THE PRACTICAL CLASSICS CLASSIC CAR & RESTORATION SHOW SALE 23rd & 24th March 2024

56 CCA The Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale 2024 LOT 148 Estimate: £19,000 - £22,000 1959 AUSTIN MINI 850 - INDICATING 14,365 MILES Purchased new in Johannesburg in early 1960 and believed to be the third-oldest surviving South African-built Mini. • Originally assembled (CKD from Longbridge) at Blackheath Assembly Plant in Cape Town with various parts locally produced, including the interior trim, window glass, washer bottle etc. which are unique to these cars • Mrs Hughes bought the car new in Johannesburg in early 1960 and moved back to the UK in 1966 bringing the Mini with her, travelling on the ‘SA Vaal’ from Durban to Southampton • It was UK-registered, FTR 204D, on its arrival (original logbook in file) and then driven to Northumberland to her new address • Used very sparingly and eventually sold upon her passing in October 1998 by auction • According to our vendor ‘The car is totally untouched. Original paint with a few minor age- related marks, rubber floor covering, original seats and interior and rubber boot mat’ • He acquired it in 2011 and has used it as a show car being prominently featured on the 1959 Mini Register stand at shows and keeping the mileage to a minimum (14,365 miles currently). It has two previous keepers. Lot Details Reg: FTR 204D Chassis no.: AA2S7 8701 Mileage: 14,365 MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 107/135 ««««¶ More Details Lot 148 Bid On Lot 148