Highlights

50th Anniversary Special Edition in metallic chocolate with toffee stripes
Only 73,000 miles from new
Just 2 former registered keepers
Fresh MOT valid until Feb 2027
Desirable specification with toffee leather interior
120 BHP engine offering sprightly performance

The Appeal

While by 2009 the traditional Issigonis-penned Mini was off the market, it had been fifty years since its introduction - and was well worthy of celebration. This was the Special Edition to celebrate, recontextualising half-a-century of the cherished little nameplate for the cherished little city car. It was a whole new, unique colourway - Hot Chocolate metallic paint mapped up with Toffee leather upholstery, and, of course, exclusive 50th-anniversary badging.

This 2009 example carries those special features nicely, with remarkably low mileage for its age, just two former registered keepers, and its original cache of handbooks and manuals.

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History and Paperwork

First registered in 2009
Only 2 former registered keepers
Current owner purchased the vehicle in September 2021 from a dealer in England
Two new tyres recently fitted to the front
Partial service history available covering 2011 to 2022
When not in use, the car is stored on a private driveway
Low mileage of 73,000
MOT valid February 2027

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The Condition

Finished in metallic chocolate with toffee stripes
Paintwork presents in very good condition overall
Few scrapes noted on the rear bumper
Some wear to the plastic trims
Gentle wear to the alloys
Underside carries some gentle patina, but nothing overly intrusive
Interior features toffee leather seats that appear in smart condition
Some gentle rubbing to the bolsters and creasing
Equipped with air conditioning and climate control
Features Bluetooth phone preparation
Front electric windows
Onboard fuel computer
Lumbar support
Remote boot release
Split rear seats
Adjustable steering column

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The Mechanics

1,598cc 4-cylinder engine capacity
6-speed manual gearbox
Engine bay is in fine order
Mechanically standard
120 BHP engine power
0-60 mph in 9.1 seconds
Top speed: 123 mph
Average fuel consumption: 48.7 mpg
The vendor notes that this Mini has proven "a very reliable collector's car"

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