When BMW took the Mini name under their wing, the grand plan was simple - take the Issigonis masterpiece's formula, and update it for the 21st century. The resulting car was an immediate smash hit - a sharp-handling, perky, and surprisingly versatile car that might have lost some of its predecessor's vintage milieu - but had lost none of its personality.
Introduced at the 2004 Salon International de l'Auto, the Convertible model would hit the 2005 model year with a fully automatic soft top, and a tailgate more reminiscent of the original Mini. It was an unusual addition to the Mini catalogue - but quickly became a huge hit.
This particular Mini Convertible has only 14,850 miles on the clock, having been owned by the same family from new. It has been maintained by a local garage almost all its life, and always kept in dry storage. Recently serviced and recommissioned, this lovely gold cabrio is ready to hit the road with its lucky new owner.
History and Paperwork
Built in 2004
Owned by the same family from new
Maintained by a local garage almost all its life
Recently serviced and recommissioned at 14,071 miles
Oil and filter service performed
Auxiliary drive belt changed
Brake fluid changed
Water pump changed
MOT valid until June 2025
Only 14,850 miles, warranted by its history
Complete with:
V5
Stamped service record book
Original manuals and handbooks
Printed MOT history
Breakdown cover paperwork
A couple of invoices
The Condition
Nicely presented, and highly original car
Gold paintwork is generally very well kept with little signs of wear
Some occasional parking marks
Cracking to the left-hand wing mirror
Small chip to the windscreen
Light marks to the brightwork
The tyres show little wear
Underside in solid order with light spots of corrosion
Interior shows very minor signs of usage
Upholstery is clean and free of any rips or tears
Dashboard is nicely presented with all instruments clear and legible
Light scratching on the interior side panels caused by attaching and detaching the rear wind deflector
We understand everything inside the car is working as it should
The Mechanics
1.6L Tritec I4 powerplant
Manual transmission with 5 gears
Engine bay looks in excellent condition
The latest MOT notes that the nearside road wheel is somewhat distorted
No knocks, leaks, bangs, or rattles have been reported
The vendor tells us that the car drives impeccably
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