Highlights

A solid Mini Clubman full of retro charm
Elegant brown-on-beige colour scheme
Extremely original and carefully maintained over the years
Registered in Italy

The Attractions

In 1969, British Leyland entrusted Roy Haynes with the challenging and important task of designing a new restyled model of the classic Mini. The car was already ten years old and to the managers at Longbridge it was beginning to look a little dated. The new version was christened the Clubman and featured a more modern design, characterised by a longer, squarer front end, while the rest of the car remained largely unchanged from the previous model.

Conceived as a luxury version of the Mini, the safer and more fully-equipped Clubman met the demands of the most discerning drivers of the 1970s, but however popular it was, it did not replace the legendary original Issigonis design in the hearts of enthusiasts. It is, however, a particularly rare and coveted version of one of the icons of British motoring, today one of the best-known and best-loved classic cars, especially with station wagon or Estate bodywork, like the one we are pleased to present.

Offered in a rare colour combination that is indeed very elegant and attractive, this car with its unmistakable retro charm looks stunning and we have been told it is solid and well maintained, with its original interior still in excellent condition.

History and Documentation

Unfortunately, we were not given much information about the history of this car
Produced in 1979
Registered in Italy and with documentation
We have been informed that this Mini is ready to go
The five-digit odometer shows 74,947 km
We have received no overhaul information

Condition

Original bodywork with a few minor dents and marks
Bubbles and small surface defects are visible in some places
Paintwork and decorative lines show slight signs of wear
Original stickers
Chrome plating shows slight patina
Original Leyland wheels in fair condition
Original interior with checked fabric seat covers
No traces of rips or tears
Dashboard in good overall condition with traces of wear normal for its age
Radio housed under the dashboard
All instrumentation is well readable
Gear knob with wood finish
Carpet appears a little worn
Some signs of wear on headlining
Door panels appear in good condition
Luggage compartment appears to be in good condition

The Mechanics

A Series 4-cylinder engine, 998 cm³ (1.0 litre)
4-speed manual gearbox
The engine compartment appears to be in good condition for its age
Some slight traces of localised corrosion
No mechanical modifications have been reported to us
We have been informed that this Mini is in good condition and ready to go

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