Highlights
- Comprehensive nut and bolt rebuild completed in 2018 with a new British Motor Heritage shell
- Only 12,500 miles since the rebuild
- Full service history by a respected classic Mini specialist
- Single owner for over 20 years
- Finished in MG Trophy Blue with custom wheels and interior
The Appeal
For such a small economy car, the Mini has plenty of candidates for its greatest moment. Rally success, leading the sales charts, being picked up by the trendiest celebrities out there - or perhaps its role in the legendary 1969 Michael Caine flick, The Italian Job. Nowadays, the car is synonymous with getting a bloomin' move on.
Rover were no strangers to this - the Mini was, in the 1990s, quite literally one of the most marketed, editioned cars on the planet, and was still in mass production by the 1990s, despite being a design of some venerable age. Even today, most enthusiasts will tell you that BMW's iterations simply don't cut the mustard - you need a classic Mini to really understand how utterly brilliant these little motors are.
This specific example carries a handsome fresh MG Trophy Blue livery, refreshed following a comprehensive nut and bolt rebuild in 2018. This comprehensive restoration included a brand new British Motor Heritage shell and subframes, all documented with extensive invoices and professional work records. Having been with the same enthusiastic owner for over two decades, this Mini has been a labour of love, evidenced by the meticulous maintenance, tasteful modifications, and the obvious care that has gone into preserving its character while enhancing its performance and appearance.
Rover were no strangers to this - the Mini was, in the 1990s, quite literally one of the most marketed, editioned cars on the planet, and was still in mass production by the 1990s, despite being a design of some venerable age. Even today, most enthusiasts will tell you that BMW's iterations simply don't cut the mustard - you need a classic Mini to really understand how utterly brilliant these little motors are.
This specific example carries a handsome fresh MG Trophy Blue livery, refreshed following a comprehensive nut and bolt rebuild in 2018. This comprehensive restoration included a brand new British Motor Heritage shell and subframes, all documented with extensive invoices and professional work records. Having been with the same enthusiastic owner for over two decades, this Mini has been a labour of love, evidenced by the meticulous maintenance, tasteful modifications, and the obvious care that has gone into preserving its character while enhancing its performance and appearance.
History and Paperwork
- 1993 Mini that has been with the current owner for over 20 years
- Comprehensive nut and bolt rebuild completed in 2018 using a new British Motor Heritage shell and subframes
- Only 12,500 miles covered since the rebuild
- Full service history carried out by a respected classic Mini specialist
- Recent ignition timing service performed by AC Dodd in 2023
- Extensive documentation available, including invoices for major parts and professional work
- Currently SORN but available for test drives by arrangement
- Fitted with a Thatcham Category 2 Approved Scorpion Sterling Excel Immobiliser
The Condition
- Finished in MG Trophy Blue with some minor paint chips and localised blistering
- Some small white spots visible on the paint surface
- Some light scratches on the passenger side front wing (which are included in the photographs)
- Light surface corrosion on the underside that would benefit from rewaxing
- Some blisters and spots present on the headlight surrounds
- Fitted with JBW Superlight 12 x 5.5 wheels in black and silver (set of five)
- Features a Maniflow centre-exit exhaust and Minispares 2-piece plastic roof moulding kit
- Black interior with Italian Job seating
- Dashboard trimmed in carbon fibre with Smiths Telematic dials
- Custom 3-in-1 gauge displaying oil pressure, temperature, and fuel
- Savage switches and a Mountney M Range 300mm steering wheel
- Pioneer DEH-3900BT CD RDS Receiver with Motorola TK30 controller (currently temperamental)
- Audio system includes an EDGE ED7300 2-channel amp and Vibe PULSE 6x9 coaxial speakers
- Rev counter is reportedly temperamental (suspected electrical issue)
- We're told that the speedometer under-reads by approximately 10%
The Mechanics
- 1275 A-series 4-cylinder engine
- 4-speed manual transmission
- Engine bay appears mechanically sound but could benefit from cosmetic tidying for show presentation
- Recent ignition timing service performed in 2023
- Can reportedly be tight shifting down from second to first gear at times
- Engine has reportedly been well maintained with no known outstanding issues
- Described by the vendor as having nimble, light handling that feels confidence-inspiring whether on backroads or casual drives
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