Highlights
- Two-tone paintwork
- Large history file
- Performance and cosmetic upgrades
The Appeal
Special edition Minis are always highly prized and sought after models and this very smart Checkmate has had some useful modifications to make it that extra bit special.
It’s considerably quicker than normal, as it now features a 1293cc engine with a hot camshaft, Sportex exhaust system and runs on Ultralite alloys and performance tyres.
There’s all the original charm and character of the Mini with the car being presented in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition, which all makes for a fun and satisfying driving experience.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1990
- V5c present
- MOT expires 15/06/24
- Well maintained example
- High quality modifications
- Genuine mileage
- Original handbooks
- Large history file with service history, including MOTs and receipts for parts and maintenance
- 2 Keys
The Interior
- Very clean and well presented interior in Black with red carpets
- Excellent condition throughout with minor wear evident on rear seats and door cards
- Rear roll cage and fire extinguisher
- 3 spoke Moto Lita steering wheel
- Stainless steel interior sill plates
- Premium carpeting with Dyno-Mat sound proofing
- Original rear bench seat with front bucket seats
- Central speedometer with oil pressure gauge that needs plumbing in
- All electrics work as they should
- Dry carpeted boot area
The Exterior
- Checkmate Black and White paintwork
- There’s some orange peel, paint bubbling and some cracks in the Black paintwork
- Wide arches and de-badged
- 10” Ultralite alloys with plenty of tread left on the fitted performance tyres
- Period roof-rack
- All lights are free from damage or cracks
- Underneath looks good and solid
- Chrome trim all in very nice condition showing some aging in places with recently fitted new wing mirrors
The Mechanics
- 1275cc inline-four bored out to 1293cc
- Upgraded and modified for performance including;
- SW5 Swifttune camshaft
- MED duplex timing gear and chain
- High-lift Minisport rockers
- MED race filter with trumpets
- ARP head studs
- Alloy twin-core radiator
- Silicone coolant hoses
- Electronic distributor and Strong spark coil
- Sportex straight-through exhaust system
- Braided clutch and brake lines
- Poly-bush engine mounts
- Recently tuned and Dyno tested at BD Engineering
- Very well maintained
- New clutch, starter motor and spark plugs in 2018
- New thermostat housing gasket in 2019
- New oil pump, water pump, timing gear and chain in 2020
- Clean and tidy engine bay
- Ready to drive and enjoy
- Vendor advises that the car is in great mechanical shape, producing very usable performance with no issues to report or advise
The Summary
A rare and nicely presented Special Edition Mini Checkmate with some useful performance and cosmetic upgrades that would be a great weekend car that would also suit occasional track day use.
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