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BMC Austin Mini 1000 MKII 998cc — 1969

A nicely restored classic Mini Mk2 – the last saloon model with external door hinges and sliding windows.

Nisse Brandt
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"A Mini always turns heads, and the red paint with the black roof brings to mind its sportier sibling – the Cooper S."

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STALLARHOLMEN UTANFÖR STRÄNGNÄS
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Nisse Brandt
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Rebecca R Bengtsson
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"A Mini always turns heads, and the red paint with the black roof brings to mind its sportier sibling – the Cooper S."

Description

This Austin Mini Mk2 was purchased by the current owner in 1994 in Tobo. At the time, the car was stored in a barn and needed to be moved. It had a rusty rear subframe and was in need of some care.

The Mini was originally bought new in 1969 by a woman in Örbyhus, who owned it for five years before selling it to another woman from the same town. Eventually, it ended up with a new owner who fitted a new camshaft, installed twin carburetors, and upgraded the exhaust manifold. After that, the Mini came into the care of its current owner.

He replaced the rear subframe and repaired a few small rust spots. The paint couldn’t be polished to a decent shine, so the car was fully disassembled and repainted. It was then reassembled with many new parts. Later that same year, the owner began scraping off the undercoating and discovered a small rust spot in the left door pillar, which has not been addressed.

The engine received a light overhaul, including new valve stem seals. The car comes with original steel wheels and Lokari inner fenders. It currently sits on tires with good tread, mounted on Wolfrace alloy wheels.

Technical data

  • Year
    1969/1969 
  • Registration date
    1969-12-22 
  • Mileage
    62440 km 
  • Registration Number
    AJU079 
  • Chassis Number
    1367829 
  • Kw / hp
    26 / 35 
  • Fuel Type
    Petrol 
  • Transmission
    Manual 
  • Interior finish
    Vinyl 
  • Colour
    Red 

Condition

  • Mechanical condition:

    Engine and drivetrain are in working order. The Hydrolastic suspension on the right side may have a leak. New exhaust system installed.

  • Interior condition:

    The interior is in good condition, including the headliner, door panels, and floor mats. The dashboard is in nice shape. Both the engine bay and boot area present better than in many other Minis.

  • Exterior condition:

    The paint is in good and glossy condition. The chrome trim is also in nice shape. The Wolfrace wheels look great. Some visible weld repairs – see photos for details.

  • General condition:

    A solid second-generation Mini that, with a bit of tinkering and care, has the potential to become a truly charming example – especially considering it's already in good, usable condition.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2023-05-10
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1969-12-22 (typbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1969-12-22
Senast godkända besiktning: 2009-08-24
Besiktigad tom: 2011-08-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Ja
Antal ägare: 6

Facts about the model

The “Mini,” or “Hundkojan” as it was affectionately known in Sweden, was produced under the BMC umbrella and sold under different names such as Austin and Morris, as well as the more luxurious versions from Wolseley and Riley. This practice, known as "badge engineering," meant that apart from minor differences like badges and grilles, the cars were essentially the same.

The very first Mini was introduced in 1959 and was revolutionary for its space-saving, clever design, the work of engineer Alec Issigonis. His vision was to create a simple, affordable car with excellent handling – and he succeeded.

One person who immediately saw the car’s potential was John Cooper, who at the time ran a Formula One racing team using BMC engines. He believed the Mini could become something more than just a people’s car. However, Issigonis was initially against the idea of turning his creation into a performance car – he saw the Mini as a car for the masses, not for motorsport.

In 1961, Cooper got his way. A larger 997 cc engine producing 57 hp was developed (compared to the original 850’s 37 hp), and the Mini Cooper was born. It came with unique interior trim, disc brakes, and a contrasting roof color.

In 1963, a more powerful version was introduced in a limited production run – the Cooper S 1071 cc, equipped with larger and stronger disc brakes. Then came 1964, a pivotal year in Mini history: three new engine variants were introduced – the Cooper S 1275 cc, the Cooper S 970 cc, and a more street-friendly 998 cc engine for the regular Cooper.

The reason for all these engine variations? Racing regulations. Different classes were based on engine displacement – up to 850 cc, 1000 cc, 1150 cc, and 1300 cc – and BMC wanted a Mini for each one.

There truly was a Mini for every racing class.

Location and viewing Information

Location: Stallarholmen utanför Strängnäs

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Nisse Brandt
+46 707 50 89 99
nisse@bilwebauctions.se

Pick up

Collection must take place before: 2025-06-26.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

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