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++ Ultra-rare Concours Condition 1996 Rover Mini Cooper 35 Limited Edition ++ on 2040-cars

US $50,000.00
Year:1996 Mileage:2095
Location:

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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THIS CAR IS EXCEPTIONALLY RARE BEING ONE OF ONLY 200 MADE + WITH JUST 2095 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND ABSOLUTELY ORIGINAL AND UNRESTORED IT IS POSSIBLY ONE OF THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER MINIS IN THE WORLD + OFFERS ARE INVITED PRIOR TO AUCTION +

THE CAR IS LOCATED IN THE UK, BUT FAIR PRICE CAR SALES WILL HELP (AT COST) WITH ANY VEHICLE MOVEMENTS, PAPERWORK ETC., TO ENSURE A SMOOTH SHIPPING WORLDWIDE

 

+++ IN EARLY FEBRUARY 2014 THIS VEHICLE WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE INTERNATIONALLY ON EBAY AUCTION + IN THE MEANTIME IT IS AVAILABLE FOR SERIOUS ENQUIRIES, VIEWINGS AND INDEPENDENT INSPECTIONS +++

Full details of this car are ONLINE at http://www.minicooper35.co.uk/

The correct VIN number for this UK manufactured car is SAXXNNAYCBD131193

The Mini Cooper 1275cc 35th Anniversary Edition was limited to 200 models and its styling was a nod to the original 1960s Cooper S models, with its stunning Almond Green and white paintwork, 4 spotlights, grey minilite wheels, 35th Anniversary decals, Porcelain Green leather upholstery and walnut dashboard.

The engine is the venerable and charismatic 1275cc unit, which on the latter models featured single point fuel injection and a catalytic convertor to lower emissions and improve fuel economy. The gearbox is the proven 4-speed manual.

This particular car is currently part of a private collection, having been with the same family from new. It has been dry stored, MOT'd and serviced regularly and most significantly, it has only covered 2095 genuine miles from the day it rolled off the production line, over 17 years ago.

As a result, the condition can only be described as outstanding.......practically 'as new'. It is of course completely original, having never been damaged or repaired in any way. Mechanically everything is absolutely as it should be and even the underside of the car looks practically unmarked. Numerous exterior, interior and underside photos have been provided to highlight this.

The vehicle is complete with all essential documentation (V5, MOT etc), plus old MOTs, service records and even the original Mini Cooper 35 marketing literature - itself a rare item indeed!

SERIOUS ENQUIRES ARE WELCOME AND VIEWINGS CAN BE ARRANGED BY APPOINTMENT. 

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2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 Drivers' Notes Review | Plug and play

Fri, Feb 16 2018

The second-generation Mini Countryman debuted at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. In addition to the standard and S models, Mini added a new E Countryman plug-in hybrid model. That's what we have here, making our model's full name the Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4. It's distinguishable from other models by the green badges on the front and rear and on the charging port on the fender. There are a few changes inside, most notably a power gauge in place of the tachometer. The plug-in model combines a turbo inline-three cylinder engine with a 7.6-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The gas engine motivates the front wheels while two electric motors power the rear. Three drive modes — Max eDrive, Auto eDrive and Save — adjust the amount of battery pack usage, with Max using all battery and Save mode using the starter generator to keep the battery charge above 90 percent. The biggest Mini (for what that's worth) is still far smaller than nearly every other crossover in its class. It's three inches shorter than a Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class and four inches shy of an Audi Q3. As compact as it is, there's still a good bit of usable cargo space thanks to the wide hatch and flat-folding seats. Our tester rang up for exactly $40,000 and includes features like 18-inch wheels, keyless entry and ignition, Cooper S heated sport seats, a heads-up display and LED lighting. Editor-in-Chief Greg Migliore: The only thing I don't like about this electrified Mini is its name: Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL 4. That's a mouthful. You'd probably just say you bought a plug-in electric Mini Countryman and roll from there. And why would you spend time overthinking the name? The driving dynamics are razor sharp. Launches from stoplights with the electric fortification are brisk. Not in a cliched "this V6 Camry feels brisk" sort of way, but in a 29-degree February morning where the dog is walking too slow kind of way. I give Mini and its parent, BMW Group, a lot of credit for having the foresight to invest in electrification, adding performance and efficiency in a manner that's true to the character of Mini. This content is hosted by a third party. To view it, please update your privacy preferences. Manage Settings. Then there's the traditional Mini goodness that shines through in the cornering and handling. I'm late for work. The light turns yellow. Am I stopping? Oh hell no. I'm not even slowing down. In this and all Minis, taking corners at full steam is expected.

Mini finally lands its full blackflip

Tue, 19 Feb 2013

French stuntman Guerlain Chicherit hit the ski slopes of Tignes, France over the weekend - not to enjoy the fresh snow but to perform the first-ever unassisted backlip in a car, which was teased last month.
The unassisted part of the stunt comes from the fact that he Chicherit, in a special rally-prepped Mini Countryman, uses a regular, solid ramp rather than any specially modified ramps that have been used in the past to pull off this stunt. Unfortunately, after 18 months of practice, you'd think the video would be more entertaining by showing more closeups or better angles of the stunt.
Either way, you can check out Chicherit and his Countryman nail the back flip in the video posted below, and Mini has provided a press release and some high-res shots for the stunt as well.

Did BMW drag its feet on Mini recall?

Mon, Sep 28 2015

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