Description
Launched in 1998 and in production for just one year, the Rover Mini Paul Smith Limited Edition is a rare special edition of the classic Mini. Designed in collaboration with renowned British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith, this edition was produced to celebrate British design and craftsmanship and features exclusive Paul Smith Blue paintwork, dark ‘Minilite’ alloy wheels, twin driving lights, a 24-carat gold-finished bonnet badge, a black leather-trimmed interior, bespoke Paul Smith branding, and a unique green finish on the fuel tank, glovebox lining, boot lining, and engine rocker cover.
A total of 1,800 were produced, with 300 allocated to the UK market. The remaining units were primarily exported to Japan. It’s estimated there are less than 220 remaining on UK roads, 2 of which are in Jersey.
The exterior of this Mini is in very good overall condition. The body shell is very solid having been kept in dry storage under the current tenure who has owned the car since 2011. The Paul Smith Blue paintwork is in very good condition with no blemishes of note; the current owner ensuring any required paint corrections were completed. The charcoal grey 12-inch Minilite alloy wheels are in good order as are other model-specific items such as the twin spot lamps and special badging.
Moving inside, the original black leather seats are presented in very good condition overall, with only age-related wear. The door panels, carpets and dashboard which includes 3 instruments for the driver, are all presented in excellent condition with associated electrical elements and dials are all in perfect working order.
This Mini has only covered a genuine and very low 27,468 miles from new. Mechanically it has been very well cared for and the fuel-injected 1275cc ‘MPI’ inline-four engine runs perfectly and is coupled to a 4-speed manual gearbox. It has recently been serviced in preparation for sale which included new front brake callipers and pads and wheel cylinders at the rear. New steering rack gaiters and track rod ends have also been fitted.
This Rover Mini Paul Smith Edition is a very good example of the rare limited-edition modern classic British city car. One of just 300 examples delivered to the UK, with a distinctive factory specification, and instantly recognisable styling, it would make a fine addition to any collection of modern classics, and a great companion for weekend drives and car shows alike.
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