Highlights

1 of 300 produced for the UK market Extensive maintenance history
An honest and largely original example

THE APPEAL

A stylish and stand-out Mini, this limited edition model was designed in collaboration with fashion designer Paul Smith, resulting in a stunning, eye-catching car. Unique upgrades include 12-inch charcoal mini lite alloy wheels, body-coloured wheel arches, Citrus Green detailing, a magnolia dashboard with custom instrument cluster font, a custom interior and a gold-plated bonnet badge.

Presented honestly and very originally, this example was purchased by the current vendor as their first car with the ambition of keeping it for longer, restoring it in stages and enjoying the thrills only a classic Mini can provide. However, with modern life and regular commuting required, the time has come for a new party to enjoy and provide the car with the attention it deserves.

THE HISTORY & PAPERWORK

UK registered October 1998
V5c present
Rare limited edition Mini
1 of 300 UK examples
5 previous keepers
Many of them are believed to have been in the same family
Current ownership since 2020
Excellent maintenance history included
Numerous invoices and receipts for work carried out since its registration
Original Paul Smith brochure
Original manufacture book pack & service portfolio
Full-service portfolio with additional pages printed by the previous owner

THE INTERIOR

Presented well with small blemishes present
Charming interior with age-related patina
Excellently styled and put together
Blue over Black leather trim
Body coloured dash
Unique magnolia instrument cluster
Seats in good condition with small wear visible
Carpets surviving well but some wear on the passenger side
Front seats modified to allow for extra legroom
Leather three-spoke steering wheel
Quick shift gear lever
Aftermarket JVC stereo
One rear speaker not functioning

THE EXTERIOR

Paul Smith Blue Paint
Attractive Mini with a unique look
Flared wheel arches
LED headlights
Original 12-inch Minilite alloys
Original paintwork with some arrears of age appearing
Generally fair condition with blemishes viable
Paint bubbling by front indicators and lower door seals
Front Badge has lost its gold plating
Stone chips present on the front of the car
Various scratches on body panels
The rear boot floor was cut out and new metal welded in
The wheel arches have had some recommissioning recently

THE MECHANICS

1275cc A-Series Engine
4-speed manual transmission
Fuel-injected
2.76:1 final drive ratio
Comfortable and refined drive
MOT until June 2023
Serviced June 2022 at 83,406 miles
Reported to be good operating health
Started and manoeuvred multiple times without issue
Very well maintained
Various past welding carried out included subframe, boot floor and rear hub
Average of 2,000 miles between services in the last decade
K&N Air filter

SUMMARY

An honest and charming example of an exclusive Mini, this Paul Smith Edition has been comprehensively maintained by its owners which has kept it in relatively good, original shape. The last 25 years are starting to catch up with it, but a little body recommissioning this rare Mini will keep on attracting attention for years to come.

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