• Year of manufacture 
    1991
  • Mileage 
    66 500 km / 41 322 mi
  • Car type 
    Other
  • Lot number 
    71172703
  • Reference number 
    71172703
  • Drive 
    LHD
  • Condition 
    Used
  • Location
    Netherlands
  • Exterior colour 
    Other
  • Gearbox 
    Manual
  • Fuel type 
    Petrol

Description

This beautiful and original Mini Cooper 1.3 from July 1991 has only driven 66,500 km.
In the original colours Tartan Red with an Old English White roof and white mirrors.

The powerful 1275-cc engine is original and has a capacity of 65 hp, this is the fast version with the large carburettor and open air filter.
The Mini was originally delivered in the Netherlands.

Make: Rover Mini
Model: Cooper
Year of manufacture: 1991
owners: 3
Colour: Tartan red
Kilometres: 66,500
Roof colour: Old English White
Rims: 4.5 x 12 inches
Tires: Falken, good profile
Exhaust: STD ROVER
VIN: SAXXNNAMMBD02****
Engine: 1275 cc Carb
Power: 65 hp
Engine no.: 12A2AG01 20****
Condition: 3

Exterior:
Originally made in Tartan red (repainted in the past, various sheet parts were replaced and the Mini was painted in 3 layers (professionally) with Old English White roof, white Cooper striping and Cooper decals.
The paintwork is good and the car has new white Cooper mirrors.
The bumpers are in very good condition, the chrome grille has been replaced and is new, it had 4 original Cooper high-beam lights fitted, the Mini has two Cooper wing badges with a red logo, Union Jack side badges, original but new Cooper S decals and striping on the sides, new white Cooper mirrors, green tinted glass and perfect chrome door handles.
The fuel cap has an original chrome Cooper Monza cap, the back of the Mini has the letters GB in stainless steel.
All of the details on the outside are in good condition, the paint / lacquer is good.
The Mini has 12-inch original Superlight rims 4.5 x 12 inches with Falken tyres in good condition.

Bottom:
The bottom has been repaired in the past and the sills have been replaced. Hard rear subframe, the suspension rubbers are neat as are the shock absorbers.
The bottom has a black protective layer against stone chips. Bottom is in reasonably good condition.

Interior:
Originally delivered half-leather MK3 interior, the leather is in very neat condition without tears. Black carpeting in neat condition, new high-gloss Piano black dashboard without damage, luxury radio/CD USB combination, dark green Cooper dials in the Smiths gauges, leather Cooper steering wheel with red Cooper logo and stitching.
The headliner is new (2023). Sun visors not mounted but available.
The Mini has front and rear seat belts and a new set of black John Cooper mats with logos.
The door panels match the seats and are fitted with the original plastic handles.

Mechanics:
Original matching numbers 1275-cc Cooper engine, starts straight away and runs neatly, has been serviced. The engine has good spark plugs, stainless steel valve cover with good filler cap, new fluids. The valves have been adjusted and the air filter has been cleaned.
The engine compartment looks fresh and maintained.

Description:
Cool original carburettor Cooper from 1991! This increasingly rare version is one of the fastest standard Coopers supplied by Rover.
For the true enthusiast!

Including:
French license plate (export)
Maintenance service
Export papers FR

Transport:
We are happy to assist if you want to purchase this lot and need transport. We have many contacts for delivering your classic Mini anywhere in Europe. We would love to hear from you if you are interested! Please contact Catawiki to make an appointment.

Location:
The Mini is in Rogat, The Netherlands. We are open by appointment and you are welcome to come for an extensive test drive and a viewing, please contact Catawiki to arrange this.

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Good condition: visible signs of wear and general ageing