, and interior works carried out
Registered with DVLA in December 2018
One former UK registered keeper
Matching number car
Two sets of keys
Indicates 82,814km on a five-figure odometer
Garaged with very little use over the past four years
MOT exempt, but supplied with an advisory-free MOT until March 2026
Engine dyno readout from 2019 supplied - with very low kilometres covered since

The Condition

Inner panels wax oiled
Panel gaps and paint appear tidy
Paintwork is bright and nicely presented
Front light bezels could use re-chroming
The rest of the brightwork is in fine order
Original 1970s 10-inch Dunlop D1 alloy wheels with new 165 Yokohama tyres
Beautifully presented and re-undersealed chassis
Standard 1300 Export interior with everything working
Seats and carpets removed to check floors in June 2024 (rock solid), cleaned inside and re-painted
Upholstery is clean and well-kept
No sign of any rips or tears
All instruments are clean and legible

The Mechanics

1,300cc A-Series 4-cylinder engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Engine bay in excellent order
Upgraded fuse box with blade fuses and relays
Engine work carried out in 2016
We understand the car to be in fine fettle with no mechanical issues

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