12th May, 2019 11:30 GMT/BST

Motor Cars, Motorcycles & Automobilia

 
Lot 265
 

265

Mini Cooper Registration number: R105 NSO First Registered: 13-01-1998 Engine Size: 1275cc Colour

Mini Cooper 
Registration number: R105 NSO
First Registered: 13-01-1998
Mileage: 84,334
Engine Size: 1275cc
Colour: Blue 
Engine Number: 12A2LK70 363131
Chassis Number: SAXXNNAZEWD154269
V5C present


The revolutionary design of the Mini was created by Sir Alec Issigonis (1906-1988), considered a visionary in industrial transportation. It was intended as an affordable vehicle in response to the oil crisis. Along its production period it was built at the Cowley plants in the United Kingdom. In its long production Austin's successful attempts at making a sporting and competitive road and rally car resulted in the iconic Mini Cooper.
In September 1990, the Mini Cooper RSP (Rover Special Products) was introduced. The RSP was the first Cooper in 19 years and the first Mini with a 1,275 cc engine in a decade. It was, to this point, the only non-Works Mini fitted with an oil cooler as standard. The production of 1,050 for the UK was nowhere near enough. It was an instant success and sold out even before cars began to appear in showrooms.
Last series of the original Mini went on sale in 1995 and was the most refined iteration of the British city car. It also lost none of the original character or timeless style despite numerous modern touches and bold colours.
This and very last run of The Mini Cooper, for this model RSP threw in every extra possible to make this machine fast and refined . We are pleased to be able to offer a most wonderful example of this sporting icon in fabulous condition .
The paintwork is finished in its distinctive factory Tahiti blue metallic and sports original alloy mini-lite wheels, quad spots and its distinctive white stripe decals on the bonnet. The interior beautifully trimmed with its sports seats covered in Monaco leather , classic walnut dash housing a magnitude of period dials. With some expensive upgrades such as Mintex race brake pads, adjustable A-ride suspension, uprated Mini sports stage 3 twinport head, new alloys and Yokohama tyres.
On the road this Cooper is great fun to drive. It has a punchy 1275 engine and a very smooth gearbox and the later Minis are also geared taller to make long distance cruising simple.
This late Mini Cooper is a great offer for those who are after a car with real heritage, but also one that allows trouble-free ownership and can be driven on a regular basis.
Showing an original 83,000 miles this lovely car has been the subject of huge expenditure to keep it in showroom condition, backed up with a large history file, receipts for several thousand pounds and owners related material.

Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot

Sold for £5,300
Estimated at £5,000 - £7,000


 

. Paintwork generally good, later respray now showing small areas of micro blistering on front wing seam cappings and some isolated areas of surface rust blistering near window surround. Interior very good, leather seats showing light wear. Steering wheel discoloured and worn. Alloy wheels and tyres very good. Runs well and changes gear smoothly.

 


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