*Report attached at the end of the listing*
NEW: Video added properly showing the underside

Highlights

1,300cc Mini in a fetching livery of red and white
Completely replaced suspension in high-end rally specification
Around €9,500 spent in total
Freshly shod in a full set of Yokohama A539 tyres

The Appeal

Compact, versatile and still one of the world’s most recognisable cars, the Mini Cooper is a simply legendary piece of automotive history - perhaps one of the most iconic cars in history. From its characterful front profile to the rally-winning handling, it’s a car that’s endeared itself for over sixty years.

This example comes to us from Italy, with a hearty stack of invoices for its range of spare parts, modifications and maintenance. The result is a beautifully appointed, nicely cosseted little car that’s ready to hit the road.

The History and Paperwork

Mileage indicates 79,868km
This is a five-figure odometer and cannot be verified - However, it is confirmed by the report attached
First registered in Italy in 1991
In current ownership since 2018
Full P.R.A. consultation report informs us of 6 previous registrations
Substantial restoration and rebuild undertaken in 2020
Sale includes:
- Large stack of invoices and receipts
- Original Italian registration document

The Interior

Nicely appointed left-hand-drive interior in grey and black
All original Smiths instruments in situ, clear and readable
Aluminium dashboard in good order with no major wear
Fabric seats, extended by the current owner with no rips or tears
Attractive black wrapped Nardi Torino steering wheel in excellent order
Black carpets in good order with some pile loss to the centre pillar
Door cards show some sagging and creasing to their vinyl
Plenty of work undertaken including:
- New air vents
- Replaced headlining
- New gear knob and sports pedal covers
- Top up of red internal paintwork
Supplied with spare parts if requested

The Exterior

Highly attractive red and white paintwork
No signs of visible wear to the paintwork, no chips or losses
No signs of corrosion or blistering we can discern
No scuffing to the arches (they are reported to be new)
Bodywork is in very good order, with all seals, grilles and mouldings replaced
Attractive bright chromework with no marks we could see on the bumpers
Headlight lenses are in good order in with chips or cracks
Fitted and wired with WIPAC spotlights
Car is sitting on a full set of gold Minilite wheels
Freshly shod in a full set of Yokohama A539 tyres
Underneath, the car appears to be in good order (video present at the bottom of the listing)
Brightly presented and newly fitted exhaust and suspension on full display
Supplied with original parts if requested

The Mechanics

Nicely presented engine bay with minor signs of wear
Original 1,300cc engine with a five-speed manual gearbox
Engine has been fitted with:
- New Carburettor Taper Needle
- K&N Panel sports filter
- Fully refurbished cooling system with new oversized radiator
- New Central RC 40 Exhaust
Completely overhauled brakes
New front brake pads
New rear shoes and drums
New suspension including:
- Bilstein shocks
- Rally cones
- Adjustable and reinforced low kit arms and tie rods
Car is reportedly in excellent mechanical order

Summary

Exceptionally presented, and fitted with highly desirable upgrades, this Mini Cooper 1300 is a fabulous little example of a legendary British runabout - one of the most numerous and well-loved classic cars in history.

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