Description
1990 Rover Mini Cooper RSP in British Racing Green with a white roof, bonnet stripes and mirrors. The RSP (Rover Special Product) was made by John Cooper to reintroduce the mini Cooper back into production. From 1971 - 1990 the mini Cooper was not made and the only available cars were 998cc minis. John Cooper fitted a Metro 1275cc engine to a Mini 30 plus added some Cooper touches like bonnet stripes, white roof, and Minilite alloy wheels and 1050 were produced for the UK market. Due to the success of this car the mini Cooper then sold for an additional 10 years until the new BMW mini was made. This example is in lovely, original condition and has been owned by a retired gentleman for the last 18 years. During that time it has always been garaged when not in use and as a result it is in ‘time warp’ original condition. Areas like the sills and rear subframe are immaculate. The rear subframe still has its factory yellow wax and the floors are all original, in factory green and in very nice condition. It is hard to believe that it is 35 years old. It has covered just 22200 miles from new and I have a history file to support the mileage. I also have the original book pack and both sets of keys. The interior is also immaculate and the red carpets have been covered by Rover rubber matts which also come with the car. The original Rover radio cassette still works! It drives very well and feels fresh as a low mileage mini should feel. I have just fitted 4 new Yokohama A539, 165 wide tyres which always look better and give a better ride and cornering feel. It also has a new Maniflow exhaust pipe which sounds great and looks sporty. The carburettor Mini Coopers like this have a strong following as they are easy to maintain and service and have a more traditional Mini feel to them. This would make an enjoyable mini to own while also being an exciting long term investment. Free delivery to your door within 200 miles of Tiverton in my curtain sided van.
