1977 Leyland Mini 998 LS

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Vehicle details

Date of manufacture
Paint color code
Silver Blue: Dulon/Dulux Paint Code: 562-30341
Trim colour and material
Blue spotted cloth / nylon like fabric seats with black vinyl backing, black carpet, door trims and cream roof lining
Mileage
Unknown
Transmission
Manual (floor shift)
Engine Type
4 cylinder
Engine number
Unknown (please contact us if you know)
Chassis number/VIN
022D2S1M09/24997
other id
Not Applicable

This is a very rare mini 998 LS. The 998 LS was introduced as the successor to the mini S and SS, and was considered a top spec model. The 998 LS in some ways was more equipped than the 1275 LS, with items such as grille mounted foglights standard (whilst these features were optional on the 1275 LS.

This car is the most common colour you will find the 998 LS in - metallic blue. Often, these came with a vinyl roof (usually dark blue originally to give a 2 tone effect). However, these days, unless you find one restored to original specifications, 998 LS cars have usually been painted all over, or simply have the roof painted the darker blue rather than the vinyl covering.

Unfortunately we do not have an engine number for this car. If anyone has any information about it, or its whereabouts, please do get in contact with us.

A comprehensive identification guide for the 998LS can be found here: http://classicregister.com/content/how-identify-1977-1978-leyland-mini-998-ls