One of approximately 1,000 Cooper Sports finished in the rare Anthracite Black
Among the last classic Minis produced at Longbridge
Gearbox professionally rebuilt with a new clutch in 2021
Over £6,000 of documented maintenance and repairs on file
MOT valid until June 2027
The Appeal
The Cooper Sport was the ultimate expression of the classic Mini – the final, most refined iteration of Alec Issigonis's revolutionary design before production at Longbridge ended, wrapping up one of the car world’s most beloved eras. Finished in the rare Anthracite Black, a color that shifts to deep navy blue in certain light, with a contrasting Silver roof and a Black and Silver leather interior, it’s a particularly attractive specification. Only around 1,000 Cooper Sports were produced in this color.
This example shows 56,100 miles and comes with a history file containing service records, MOT certificates, invoices, photographs and original handbooks. Significant mechanical work has been carried out, including a professional gearbox rebuild with a new clutch and a new rear subframe, backed by invoices supporting over £6,000 of documented spend.
A previous owner fitted period-style 10-inch JBW alloy wheels with Yokohama A008 tyres in place of the factory Sport Pack arches and 13-inch wheels, giving the car a more traditional look with chrome detailing around the wheels and sills, while keeping its genuine Cooper Sport identity — and reversible if you want to go back to standard. The seller tells us this handsome car starts instantly, drives well, and feels tight and well-sorted.image.png3.8 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 56,100 miles (supported by MOT certificates and service records in the history file)
Paperwork: History file including service records, MOT certificates, invoices, original handbooks and photographs
Service History:
07/23 - 55,608 miles - Cook's Garage LTD 03/21 - 54,793 miles - Dorchester Mini Centre 07/18 - 53,205 miles - Lothian Cars 08/17 - 52,689 miles - Lothian Cars 05/15 - 47,333 miles - Lothian Cars 09/14 - 45,021 miles - Burn Road Garage 05/13 - 35,361 miles - Burn Road Garage 05/11 - 28.113 miles - James Harvie & Sons LTD 01/10 - 23,456 miles - Braidwood Auto Services LTD 06/09 - 19,058 miles - Braidwood Auto Services LTD 12/08 - 13,139 miles - Ayrshire Mini & Metro Centre 12/05 - 8,403 miles - Clark Motor 12/03 - 6,449 miles - Mantles 02/03 - 4,602 miles - Mantles 06/01 - 1,097 miles - Mantles image.png2.24 MB
The Detail
Gearbox professionally rebuilt in 2021 at 54,000 miles with a £1,900 invoice on file
New clutch fitted during the gearbox rebuild
New rear subframe fitted
Over £6,000 of maintenance and repairs documented with invoices
Restoration work carried out and documented
Factory Sport Pack arches and 13-inch wheels replaced with 10-inch JBW alloy wheels and Yokohama A008 tyres
Black and Silver leather interior with alloy dashboard, auxiliary gauges and sport instrumentation
Kenwood Bluetooth DAB stereo fitted
Chrome detailing around wheels and sills
The vendor describes the interior as original
Supplied with two keys, boot liner kit and a full car cover
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