• Year of manufacture 
    2000
  • Mileage 
    60 500 km / 37 593 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    46716631
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    Netherlands
  • Gearbox 
    Manual

Description

This classic car is for sale on Catawiki. To have more information or to place a bid click on the "BID NOW" button. .This original Mini British Open was built in 2000 and has been with its first owner since 2002!

A mere 60,500 km* later and it’s still in very nice condition! Original delivered in British Racing Green with a beige leather interior, large electric sliding roof, wide 13" Sportspack rims, Cooper decals and striping and lots of new chrome.

The interior is made of biscuit beige leather with black piping, the whole set of black carpets has been replaced, the electric sliding roof is like new and works perfectly, the Mini has a new walnut dashboard with 6 white-magnolia Smiths gauges, a Mini set of mats and a leather Cooper S steering wheel with airbag.

* Odometer reading demonstrable and checked, original, only 60,500 km.

Exterior:

Delivered in April 2000 in the original and sought after colour British Racing Green, this green metallic paintwork is very neat! It has wide Sportspack wideners with matching 6×13" rims with very good tyres. Equipped in November 2020 with an exclusive, stainless steel Fletcher exhaust system, the current catalyst has been retained and the Mini makes a very deep and sporty sound.
It has a large electric sunroof which opens over almost the entire roof, new window and door rubbers, chrome filler strips for the windows and new front and rear chrome bumpers.
The grille is still original and has no dents! The 2 Rover Mini has broad-beam lights and 2 Hella high-beam lights for optimal lighting in the dark.
The Mini has green tinted glass, sporty Cooper striping (silver) Cooper decals, 2 Union Jack badges on the A panels, an original GB badge on the boot lid and what’s really fun are the original Mini wing badges in British Racing Green on the front and back.
The door handles and the boot lock are made of chrome and in mint condition.
Really a very neat Mini, it has minor signs of wear consistent with the car’s age, it’s definitely in a rare good condition.

Interior:

One of the most beautiful and exclusive versions of the Classic Mini ever delivered!
What’s typical are the beautiful Biscuit leather front seats and rear bench, these full-leather beige seats have black piping and matching door cards and rear panels.
The dashboard is new (2020) and made of real walnut, it has 6 Smiths gauges and a Pioneer radio/CD installation with 4 speakers (2 under the dashboard and 2 in the parcel shelf).
Beautiful black leather steering wheel with MINI hub and airbag fitted as well as a matching walnut gearstick knob.
The black carpet in the Mini has been completely replaced by Newton Commercial by a new one (in 2020), it also includes a black set of mats and a beige leather gearstick cover.
The headlining is beige and used but it’s in good condition.
This Mini is truly breathtaking, very beautifully finished and packed with the most luxurious options.

Mechanics:

The 1275cc MPI Cooper engine is original and has matching numbers. The engine is in good condition and has been serviced.
The cylinder head is unleaded so you can refuel with euro95 and all types of petrol.
The front brakes have disc brakes with a large brake booster which works perfectly.
Very sharp steering, the tyres have a lot of grip!
As indicated, it has a new stainless steel Fletcher exhaust, this is a sporty system and gives the Mini a nice deep and dark sound.

Suspension | Brakes:

The Mini has good suspension, the shock absorbers are original and work perfectly!
The Mini has front brake discs which were newly fitted in 2017, the brake calipers were also newly fitted at the time, the Mini has original brake pads.
Many suspension rubbers were replaced for poly rubbers.
The entire bottom is solid and without damage, the subframes and supporting parts are in very good condition.
This Mini is fitted with brake booster as standard. This brake booster works perfectly.

Description:

This Mini British Open is in very good condition and offers all the fun a Mini should have. Almost all luxury options are included, it is very well maintained, the previous owner always kept the Mini warm and dry for the past 18 years.

Transport:

We’re happy to help the winning bidder with arranging transport for home delivery.
We can send you a suitable quote from our transport partners. Your Mini can be delivered worldwide and will be delivered to your door including the necessary documents. Interested? Please contact Catawiki.

Including:

We will deliver this beautiful Classic Mini with:
A new Dutch MOT / Periodic vehicle inspection (APK)
Major maintenance and delivery service
Professional polishing
A full tank of fuel
Expert advice and explanation regarding the Mini
Export (NL) documents for registration in your country

This Mini can be viewed and picked up in Rogat, the Netherlands.

Are you interested and would you like to see this Mini Classic in real life? You’re welcome to have a look and take it for an extensive test drive.