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1979 AUSTIN MINI COOPER 1000

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 22, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$29,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $27,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
MINI Mini hatch and Cooper
Generation
Classic Mini (1959 to 2000)
Version
Mini Cooper
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
XL2SKN615807A
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 38 comparable sales, 30% over its top.

Middle half of sales$12,875 to $20,813
Median$17,353
Sales behind it38Likely

From 38 sales of the Mini hatch and Cooper Mini Cooper (Classic Mini (1959 to 2000)) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $12,875 and $20,813.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1972 Innocenti Mini Cooper 1300Bring a Trailer, Feb. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 26, 2025$17,000
25-Years-Owned 1972 Innocenti Mini Cooper 1300Bring a Trailer, July 16, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 16, 2025$25,500
1989 Mini CooperCars & Bids, April 13, 2026Cars & BidsApril 13, 2026$25,755
1989 Mini CooperCars & Bids, March 30, 2026Cars & BidsMarch 30, 2026$24,000
1969 Austin Mini CooperBring a Trailer, Sept. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 29, 2026$25,250
1968 Austin Mini CooperBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2026$18,900
Supercharged 1990 Rover Mini Cooper RSPBring a Trailer, March 31, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 31, 2026$42,250
1967 Austin Mini Cooper 1275 SGooding Christie's, March 6, 2026Gooding Christie'sMarch 6, 2026$67,500