Highlights

Iconic classic British city car in desirable Cooper specification
Presented in a striking red and white colour scheme
Largely unmodified, with the exception of a K&N air filter
Owned by the seller’s family for the past 13 years and subsequently treated to a comprehensive restoration, including a bare-metal respray
MOT valid until May 2027

The Appeal

The introduction of the Mini in 1959 marked a turning point in small-car design. Its ingenious transverse-engine, front-wheel-drive layout maximised interior space within an exceptionally compact footprint, creating a template that would go on to influence countless small cars in the decades that followed. More than five million examples were produced during a remarkable 41-year production run.

Light weight, compact dimensions and a wheel-at-each-corner stance endowed the Mini with agile and entertaining handling characteristics, while the sporting Cooper variants added an extra layer of performance to an already engaging package. As a result, the Mini remains one of the most celebrated and influential British cars ever produced.

This example has remained within the same family for the past 13 years and was treated to a comprehensive restoration approximately nine years ago. The work included a respray and the replacement of numerous body panels, helping to preserve the car for future enjoyment.

Finished in an eye-catching colour combination, this Cooper would make a superb addition to any collection, and is ready to provide the uniquely characterful driving experience that has ensured the classic Mini’s enduring popularity for more than six decades.

Key Information

Mileage: 92,696 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 5 May 2027 with some advisories
Technical specs: 1,275cc ‘A-Series’ inline-four, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Owner’s book pack, service book

Service History

12/02 – 47,721 miles – John Cooper Garages Ltd
11/00 – 36,435 miles – John Cooper Garages Ltd
11/98 – 23,790 miles – John Cooper Garages Ltd
02/97 – 11,276 miles – John Cooper Garages Ltd
11/95 – 3,096 miles – Kingsbury Rover
05/91 – 390 miles – Kingsbury Rover

The Detail

Finished in red with a contrasting white roof, mirror caps, bonnet stripes and decals
Black half-leather seats with red piping
White 12-inch Minilite alloy wheels
Wood-veneer dashboard
Sony CD stereo
K&N air filter
Acquired by the seller’s family 13 years ago
Restored approximately nine years ago, including a bare-metal respray and new front wings, inner and outer scuttle, bulkhead, door skins, floor pan, inner and outer A-panels, inner and outer sills, boot floor, and battery box
New exhaust system fitted
Rewired, with the immobiliser removed
Engine refurbished with new rubber components
Front and rear brakes rebuilt
New suspension and subframe mounts installed
The seller advises that second gear can occasionally ‘crunch’ if hurriedly engaged
Some wear visible inside the cabin and on the seats
Crack noted on the dashboard
Paintwork imperfection beneath the passenger door

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