Lot 659: 2000 Rover Mini Cooper Sport Saloon

What would turn out to be the final Mini version - the Mark 7 - arrived in 1996. Changes included twin-point fuel injection, higher final drive gearing, driver’s airbag, side impact beams, additional sound insulation, improved front seats, front-mounted radiator and a ‘Sportpack’ option. By the time production ceased in 2000, a total of well over 5 million Minis of all types had been produced, making it the best selling British car of all time.
This pristine Mini Cooper Sport has enjoyed just one registered (lady) keeper from new and covered a mere 8,000-or-so miles in total. Sold new by Caffyns of Brighton, it comes with fully stamped service book (most recently at 6,000 miles) original warranty card and owner’s manual. Most attractively finished in dark blue metallic and silver with matching leather upholstery, it is described by the private vendor as in ‘as new’ condition throughout and offered with current road fund licence, MoT to September 2005 and Swansea V5 registration document. An opportunity to acquire a last-of-the-line example of one of the world’s greatest cars, that can only become increasingly collectible.