1998 Rover Mini Cooper S Mk3 Replica

Description

• At Auction – Please click HERE
• ‘1971 Mini Cooper S’ recreation
• Invoices for over £15,000
• Completed in 2019
• Covered less than 3,000 miles since conversion
• Period correct ‘Teal Blue’ paintwork
• Period correct number plate

Issigonis’ humble invention far outgrew everyone’s expectations. Teaming up with John Cooper was a masterstroke. It is now a true British icon. Everyone you speak to has a story about, or connection to these fantastic cars. The Mini won the hearts and minds of a nation.

The Mini’s history needs no re-telling. But it can sometimes be re-modelled – as our vendor has done with his stunning take on a Mk3 Cooper S replica.

Beautifully finished. The original characterful touches are enhanced by choice upgrades. The whole package is compelling.

Background

Against all expectations, the Mini remained in production until July 2000. This one is a 1998 Mk VII version, the final iteration.

The conversion from that to this super replica was extremely well done – the invoices amount to over £15,000!

• First registered 30 May 1998
• Only two previous registered keepers
• We understand this replica was created in 2019
• MOT’d until September 2024

Mechanicals

The classic A-series engine remains

• 1275cc (1.3i)
• With Multi Point Fuel Injection
• Now believed to be running around 90bhp
• The super tidy engine bay speaks volumes about this Mini.

As we all know, the A-series engine is bomb proof. This engine is widely accepted to be one of the best modern advancements to the A-Series. These engines are as fast and as powerful as you need, whilst keeping the original road driveability and reliability.

Outside

At first glance, you’d be hard pressed to see this wasn’t a period Mini Cooper. Even up close you’ll do a double take.

• Period ‘Teal Blue’ with white roof
• Mk 3 Cooper grille
• Orange indicators
• Black number plates
• Bullet style chrome door mirrors
• Matt black Mini-lite wheels
• Badges front and rear
• Mk 3 rear lamps
• Chrome sill and arch trims
• Chrome window frames
• Chrome bumpers with over-riders

A generous amount of thought and effort has been given over to make this look like the real deal.

We all know the Achilles heel of ‘50s and ’60s cars is the British weather. Using a later Mk VII Mini with modern engineering standards was a clever move. Let’s hope this is good for another 40 years.

Inside

The interior has the best of both worlds. With the equipment it has fitted it can easily be used and enjoyed at events. However, in no time at all it can be returned to ‘standard’ road spec and be used as an everyday car – although there is nothing ordinary about this Mini.

The conversion inside is another great piece of work.

The busy internals of the Mk VII has been stripped out and replaced with the minimalist stripped back 1970 Mini Cooper S interior

• 130 mph speedo is set in the centre binnacle
• Either side are oil and temp gauges, just like the original
• A nice touch is a discrete rev counter
• Black trim
• Supportive and comfy bucket seats
• ‘Safety Devices’ half roll cage
• Three spoke sports steering wheel with Cooper logo
• Drilled alloy door fittings
• A new speedo was fitted. This Mini has covered less than 3,000 miles since.

In Summary

For many of us, Coopers are out of reach. This updated and re-modelled Mini means an updated and re-fashioned car, with all the original characteristics but with few of the anxieties of a 1971 car, is now within reach. You’d be stark raving mad to miss this opportunity. Good luck.

Please remember, our auction system has an anti-sniping facility to allow fairness to all bidders. Any bid placed within the last 2 minutes will automatically extend the auction by 2 minutes.

Vehicle Location: Alderwasley, Derbyshire DE56 – it’s the responsibility of the buyer to make collection / transportation arrangements directly with our vendor.

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Guide Prices

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