First sold on 1 August 1978 by Spikins of Twickenham, this charming Clubman Estate was fastidiously looked after by its first three owners who had the car regularly serviced and collectively accumulated a spectacular history file for the car.

The third owner, a lady from Ashtead, bought the Mini when it was four years old but she kept it for an amazing 27 years, averaging 1200 miles annually for the first few years and thereafter barely a hundred miles a year.

The fourth owner in Tunbridge Wells acquired the car from renowned Mini specialists Wood & Pickett in 2009 and later in his ownership went on to spend thousands in restoration, repairs and upgrades to create what has to be one of the best Clubman Estates around.

The full specification of his upgrades can be seen in the History Highlights section but it includes a 1380cc custom engine and gearbox by A-series specialist Bill Richards Racing who are the UKs leading tuning specialist for building BMC/Rover 'A' series engines for all forms of motorsport and road use.

The current (fifth) owner and vendor has a small collection of classic cars and always has a keen eye for an interesting vehicle, especially British classics. Already owning a Cooper, this Clubman caught his eye (well it would in that colour), looking almost stock from the outside but having a seriously performant engine under the bonnet. An Oxfordshire local, his grandfather had worked at Cowley for Morris Motors - and all its successors - since the ‘40s so buying the Mini Clubman was a further nod to his memory.

As with many collectors, he’s not driven the car a great deal although it has been out for a few local runs; most notably last summer parking up on the downs with a hamper in the back and having a family picnic.

He’s kept the car professionally stored over the last year and now that he’s trimming his collection, this fantastic Mini is looking to catch someone else’s eye.

1978 Austin Mini Clubman Estate

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