1966 Morris Mini Mk1 848cc Restored. 1st Owner for 52 yrs

Available to buy is this SHOW/ COLLECTORS Mk 1 MINI MINOR, UK supplied.”AS SEEN ON SHOW THIS WEEKEND Sept 6th AT MINIS BY THE SEA WORTHING”. Here I offer you my personally owned, the sweetest Morris Mini Minor 850. FEATURED IN THE RECENT 2025 EDITION OF “MINI WORLD MAGAZINE”, remarkably owned by its 1st Owner for 52 years from 1966 right through to 2018. Kept absolutely as original 1966 factory spec today with only having had a sympathetic restoration carried out over a 3yr period in 2019 and is now ready to go having only covered 8, 000 miles since. To have one restored today to this standard would cost in excess of £20, 000 plus a donor car! This one is fully prepared and just serviced. Last MOT’d in Jan 2024 with the 3 minor advises all dealt with. The car is MOT exempt now. Ready for a new custodian to be cherished and enjoyed and have fun driving one of the most famous, and pretty rare today, certainly in this condition little cars in the world, the Mk 1 Mini. She was invited to be on display this summer (2026) at Goodwood Classic Car Sunday Breakfast Club. I’ve personally driven her about 100 miles, such fun and I’ve gone to other shows and shes won a prize. Delivered New at some £560 on the road in June 1966 by Wellsteeds of Newport Ltd, Newport, Gwent. Tweed Grey with Tartan Red Trim interior and fitted heater, all confirmed in its Heritage Trust Certificate with its original Number Plate KAX226D. It stayed in Monmouthshire for 52yrs until the DVLA confirmed its 1st owner sold the car in 2018. This was when this beautiful little car underwent its almost back to better than new sympathetic restoration. Amazingly the body shell today is the original, still with its factory body tags in the footwell and engine bay, only a few panels were replaced, such as inner A Panels, Sills, Rear Valance, Bonnet and Bootlid. The whole car was repainted, new glass and all rubbers and re chroming. The Original Matching Numbered Engine / Gearbox removed, refurbished and refitted, with new clutch and many ancillaries; water pump, polybush mountings, upgraded starter motor/ Electronic Ignition, suspension and brakes all refurbished, new full wiring loom and battery and upgraded P700 Headlamps. A beautifully completed Full Interior Re fresh to original spec and all Trim to its 66 Spec Incl Front and rear seating, all door cards parcel shelf and Roof lining all by Newton Commercial, the best quality you can buy Incl New Inertia Seat Belts. Just recently fitted with Brand New Morris Cooper Wheels and Tyres for that little extra grip and safety (I have the 850 originals) and complete new back to front exhaust system. All comes independently Pre Delivery checked, HPI clear. An absolutely superb example of an 1966 Historic Tax/ Mot Exempt Morris Mini Minor Mk 1. This wonderful example wants for absolutely nothing. She drives superbly, will cruise at 50mph + , with a little more if you want. Accurate Seedo reading , Oil Pressure sits well at 50-55 once warm and the Temp Gauge sits on Normal. The gearbox is nice and smooth with 2nd/ 3rd & 4th Syncro all working well. No nasty rattles or Knocks , all to prove how much and how well loved this super mini has been cared for. To find a early Mk 1 in this fabulous condition that starts on the button and drives so well on the market today is extremely difficult to find and trust what your buying. Of course there are always a few cheaper ones, but the condition overall is key to your hopefully safe investment and ownership fun. I welcome you to come and have a look. DO CALL me direct on the details below ANY TIME FOR A CHAT. VIEWING WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT: NR GOODWOOD CHICHESTER WEST SUSSEX. Offered here at £16750