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Description
This shortened 1968 Mini is not for anyone looking to blend into the crowd. With its lively 1275 cc engine, distinctive styling, and matching trailer, it attracts attention wherever it goes. A truly fun build featuring a flip-front, front disc brakes, and a soft top, full of personality and carrying the unmistakable spirit of classic British car culture.
The car is fairly well built and has a fantastic attitude, although time has left its mark. Unfortunately, the brake pedal currently goes to the floor, the engine produces blue smoke, and the rev counter is not functioning. Even so, all the charm remains. It has that special feeling of a project with soul and history, ready for someone who wants to breathe new life into it and get it back on the road again.
Perfect as an eye-catching promotional vehicle for a business or simply as a fun car for someone who enjoys standing out. The car is inspected and road approved, although the trailer must undergo inspection before it can legally be used on public roads. Supplied with two sets of keys.
The car is fairly well built and has a fantastic attitude, although time has left its mark. Unfortunately, the brake pedal currently goes to the floor, the engine produces blue smoke, and the rev counter is not functioning. Even so, all the charm remains. It has that special feeling of a project with soul and history, ready for someone who wants to breathe new life into it and get it back on the road again.
Perfect as an eye-catching promotional vehicle for a business or simply as a fun car for someone who enjoys standing out. The car is inspected and road approved, although the trailer must undergo inspection before it can legally be used on public roads. Supplied with two sets of keys.
Free history (18)
Technical data
Year
1968/1968
Registration date
1968-05-31
Mileage
70929 km
Registration Number
GFM473
Chassis Number
1064559
Kw / hp
27 / 37
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Vinyl
Colour
Yellow
Condition
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Mechanical condition
The engine starts easily but runs rich and also produces a noticeable amount of blue smoke. The brake pedal goes to the floor with no braking effect, and the handbrake is not functioning. The rev counter is inoperative. The steering wheel is cracked at the top and should be replaced.
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Interior condition
Customised and colour-matched interior in used condition. Overall condition is decent, with the expected signs of wear and use throughout — please refer to the photos for details.
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Exterior condition
The paintwork is in used condition with minor blemishes and scratches. There are signs of age and wear, but overall it remains presentable. The soft top is too tight, and the front mounting rail has broken (see photo), meaning the car is currently best enjoyed with the roof folded down until this is repaired. Side windows and their frames are included — see photos.
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General condition
A fun and attention-grabbing “Mini” in a condition that calls for some care and improvement. For the handy enthusiast, however, these are relatively minor and manageable issues to address.
MOT (tech. insp.)
Fordonsstatus: Itrafik 2023-05-15
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1968-05-31 (regbes) (Ombes:19960828)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1968-05-31
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-07-24
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 12
Ursprungsbesiktning: 1968-05-31 (regbes) (Ombes:19960828)
Datum i trafik första gången: 1968-05-31
Senast godkända besiktning: 2017-07-24
Besiktningsbefriad: Ja
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 12
Facts about the model
The Mini — or “hundkojan” (“the doghouse”) as it became known in Sweden — was produced under the BMC umbrella and sold under the Austin and Morris brands, as well as in more luxurious versions marketed as Wolseley and Riley. This was a classic example of what became known as “badge engineering,” where the differences between models were largely limited to badges and grilles.
The first Mini, or “hundkoja” in Swedish terminology, was introduced in 1959. It was revolutionary thanks to its clever, space-saving design created by Alec Issigonis. His vision was to build a simple, affordable car with excellent handling characteristics — and that is exactly what he achieved.
One person who truly appreciated the car was John Cooper, who at the time ran a top-level Formula racing team. Cooper already used BMC engines in his race cars and understood their potential. An idea was born. John Cooper approached Alec Issigonis with the concept of fitting a more powerful engine to the Mini, but Issigonis was initially completely uninterested. He saw the Mini as a practical people’s car, not as the competition machine Cooper envisioned.
Eventually, in 1961, John Cooper got his way. An enlarged 997 cc version of the original 850 cc engine was developed, producing 57 hp instead of the standard car’s 37 hp. The Mini Cooper was born. It featured unique interior trim, front disc brakes, and often a contrasting roof colour.
An even more performance-oriented version arrived in 1963 in a limited production run — the Cooper S 1071 cc — which also received larger and more powerful disc brakes.
A great deal happened in 1964. Three new engine variants were introduced: the Cooper S 1275 cc and 970 cc, along with a more civilized 998 cc engine for the standard Cooper intended primarily for road use. The reason for developing so many different engine sizes was the class structure used in motorsport at the time, where racing categories were divided by engine displacement. There were classes for cars up to 850 cc, 1000 cc, 1150 cc, and 1300 cc — meaning there was effectively a Mini built for every class.
The first Mini, or “hundkoja” in Swedish terminology, was introduced in 1959. It was revolutionary thanks to its clever, space-saving design created by Alec Issigonis. His vision was to build a simple, affordable car with excellent handling characteristics — and that is exactly what he achieved.
One person who truly appreciated the car was John Cooper, who at the time ran a top-level Formula racing team. Cooper already used BMC engines in his race cars and understood their potential. An idea was born. John Cooper approached Alec Issigonis with the concept of fitting a more powerful engine to the Mini, but Issigonis was initially completely uninterested. He saw the Mini as a practical people’s car, not as the competition machine Cooper envisioned.
Eventually, in 1961, John Cooper got his way. An enlarged 997 cc version of the original 850 cc engine was developed, producing 57 hp instead of the standard car’s 37 hp. The Mini Cooper was born. It featured unique interior trim, front disc brakes, and often a contrasting roof colour.
An even more performance-oriented version arrived in 1963 in a limited production run — the Cooper S 1071 cc — which also received larger and more powerful disc brakes.
A great deal happened in 1964. Three new engine variants were introduced: the Cooper S 1275 cc and 970 cc, along with a more civilized 998 cc engine for the standard Cooper intended primarily for road use. The reason for developing so many different engine sizes was the class structure used in motorsport at the time, where racing categories were divided by engine displacement. There were classes for cars up to 850 cc, 1000 cc, 1150 cc, and 1300 cc — meaning there was effectively a Mini built for every class.
Location and viewing Information
Location: Västerås
For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:
Nisse Brandt
+46 707 50 89 99
nisse@bilwebauctions.se
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: 2026-06-03.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.
Auction information
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