Recent full service including new pads and front shocks
The Appeal
It's fair to say that the Mini revolutionised automobile history - and by 1997, despite looking decidedly odd on the increasingly modern British network, had become a truly eccentric survivor. Britpop and the like had set the world into a period of Cool Britannia, and the Mini wasn't just fun - it was trendy. When the writing was on the wall in the last few years of production, the public remained very enthusiastic.
This lovely Mini Cooper is presented in a classic green exterior with a stylish black and cream interior. It has been kept highly original, too, practically a time capsule save the Stage 1 engine kit featuring a Maniflow LCB. The result is a highly desirable late-90s Mini that'll attract plenty of admiring glances, and plenty of very proud smiles from the lucky new owner!
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1997
3 previous registered keepers
In current ownership since 2016
MOT valid until April 2025
Has been in storage for long periods of time
Service book lost
Actual mileage is about 63,000, speedometer changed in 2016
The Condition
Presented in that oh-so-iconic shade of British Racing Green
Upper bodywork in great condition
Light signs of use to the paintwork
Chromework in good order
Decals all present and correct
Original branded Minilite alloys
Very good underside, wax oiled a few years ago
Internally, the car is very nicely kept
Two-tone upholstery in good order with no rips or tears
Driver's side door card is looking a little tired
Very light scratch on the near side rear panel
Walnut dash carries some cracks and marking
All instruments are clear and legible
Light wear to the carpets
Very gentle marks to the headlining
The Mechanics
1,275cc A-Series I4 engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Stage 1 kit with Maniflow LCB
Engine bay looks in excellent order
Recent full service undertaken including new pads and front shocks
We understand the car to be in excellent working order
We've no reports of any mechanical issues
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