Highlights

Extensive restoration completed summer 2026
Many heritage repair panels and rebuilt subframes
Fully resprayed in original anthracite and interior refurbished with new dashboard
Mechanicals overhauled including engine refresh
Recent service plus timing chain and water pump
One of the last classic Minis produced
Genuine Sportpack with wide arches, Minilite wheels, white roof, and bonnet stripes
Only 56,700 miles from new
MOT valid until August 2027 with no advisories

The Appeal

It’s a testament to the enduring appeal of the classic Mini that the current keeper has put so much time, money and effort into bringing this low-mileage Sportpack back to life. Bought as a restoration project in 2024, it has received a truly extensive overhaul that included a raft of new heritage repair panels, rebuilt subframes, underside stone chipped and full respray. The mechanicals have also been overhauled with a recent timing chain, water pump and service. The interior has been refreshed with a new dashboard amongst other improvements.

With its wide arches, 13" Minilite wheels, white roof, and bonnet stripes, the Sportpack is among the highly sought-after of all late-production classic Minis. This car is said to have been originally supplied by John Cooper Garages in Ferring and has spent most of its on the south coast.

Here is a chance to acquire a really tidy example of the final Mini where someone has done the hard work for you. It comes to market with current MOT valid to August 2027 with no advisories.

The vendor says:

“The car is iconic and one of the last classic Minis. It has the right spec being a Sportpack with the wide arches, white roof and bonnet stripes. Everything has been check and been over it not the normal mini that looks great but has underlying rust issues. It drives well and is the best thing for a spirited drive around county lanes and B roads.”

Key Information

Mileage: 56,700 miles indicated (supported by MOTs and partial service history)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
MOT status: valid until 11th August 2027 with no advisories
Technical specs: 1,275cc inline four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Vehicle handbook with partial service history; John Cooper Garages rear window sticker and keyrings retained, restoration invoices, V5C, MOTs

Partial service history:

06/10 - 46,211 miles - Cumberland Service Station
09/07 - 42,349 miles - A&J Lawrence
08/04 - 32,022 miles - M Bowley Vehicle Repairs
08/03 - 26,173 miles - M Bowley
07/02 - 18,658 miles - M Bowley
07/99 - 5,172 miles - Seward
01/99 - 2,979 miles - Seward
09/98 - 852 miles - Seward

Summary of 2024 to 2026 restoration:

Heritage repair panels:
- Wings
- Front panel
- Scuttle
- Doors
- Door steps
- Rear valance
- Front floors
- Sills
Subframes removed sandblasted, painted in 2k gloss anthracite and rebuilt
New suspension bushes and dampers
Brakes overhauled
Engine work:
- New water pump
- Spark plugs
- Timing chain
- Clutch
- Exhaust system replaced
- Full service about 300 miles ago

The Detail

Full respray completed since 2024 in original anthracite metallic
Minor paintwork imperfections noted but no particular dents or scratches reported
Vendor states that there is no rust present
Underside fully stone chipped after all rust was removed
Heritage repair panels as above
Subframes removed and refurbished as above
Recent service, timing chain and water pump
Spark plugs, clutch and exhaust system also replaced
New starter motor and drive belt also fitted
Twin back box RC40 exhaust fitted as the only non-standard engine modification
Hi/low adjustable suspension trumpets fitted, allowing adjustable ride height
Four additional front lights fitted (two driving, two fog) all functioning correctly
Vendor describes original half leather seats as in good condition
Minor bolster wear on the driver's seat and some discolouration on the rear seats
New genuine moulded one-piece carpet fitted
New dashboard installed retaining the original gauges
Vendor reports all switchgear and gauges are functional
Modern Pioneer head unit fitted with Bluetooth and DAB
DAB reception is noted as variable
No advisories on MOT

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