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Description
Mini Cooper Limited Edition 35th year Anniversary; Number 185 of
just 200 built for the UK market; Manual transmission; with full leather
interior; fuel injected engine; only completed just over 30,000 genuine
miles
Dating from August 1996, this Mini Cooper 35th Anniversary
edition is one of just 200 UK market cars and is finished in Almond Green with a
Diamond white roof (Flame red was the only other colour option).
Sitting
on a set of lovely Gun Metal Grey 12in Special Minilite style wheels with silver
rims as well as the fitment of twin spot lamps and twin fog lamps across
the front as well as special 35th Anniversary decals.
This Mini Cooper
now has had a professional respray due to the previous spray job not being the
best. It now looks probably better than the day it was new and probably one of
the best available for sale.
It’s also had the rubber suspension cones
replaced, plus HiLow adjusters fitted at the same time making it easier to
adjust the ride hight. Also recently replaced were the front and rear dampers
for uprated gas shock absorbers.
Under the bonnet we find the familiar
1,275cc four-cylinder engine but with single-point fuel injection (and features
a relatively unique engine number starting 12A2EJ66, shared only with the 1994
Monte Carlo LE version) driving the front wheels via four-speed manual
transmission.
Inside, we find porcelain green leather seats, embossed
with Cooper logos and matching leather wrapped badged steering wheel,
walnut dash and cream dials.
This example has only covered a handful of
miles since the previous purchase back in 2015 when it had covered an indicated
28,700 miles, the lady owner keeping it tucked away in her garage.
The
vendor purchased the car from Brightwells and although it was driven to the
vendors home with a few minor issues, (engine cutting out and gear change wasn’t
very positive), all these issues have now been resolved including an air intake
pipe and the clutch slave and master cylinders being replaced.
One of the
fog lamps which was discoloured and cracked has been replaced. Having been
discontinued, this was not easy but eventually one was found in France. This
being the reason why the vendor also purchased the Mini Cooper lamp covers
enhancing the look as well as providing protection for the spots and
fogs.
The car was recently taken on a road trip for three days around
North Wales covering around 400 miles and it did not miss a beat; the vendor
says it was a pleasure to drive and drew a lot of attention.
This Mini
Cooper is very rare and in impressive order and ready to use and enjoy. It runs
like a dream and hugs the corners like it’s on rails apparently. Very low
mileage at 30k (average of just over 1000 miles per year), the bodywork seems to
be rust free and there are no obvious current mechanical issues to deal
with.. You’ll have a job finding a limited edition Cooper 35 in such good
condition for this price.
The history file includes the V5C revealing
seven former keepers, an old V5C, a new and unmarked owner’s pack and blank
service book and the current MOT valid until September 2026 with no
advisories. Also a selection of photos of the car showing it having some frontal
strip down and repair work. In addition, a file of bills for works undertaken
and parts purchased including a replacement bumper and headlight in 2008 and a
service receipt dated May 2022 costing £508.
Offered with the Mini is a custom fit Stormproof Cover - not
ideal for long time storage however this is one of the best covers
available for a temporary solution.
Please be aware this Mini Cooper was recorded Category - C in March
2008 but was repaired and an identity check carried out by VOSA on
10/11/2008.
Note: There have been a few Automatic Japanese imports for
sale in the UK which also come with Air Conditioning, but this is a Genuine
British Limited Edition Manual Model.
Please contact
james.booth@brightwells.com