1999 Rover Mini British Racing Green Paul Smith Limited Edition Sports Pack

1999 Rover Mini - Immaculate British Racing Green and Green roof "Paul Smith" (Fashion Designer) Limited Edition Model

This is one of the last year models of the classic shape that wasn't ever originally offered in Australia until the recently approved full low volume compliance scheme allowed this and this vehicle has been imported from Japan where rust is not an issue and this one out of the previous Minis I have imported is one of the best limited edition models I have ever seen of a fabulous condition underbody and we have plenty more photographs than the 12 shown in this advert of the car in general but particularly that show off the condition of the underside. We also have at our workshop a 4 post hoist where we can place it up high and show this off in more detail.

So we were delighted to see up close this one when it arrived and knew we had nailed a nice one to be able to offer out and this car shows 90000kms on the clock and one must assume that this means 90000 overall as this car is in such great condition as the body and paint, mechanicals, interior, underbody are in well above average fabulous condition. OK so this shape started with Morris and Austin and then Leyland changed the appearance slightly in the late 70's but then Rover very smartly resurrected the original look started over 60 years ago so with that old skool "Italian Job" shape preserved, Rover have combined this with all the modern appointments of a Twin Point EFI 1275cc motor, air-conditioning, full leather interior, Air Bags, Wood Grain dash, Cooper S suspension, bank of 4 spotlights, matching alloy factory bigger than normal “Minilite” wheel rims and brand new oversized tyres and flared guards to match - all beautiful and modern appointments particularly on the inside and this model sadly finished production in year 2000 when BMW took it all over - note this is not a BMW MINI that started 2002 that purists consider "not a real Mini".

This car has British Racing Green paint that is immaculate and reflects images like a mirror and is complimented by new accompanying window tinting, full black leather interior and dashboard and carpet, alloy rims, brand new black tyres that is complimented by chrome grille, door handles and bumpers – a real chrome bumper car. But look further, this is a limited edition "Paul Smith" car that mimicks his designer shirts that is also complimented by his famed signature decals and "Paul Smith" scripted instrument graphics and 9ct gold emameled "Paul Smith" bonnet badge. These have been dubbed Minis most luxurious production minis and best equipped limited edition Minis ever made. For those that are not aware Paul Smith is a famous UK fashion designer who collaborated over a limited edition in 1999 of only 300 limited run Paul Smith blue models for the UK market and production of 1500 for the rest of the world where for the Japanese market they were made available in Old English White, British Racing Green and Anthracite Black (together with air-conditioning) and in some other countries sporting 86 different coloured stripes. This was the first design attempt as part of a run of Great Brits Minis - others being David Bowie's chromed Mini, Natasha Caine's bullion Mini, Kate Moss's Spider Web Mini and the 'Design a Mini' competition winner Mark Ward's clock cogs Mini.

Offer price of $25900 includes the $4500 + tyres spend on full compliance on arrival - this is not a personal import that avoids this "must spend" work as a condition of import and hence to enable registration on Australian roads. This car currently is not yet registered but in a step in that direction has RWC written out already so is included for Qld buyers and we can complete the registration of this vehicle on behalf of Qld buyers at our cost and for interstate buyers we will pay the price of airfare to come and inspect this vehicle in order for one to be fully satisfied with and experience firsthand this cars uniqueness, driveability and fabulous condition for it's age where you can drive it home on our purchased permit or alternatively take our word for what a cool car this is and purchase right now and we will pay the interstate transport to your doorstep to any location Australia-wide including WA. Please fire any questions to John 0417 733057 or email john at edicustoms dot com dot au. Furthermore a youTube video can be viewed by copying this link intp your browser
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