Description
Imperial War Museum | Duxford, Cambridgeshire
Viewing: Tues 8th April from 12pm
Auction: Wed 9th April from 9am
Location: IWM Duxford Airfield, Cambridge CB22 4QR
1977 British Leyland Mini 1000
Silver Jubilee Competition Prize and 5, 500 miles from new
Estimate
£18, 000 - £22, 000
Registration No: SJW 842S
Chassis No: XL2S1N420542A
MOT: Exempt
First prize in a competition to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth II's Silver Jubilee
Warranted 5, 500 miles from new
Retained by its first owner for thirty-one years
Stored in a temperature controlled environment
This remarkable Mini 1000 is warranted to have covered just 5, 500 miles from new. First prize in a competition held by St Cuthbert’s Co-op and Colgate toothpaste to celebrate HM Queen Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee, the diminutive saloon’s paintwork is reputedly a non-standard hue that was specially applied to commemorate the occasion. Won by an Edinburgh school teacher, Margaret Irvine, her lack of a driving licence saw ‘SJW 842S’ remain garaged for the first three years of its life. Driven sparingly, the four-seater had covered a mere 2, 000 miles or so by the time it was bought by one of Miss Irvine’s neighbours during 2008. Another lady, the latter sold the Mini 1000 to her brother who then passed it to his son. Finally leaving the Everett family’s custody in 2021 when it relocated to Suffolk, the Silver saloon remains notably original. The contrasting Dark Blue vinyl upholstery is as well preserved as one might expect and the supplying dealer’s rear window sticker and tax disc holder are still in situ. The factory-fitted tyres were swapped for fresh rubber some years ago but have been kept for posterity. Surely unique given its backstory, this delightful Mini is offered for sale with V5C Registration Document, Competition Winner’s Telegram, numerous old MOTs and other paperwork.
MOT History:
17th August 1984 - 408 miles
19th November 1987 - 1, 435 miles
18th September 2008 - 2, 083 miles
1st October 2009 - 3, 448 miles
5th October 2010 - 3, 678 miles
24th October 2011 - 4, 802 miles
25th September 2012 - 4, 892 miles
22nd January 2014 - 5, 053 miles
21st February 2015 - 5, 238 miles
22nd October 2016 - 5, 373 miles
24th October 2017 - 5, 386 miles
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Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
