Austin Morris Mini City 1000 - 1981

1981 Leyland Mini 1000 City

Finished in bright red with Cooper-inspired styling, this charming 1981 Leyland Mini 1000 City is accompanied by a selection of restoration photographs, maintenance invoices and historical paperwork, providing a useful insight into its history.

Registered as LWB 923W, the Mini has been in its current ownership since 2019 and has an indicated mileage of 59,446 miles. During this time, it has benefited from restoration work, including preparation and repainting of sections of the bodywork. Photographs document various stages of the process, offering a glimpse into the work carried out.

The Mini’s Cooper-inspired appearance has evolved over the years, with an eight-slot grille, alloy wheels, opening rear windows, replacement bumpers, black carpets and a Cooper-style interior. An earlier owner’s description also references a 12G940 cylinder head, K&N air filter and LCB tubular manifold, alongside attention to suspension bushes and other mechanical components.

The history file includes numerous invoices from Mini Sport Ltd, previous MOT certificates and additional paperwork.

The bright red paintwork remains generally presentable, with a couple of minor rust blemishes, notably above the boot lid and around the passenger-side front bodywork.

With its unmistakable classic Mini character, Cooper-inspired styling and accompanying history file, this is an appealing example of an iconic British motoring favourite.