Highlights
- Remarkably low 166 miles from new
- Bought directly from John Cooper Works
- Parked in a garage for 27 years
- MOT valid until March 2026
The Appeal
The Mini has established itself as one of the most legendary cars in motoring history. It's so eminently drivable, economical, and well-supported that classic examples continue to rack up impressive mileages. After all, that little A-Series is a fuss-free four-pot that's easy to work on, and everything from drivetrains to body shells can be found with relative ease.
So when one comes along with only three digits on the clock, it's going to get folks very excited. This Mini is about as close to brand new as a 27-year-old car can get, having only been driven from the John Cooper Works to the original owner's house in Cornwall when it was brand new.
To top it off, it's a Multi-point-injection Cooper S Touring, just about the most desirable spec for a 90s Mini and now about as rare as hen's teeth. This highly original Racing Green Mini has quite literally everything going for it, and after 27 years of storage is no doubt desperate to hit the asphalt.
Recommissioned and with a valid MOT until March 2026, this Mini is a real unicorn, and we expect it'll be enormously popular at auction.
The History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1998
- Bought new by the previous owner as a retirement gift, directly from John Cooper Works
- Collected from John Cooper Works and driven 160 miles to Cornwall
- Sadly, soon after this, the owner passed away
- Following this the car spent 27 years parked in his garage
- As a result, the Mini never received its first service, never having racked up the mileage
- MOT valid until March 2026
Accompanied by:
- Original handbooks, warranty info and manuals still in their wallet
- MOT certificate
- V5C document
- Original jack and tools
The Condition
- 27-year-old car with the only signs of use coming from storage
- Very gentle marks to the brightwork and the roof
- Other than this, the car is as you'd expect for a vehicle with such tiny mileage
- Bodywork in excellent order with no dents, dings or corrosion
- Everything is highly original, from the decals to the stickers
- Original alloys
- Underside is clean and solid
- Black leather interior is highly original
- Very gentle patina from storage, but nothing intrusive
- Instruments are clean, legible and original
The Mechanics
- 1275cc A-Series MPI 4-cylinder engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay is in good order
- We've no reports of any mechanical issues
- Thoroughly recommissioned
- We understand that the car is ready and waiting to drive away
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