Beschreibung
History:
The lasting success of the Mini was not foreseeable when Alec Issigonis drew his first sketches of the small car - with space for four people and the wheels at the far end of the body - on a tablecloth. On 4 October 2000, the last original Mini rolled off the production line, with only minor technical changes during the 41-year production period. The successful subcompact model had thus reached a total production volume of 5, 387, 862 vehicles. This example belongs to the last series built and was delivered six months before the end of production. With full leather upholstery, aluminium fittings and fine accessories, the sports version has been upgraded to a very luxurious level. Freshly inspected, serviced and with only 13, 000 kilometres on the clock, this as-new example is going into the hands of a new owner.
Body and paintwork:
This collector's item has a flawless body. All add-on parts are flawless, as are the chrome parts and the glazing. The doors close perfectly and all add-on parts have the character of a new car. The paintwork has retained its deep shine and has been freshly polished and sealed. Only a small scratch on the roof has been repaired and the front lip has been repaired.
Interior:
The tanning and surface of the fine leather seats used for this final series are flawless. Carpets and trim are like new, as is the aluminum panel on the dashboard. The original car radio is beautiful and sounds great.
Engine and mechanics:
Despite the low mileage, the Mini has been regularly inspected, the oil and coolant have been replaced, as has the brake fluid. The reinforced clutch and the 4-speed gearbox work quickly and precisely, as befits a Cooper.
Chassis:
The Mini's famous weak points, the two chassis skirts, have been completely sealed and are fitted with new shock absorbers and as-new tyres. The original Minilite aluminium rims beautifully fill out the original widenings of the Mini Sport.
Driving experience:
The Mini has the proverbial go-kart feeling and can be driven round the bends almost uninhibitedly. The suspension is firm and lets you feel immediately if you are a little too ambitious up or down the hill. What the Mini can definitely do is put a smile on the face of every passer-by - whether in a car, on a bike or on foot. The classic Mini is a car that gives you the feeling of having the right of way everywhere.
Recommendation:
Not only because the Mini has made history, because it is the favourite on the road and because it can be a friend for life, but also because it makes every collection complete, the Mini is an enrichment for every owner. And if the value retention of a Mini is important to you, this car, with a total mileage of just 13, 000 kilometres, is a magnificent example.
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