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This is your last chance to buy this fabulous Mini Cooper before it goes to auction. Make me an offer any fair offer will be considered.
My Mini Cooper 35 now has an MOT until 29th September 2026 with no advisories.
Mini Cooper Limited Edition, 35th year Anniversary; Number 185 of just 200 built for the UK market. Manual transmission, UK market examples with full leather interior; fuel injected engine. Only completed a genuine 30k miles. Will be sold with a new MOT.
I now have had this Mini Cooper professionally resprayed due to the previous repair work the spay job was not the best and ended up with two different shades a Almond Green. It now looks perfect probably better than when new and probably one of the best out there. I’ve also had the rubber suspension cones replaced plus I had HiLow adjusters fitted at the same time making it easier to adjust the ride hight. I recently took it on a road run for three days around North Wales covering around 400 miles and it did not miss a beat; it’s certainly a pleasure to drive and draws a lot of attention.
Note: There have been a few Automatic Japanese imports for sale in the UK which also come with Air Conditioning, but this is a Genuine British Limited Edition Manual Model.
Dating from August 1996 this Mini Cooper 35th Anniversary edition is one of just 200 UK market cars and is finished in Almond Green with a Diamond white roof (Flame red was the only other colour option) and sits upon a set of lovely Gun Metal Grey 12” Special Mini lite style wheels with silver rims as well as fitment of twin spot lamps and twin fog lamps across the front as well as special 35th Anniversary decals.
Under the bonnet we find the familiar 1, 275cc four-cylinder engine but with single-point fuel injection (and features a relatively unique engine number starting 12A2EJ66, shared only with the 1994 Monte Carlo LE version) driving the front wheels via four-speed manual transmission.
Inside, we find porcelain green leather seats embossed with Cooper logos with matching leather wrapped badged steering wheel, walnut dash and cream dials. I now have had this Mini Cooper professionally resprayed due to the previous repair work the spay job was not the best and ended up with two different shades a Almond Green. It now looks perfect probably better than when new and probably one of the best out there. I’ve also had the rubber suspension cones replaced plus I had HiLow adjusters fitted at the same time making it easier to adjust the ride hight. I recently took it on a road run for three days around North Wales covering around 400 miles and it did not miss a beat; it’s certainly a pleasure to drive and draws a lot of attention.
I strongly believe that Classic Cars should be used and enjoyed and this Mini is certainly ready for that however, it is also a very strong investment.
This now pristine example shows has only covered a handful of miles since the previous purchase back in 2015 when it had covered an indicated 28, 700 miles, the lady owner keeping it tucked away in her garage. I purchased the mini from Brightwell’s Auctions and although I drove it home it did have a few minor issues. The engine kept cutting out plus the gear change wasn’t very positive. These issues have now been resolved: there was an air intake line leak, pipe was replaced, and the clutch slave and master cylinders were replaced. It now drives like a dream it has a definite Cooper feel to the drive. I have also replaced the one of the fog lamps which was discoloured and cracked. These original spots and fogs are now discontinued but I managed to locate an original spec lamp in France. This being the reason why I also purchased the Mini Cooper lamp covers which I think look good as well as providing protection for the spots and fogs. I have also recently replaced the front and rear dampers for uprated gas type which has improved the ride and handling.
This Mini Cooper is very rare and in excellent condition ready to use and enjoy. It runs like a dream and hugs them corners like it’s on rails. With rust free bodywork plus no current mechanical issues to deal with. Very low mileage at 30k that’s an average of just over 1000 miles per year. You’ll have a job finding a limited edition Cooper 35 in such good condition for this price.
The history file includes the V5C revealing six former keepers, an old V5C, a new and unmarked owner’s pack and blank service book, the current MOT valid until 18th May 2024, a selection of photos of the car showing it to be having some frontal strip down and repair work, a file of bills for works undertaken and parts purchased including a replacement bumper and headlight in 2008 and a service receipt dated May 2022 costing £508 as well as 10 old MOTs.
Please see images of the original sales brochure of the time. This brochure is also included in the sale.
It also comes with a Mini Custom fit Stormproof Cover, not ideal for long time storage but one a the best for temp measure. Plus, the history file and a workshop manual.
Although this Mini Cooper was recorded Category - C in March 2008 (hence the photos and bills for a bumper, light etc at the same time. Taking this into account the insurance agreed valuation is currently set at £18, 000 therefore I consider what I am asking to be very fair price.
