Highlights
- Interesting 'Mr Bean' themed Mini with lots of TV details
- Presentable car in yellow with black bonnet
- Original Mini interior in good general condition
- Previously part of the London Motor Museum collection
- Comes with an armchair as part of the sale
The Appeal
Rowan Atkinson has had a varied career flavoured by many highlights, of which his starring role alongside one of Longbridge’s finest is amongst his best. Mr Bean’s yellow Mini was the stage on which Atkinson displayed much of his finest physical comedy. If you’ve never seen it, it’s well worth looking up.
This car was part of the London Motor Museum display fleet for many years. Decals on the car suggest it is a genuine car from the TV films, but we can’t confirm that. Similarly, there is a signature on the roof whose provenance isn’t confirmed.
The car was acquired in 2023 and has been dry stored since. It is in fair condition for a classic Mini, with some aging to note in photos. The black vinyl interior looks very original and well kept.
The car is not currently registered for road use, so the buyer would need to sort that out.
The History and Paperwork
- Reported to have been registered in 1977
- Previously part of the now-defunct London Motor Museum
- No current MoT certificate or service history available
- The car will need re-registered for road use with the DVLA
- Signature on roof is claimed to be by Rowan Atkinson dated 2015
- Car carries Carlton/Tiger Aspect sticker from TV production company
- One set of keys
The Condition
- Panels are straight and largely free from major dents or creases
- Chrome work shows some deterioration and pitting
- Scratches on the roof, likely from the armchair
- Bubbling and corrosion present on seams, sills, and panels
- Interior is functional with decent seats and reasonable dashboard
- Rust evident under carpets and mats, with a 10cm hole in the floor pan
- Underside shows some aging in photos
- Fitted with steel wheels with matching spare wheel
- London Motor Museum decals as shown
- A sofa seat as shown is included
- Features of the TV show included such as door lock and black bonnet
The Mechanics
- We understand that the car has a 848cc engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Vehicle has not been started or driven
- We understand that it will need recommissioning
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