Highlights
- Extensive John Cooper upgrades
- High gloss cherry paintwork
- Impressive history file
The Appeal
Is there a more iconic car in terms of British automotive marvels? Quite possibly, the Mini faces unrivalled success on that front.
From those very early MK1s back in 1959, the Mini shot from success to success, finding fame in the media, in the hearts of the British public, and of course, on the racing circuit.
From those very early MK1s back in 1959, the Mini shot from success to success, finding fame in the media, in the hearts of the British public, and of course, on the racing circuit.
Arguably one of the most popular and well established Mini racing series, the Mini7 or Mini Se7en series has provided riveting, quality racing since its first introduction at Brands Hatch in 1966. The racing series still goes strong to this day, keeping the Mini’s racing legacy alive.
H442 MOF started life as a 1990 Mini Mayfair, but just a year after purchase, was treated to a host of John Cooper upgrades to turn it from a sedate city car into an aggressive performance machine.
In its current guise the Mini stands as a wonderful tribute to those epic Mini7 racers and is a truly wonderful example.
For those who appreciate good quality performance Minis, this isn’t one to miss.
For those who appreciate good quality performance Minis, this isn’t one to miss.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 10/10/1990
- Signed John Cooper conversion certificate
- Collection of John Cooper garages invoices for parts and work undertaken as part of the Cooper conversion
- MOT valid with no advisories until 24/08/2023
- Collection of former MOT certificates
- Factory service book with regular stamped services
- Rover book pack and owners literature
- V5 registration document present with the vehicle
- Large quantity of independent service history
The Interior
- Great quality custom cabin
- Presents in marvellous shape
- Partially stripped interior
- Upgraded Corbeau bucket seats and harnesses
- Dove grey painted show cage
- Original John Cooper steering wheel
- John Cooper window winders
- John Cooper door pulls
- Great quality door panels
- Manually operated sunroof still in great working condition
- All interior trim is of an excellent clean quality
- Interior mounted fire extinguisher
The Exterior
- Beautiful high gloss cherry paintwork
- Side mounted white John Cooper livery
- Entire car presents absolutely wonderfully
- A true showstopper courtesy of the simply impeccable paint scheme
- Upgraded John Cooper wide arches
- Car has been dechromed, with a powder coated grille, light surrounds and bumpers now in a far more fitting matt black finish
- 10” wheel conversion kit
- Specialist component 3 piece split rim wheels (10”/7J)
- Four great quality Yokohama A032R tyres
The Mechanics
- Subject to extensive John Cooper and independent performance upgrades
- John Cooper 1000cc head
- John Cooper 2” manifold
- John Cooper 2” straight through centre mounted exhaust
- All John Cooper parts installed by John Cooper garages
- Twin SU carburetors with twin long trumpet air filters for improved performance
- GAZ lowered shocks on the front and rear
- KAD short shifter
- Red Dot fast road donuts in the front and rear of the car
- Starts excellently with the current owner reporting a brilliant, vivid and engaging drive from the little Mini
Summary
If ever there was a Mini to sell itself on aesthetics alone, it would be this one.
Simply gorgeous mile deep high gloss cherry paintwork, a beautiful stance and the performance capability of those legendary Mini7 racers, this is a tribute car that does the model proud.
This must surely be one of the finest and most exciting Minis available on the market today.
This must surely be one of the finest and most exciting Minis available on the market today.
With an extensive service history, and long advisory free MOT, this is one that's ready to be enjoyed right from the first moment of ownership.
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