HIGHLIGHTS
- One family owned from new
- Very low genuine mileage of just 12,293 miles
- Subject to some recent remedial bodywork
- Always garaged and all original
THE APPEAL
How do you introduce the world-famous Mini Cooper? It’s as British as fish ‘n’ chips and complaining about the weather, and by the 1990s was beginning to hit - arguably - its greatest prime as a production car. One such 90s legend was the Mini Sprite, with its 1,275cc engine.
Purchased brand new, this example has always been owned by the same family. Finished in a very attractive Blue, with multi-coloured cloth upholstery, this car has been always garaged and is presented well following some light remedial bodywork.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- First registered in 1993
- Indicates 12,293 miles
- MOT expires 10/10/2023
- Family-owned since new
- Always garaged
- 2 keys
- Spare wheel and jack
- Paperwork file includes:
- V5c document
- Original manual
- A selection of MOT certificates
THE INTERIOR
- Original cloth upholstery with red, white and blue striping
- Seats in good condition with no rips or tears
- Classic 90s dashboard with all period instruments in situ
- Fitted with original radio in good working order
- Headlining and carpets show minor signs of wear
- Door cards all in good shape with no major faults
- Boot is well kept with no major signs of corrosion and a spare wheel
THE EXTERIOR
- Original Blue paintwork with Mini Sprite branding
- Some work has been carried out on the offside front wing
- A few small areas of bubbling paint and minor chips
- Mirrors and chrome present well including the door handles and the bumpers
- Some light wear to the lower sills and arches
- Glasswork and lenses all present well with no major wear
- Wheels in good condition with a good set of Pirelli tyres
- Underneath appears good and solid with some surface-level corrosion
THE MECHANICS
- 1,275cc petrol engine
- 4-speed manual gearbox
- Engine bay is in good order with some age-commensurate wear
- The vendor advises that the car is in good mechanical order
- No reports of any leaks, knocks, or excessive smoke from the engine
- Current MOT until October 2023
THE SUMMARY
The Mini may be small, but is loaded with charm and character that still delights drivers and pedestrians alike, decades later. This example is in excellent condition and should make for a superb, usable retro daily driver.
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