Highlights

Original factory Press Demonstrator car
Previously displayed at British Motor Museum at Gaydon
Long term keeper as part of small private museum
Very low mileage of only 6,716
Recently recommissioned including service
Rare opportunity for discerning Mini collector
One of only 1,000 RHD Mini 35s built

The Appeal

Here is a Mini 35 that is a little different. If it is familiar to you then that will be because it was the factory Press Demonstrator to launch the model in 1994.

It’s life since has been rather gilded. It was part of Gaydon’s Museum collection until 2004 before joining the seller’s small private museum collection. That careful history explains the highly original, remarkably preserved condition and the very low mileage of just 6,716 miles. It is barely run in.

The car is entirely factory standard, finished in Arizona Blue metallic, and retains its distinctive ‘35’ special edition features in highly preserved condition.

Opportunities like this do not come along very often. With its interesting provenance, very low mileage and timewarp condition, this is one for the discerning collector. It comes to market with recent recommissioning including new battery and service.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 23rd May 1994
Original Press Demontrator car as confirmed by paperwork shown in photographs
Used for press work then put into storage at Gaydon
Four registered keepers
Current keeper since 13th March 2017
Vendor advises that he acquired the car in 2004 to put into his private museum
The car was bought from the British Motor Museum at Gaydon
Very low mileage is reported to be warranted by the seller
Always dry stored by seller and of course by Gaydon
Last MOT expired March 2010
Mileage on MOT appears to have been incorrectly recorded as varies from displayed figures
Factory handbook set
Recent recommissioning with new battery and oil/filter change
Not currently MOT’d but will come with a fresh MOT

The Condition

Smartly finished in factory-correct Arizona Blue metallic
Highly original car with very good paintwork showing only very minor age marks
Buyers should expect a well kept 30 year old car with some age-related marks
Fitted with optional Minilite-style alloy wheels and matching spare
Quality Pirelli tyres fitted all round and appear to be in good order
Bodywork very well kept in particular sills, arches and panels
Chromework, lights and glasswork very well kept with no notable damage
Underside is very well kept with no evidence of welding or repairs
Retains its factory Mini 35 features including exterior decals and pinstripes
Interior similarly well preserved and complete with multi-colour vinyl and fabric seats
Retains its original Rover radio cassette player
Few signs of wear inside

The Mechanics

1,275cc A-Series engine
4spd manual gearbox
Based on the running gear of a Mini Sprite
Very low mileage which the vendor says can be warranted
Recent oil and filter change
New battery fitted
No reported running or driving issues

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