Description
A true collector's Mini – the 54th UK R50 Auto Cooper built, confirmed by the Mini Y Register. Supplied new by Ocean Torbay MINI and retained by one elderly owner, this car has covered a genuine 2, 700 miles from new. Finished in rare Liquid Yellow with White roof/ mirrors, this early Y-plate example is packed with factory options, including.
Chili Pack: Sports Suspension Plus, 5-star alloys, chrome bumper inserts, front fogs, rear spoiler, sports seats, leather wheel, velour mats
Factory Upgrades: Electric panoramic sunroof, automatic transmission with Steptronic, ASC+T, air con, Profile leather, lumbar support, Brilliant Silver interior trim, CD/ Radio Boost, trip computer
Dealer Extras: MINI all-weather rubber gearmats
The car presents beautifully with pin-straight panels, superb gloss, and clean underside. Minor wear to two window trims and a small slit in the handbrake gaiter are the only imperfections. Interior is virtually untouched – leather seats unmarked, carpets and trims immaculate, all electrics and HVAC fully operational. Boot and parcel shelf look unused.
Mechanically spot on: factory stickers, wax, and stampings remain visible in the pristine bay. Recently recommissioned with full fluid service, genuine BMW auto trans oil, new Michelin tyres, new discs and pads all round.
Supplied with full MINI book pack, brochures, order forms, service records (8 BMW visits), MOT history, and confirmation of build date (7 Nov 2001). Original cost: £15, 445. Almost 23 years on, early R50s with these credentials are rarely offered. A time-capsule example with unrepeatable provenance.
Serious enquiries only.
A blue-chip modern classic for the discerning MINI enthusiast.
