Introduced in 1992, the Sprite was arguably the purist’s MK6 Mini.

Riding on steel wheels and sporting a black grille and matching wheelarch extensions, its ‘pared back’ aesthetic extended to a simple ‘two dial’ instrument cluster.

Initially powered by a carburettor-fed 1275cc A-Series engine allied to four-speed manual or automatic transmission, it promised near 90mph performance.

Updated with single-point fuel injection during 1994, the Sprite remained a staple part of the range until the arrival of the MK7 two years later.

Retained by its original lady owner until being bequeathed to a relative in 2020, ‘L966 DCK’ is warranted to have covered a mere 44,500 miles from new.

Having inherited the Mini six years ago, the current registered keeper treated it to a custom half-leather interior, glass-out respray, new doors, green tinted glass, replacement bumpers and opening rear quarter windows.

Further benefiting from a ten-inch wheel conversion, the diminutive saloon rides on Cosmi...