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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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