Description
The Bolesworth Castle March 2025 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 09th March 2025.
1989 Rover Mini Cabriolet
*** NO RESERVE***
Registration – G444 WLM
Chassis No. – SAXXL2Sthe details below
M. O. T. – TBC
Odometer – 68, 000
photographs coming shortly
‘G444 WLM’ started life as a limited edition Mini Rose, of which just 400 were thought to have been made. From new, however, ‘G444 WLM’ was professionally converted to a cabriolet specification with a roll over bar fitted along with additional strengthening and a hood. This, of course, makes it a very rare Mini indeed. ‘G444 WLM’s’ current owner is the sixth to date having acquired the Mini in January 2017 with a modest 68, 000 miles covered so far. ‘G444 WLM’ has benefitted from plenty of work over the years, including a restoration about 5 years ago. This included a respray, as well as attention to the engine and brakes. ‘G444 WLM’ is currently SORN so will require an MOT before road use. Offered here with no reserve.
This rare Mini looks distinctive with its Surrey Top style hood and bright white livery. This is complemented by black wheel arch extensions and matt black painted bumpers. A sporty set of RSP Minilite style alloy wheels are also fitted. The legendary, small but commodious Mini cabin is finished with the grey fabric standard on the Mini Rose. A three spoke Mini steering wheel is fitted and the dashboard is fitted with a white finished facia panel with built in glove box. The carpets are finished in black, and the standard Mini instrument binnacle is present. The vendor rated the bodywork and paintwork as “average” and the interior as “good.”
In mechanical terms ‘G444 WLM’ is standard Mini fare. This means the erstwhile 998cc A-Plus engine is transversely placed in the engine bay. In this iteration it was fed by a single carburettor and originally produced around 42bhp. Power is fed to the front wheels via a four speed manual transmission. ‘G444 WLM’ combines a sensible original mileage with a recent mechanical overhaul to present in a reportedly decent mechanical condition. The engine and transmission is rated as “good” and the electrics as “average.” The original Mini Sky and Rose models were produced in a total edition of 1, 000 cars. Roughly 400 of these were the Rose (pink roof) and 600 the Sky (blue roof).
In summary:
A very rare Mini professionally converted from new to a cabriolet
Benefitting from a restoration around 5 years ago
Offered with a sensible mileage and ownership history
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 09th March 2025.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 08th March and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 09th March, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 09th March, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
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