Highlights
- Desirable John Cooper Signature edition
- Well-preserved example from a collection of classics
- Highly original to factory specifications
The Appeal
One of the great sports car designers of the post-war years, John Cooper recognised that the Mini's performance potential early on. As a small, light, front-wheel-drive car, the Mini responded exceedingly well to additional power, predating the hot hatch phenomenon that would emerge decades later.
As production of the original Mini drew to a close, Rover celebrated the car's long-standing connection with the Cooper Car Company by producing a highly specified special edition.
This 1991 example presents as a highly original and exceedingly well-kept example. Having been part of a classic collection and kept garaged under SORN, this Mini offers a rare, unmissable opportunity for Mini enthusiasts and collectors.
As production of the original Mini drew to a close, Rover celebrated the car's long-standing connection with the Cooper Car Company by producing a highly specified special edition.
This 1991 example presents as a highly original and exceedingly well-kept example. Having been part of a classic collection and kept garaged under SORN, this Mini offers a rare, unmissable opportunity for Mini enthusiasts and collectors.
History and Paperwork
- 71,070 miles indicated
- MOT expired October 2022
- Seven former registered keepers
- UK market RHD example
- Currently SORN and kept garaged as part of a classic collection
The Condition
- Bodywork and paint present exceedingly well with John Cooper Signature racing stripes
- Minilite-style alloy wheels
- Le Mans-style fuel cap
- Smart chromework with minimal wear apparent
- Cream leather seats with red piping appear in very good order, with very few marks
- Dashboard presented in good original order
- Bluetooth DIN stereo fitted
- Fitted with alloy wheels
The Mechanics
- 1,275cc A Series engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Starts, runs and drives, the vendor tells us
- The vendor reports enjoying driving this Mini, noting it's "hard not to smile"
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