Austin Mini LIMOUSINE

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 on Saturday the 21st of March Sunday the 22nd of March, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. , This particular 1985 Austin Mini Stretch Limousine is a professionally engineered fourdoor conversion based on mid1980s donor Mini and constructed in the early 2000s by a North Wales specialist, purposebuilt for hospitality and promotional use,Powered by the proven 1,275cc ASeries engine, uprated with bolton enhancements including an upgraded carburettor, improved fuel pump, bespoke alloy radiator and a freeflowing exhaust system, ensuring dependable performance and ease of maintenance,Thoughtfully executed stretch conversion incorporating structural bracing and a strengthened floor plan, preserving the Minis characteristic agility whilst accommodating extended limousine proportions,Wellpresented passenger compartment offering rear seating for four in comfort, complemented by front headrests, a bespoke veneereffect dashboard, decent switchgear and a sporting threespoke wooden steering wheel,Distinctive exterior presentation featuring a carbonfibre wrapped roof and Minilitestyle alloy wheels, lending a purposeful yet playful visual presence entirely in keeping with the Minis extrovert character,First registered in 1985 and subsequently acquired by a noted Mini collector shortly after conversion, forming part of private collections in Devon and elsewhere, with only sparing use in recent years,We suggest that with little or no recent use, light recommissioning and cosmetic refreshing will be required, offering considerable potential as a hospitality vehicle, promotional tool or conversationpiece addition to any Mini or coachbuilt collection,