Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025 on Saturday the 22nd of March - Sunday the 23rd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT.
#485 built of the Morris model of the Mini Minor. Pre-Mini launch date - built between 9-17/ 07/ 1959, the Mini was launched on 26/ 07/ 1959
It's a home-market DeLuxe finished in Clipper Blue with Grey Fleck trim
TDL334 was the first Mini to arrive on the Isle of Wight, bought by Mrs Margaret Flux who was 55 years old and couldn’t drive at the time. After many lessons she passed her driving test and was able to enjoy the Mini at last
She was the grandmother of the 1980s band Level 42’s lead singer and slap bass player, Mark King. She gave him the car and he also learned to drive in it
Running in the Family was a 1987 hit for Level 42 who start their '40th' Anniversary Tour this year
Correct parts unique to the 1959 cars include; glass washer bottle (very rare), correct spark plug caps, rubber boot liner, correct hexagonal headed master cylinders, brass top carb, straight gear stick etc.
Original engine, Gold Seal gearbox in the late 1970s. Carpets been replaced but the original seat upholstery remains
It has benefited from a recent front brake overall, new shoes, wheel cylinders and rubber hoses
Magazine featured by Mini World
Very sensibly guided considering it's rarity and celebrity provenance
