Highlights
- One of the last 500 classic Minis built
- Only 108 of these cars finished in Anthracite Black
- Highly original and unmodified car
- Only 46,965 miles from new
- Just five registered keepers
- Extensive mechanical refurbishment recently completed.
- Recent new brake discs, pads shoes, cylinders and lines
- New Heritage rear subframe, full service, coolant flush and GAZ shocks
- Underside recently cleaned and treated.
- Current MOT valid to November 2026 with no advisories
The Appeal
There are many versions of the classic Mini Cooper, but the final Sport 500 is amongst the rarest and most significant. It marked the sad end of production and featured an array of bespoke features that elevate it above contemporary Coopers.
Each Sport 500 was finished in exclusive colour combinations and featured 13in Sportpack alloys, wider arches, four auxiliary lights, two tone Nickel Silver and black interior, engine-turned aluminium dashboard and chrome dial bezels. Just 108 were sold in this car’s Anthracite black with platinum silver roof, of which only 43 were registered as ‘X’ reg models.
This car retains its Sport 500 factory features and is largely standard, save for the fitment of uprated GAZ shock absorbers which masively improve the ride without compromise, it’s five keepers have largely resisted its go-kart charms and kept the mileage below 47,000 miles in its 25 years.
It benefits from a long list of recent refurbishments. Notable highlights include, replacement brake discs, pads and lines, new clutch slave cylinder, wheel refurbishment and new tyres, new thermostat and coolant flush, full service incl all fluids, fuel filter full brake refurbishment incl new lines, wheel cylinders and shoes, new uprated discs and those GAZ shocks. The underside has been cleaned and treated to preserve the condition. The current MOT runs to November 2026 with no advisories.
The vendor says:
“A good example of the very rare Cooper Sport 500, complete with the certificates proving its provenance. Relatively low ownership. A comprehensive service history with a stamped service book, the full set of keys, along with the owner's book pack. A file with receipts and MOTs going back to the beginning, including the original bill of sale.”
Each Sport 500 was finished in exclusive colour combinations and featured 13in Sportpack alloys, wider arches, four auxiliary lights, two tone Nickel Silver and black interior, engine-turned aluminium dashboard and chrome dial bezels. Just 108 were sold in this car’s Anthracite black with platinum silver roof, of which only 43 were registered as ‘X’ reg models.
This car retains its Sport 500 factory features and is largely standard, save for the fitment of uprated GAZ shock absorbers which masively improve the ride without compromise, it’s five keepers have largely resisted its go-kart charms and kept the mileage below 47,000 miles in its 25 years.
It benefits from a long list of recent refurbishments. Notable highlights include, replacement brake discs, pads and lines, new clutch slave cylinder, wheel refurbishment and new tyres, new thermostat and coolant flush, full service incl all fluids, fuel filter full brake refurbishment incl new lines, wheel cylinders and shoes, new uprated discs and those GAZ shocks. The underside has been cleaned and treated to preserve the condition. The current MOT runs to November 2026 with no advisories.
The vendor says:
“A good example of the very rare Cooper Sport 500, complete with the certificates proving its provenance. Relatively low ownership. A comprehensive service history with a stamped service book, the full set of keys, along with the owner's book pack. A file with receipts and MOTs going back to the beginning, including the original bill of sale.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 46,965 miles (supported by comprehensive MOT history file)
- Country of registration: United Kingdom
- MOT status: valid until 10th November 2026 with no advisories
- Technical specs: 1,275cc transverse four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual transmission
- Paperwork: Full set of keys, owners book pack, stamped service book, certificates of provenance, original bill of sale, receipts and MOT history
- UK car with certificate and celebration plaque
The Detail
- Comprehensive mechanical restoration undertaken in 2025/26 summarised below
- Rare Anthracite Black paintwork with Platinum Silver metallic roof
- Paintwork and bodywork in good general condition with a few points to note
- Retains its Sport 500 features, including 13in Sportpack alloys and auxiliary lights
- Refurbished alloys fitted with yokohama A539 tyres
- Full underside stripped, cleaned and rust protected
- New genuine Heritage rear subframe
- Full service completed, including all fluids
- Shock absorbers replaced and upgraded with GAZ items
- Some panels have been repainted and do not meet the high manufacturing standards
- Very smart and well-preserved two-tone Nickel Silver with black leather interior
- Interior retains its Sport 500 features, including engine-turned aluminium dashboard
- Features a factory Mini radio cassette and two-tone black and silver leather wheel
- No advisories on the current MOT
Recent maintenance advised by the seller:
- Brake discs and pads
- Brake lines
- Full service
- All fluids replaced
- Thermostat
- Coolant flush
- New GAZ shock absorbers
- Underside cleaned and protected
- Wheels refurbished
- New tyres
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