£7,924
1990 Rover Mini 'The Italian Job
Historics • UK • 21 Sept 2019
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£7,924
1990 Rover Mini 'The Italian Job
UK • 21 Sept 2019 • Lot 253
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a meticulously rebuilt 1990 Rover Mini Studio 2, transformed into a replica of the blue 'Italian Job' Mini. It features a comprehensive restoration with many new parts and has toured Europe, offering a unique blend of classic aesthetics and modern reliability.
Condition
7
While heavily restored and rebuilt with new panels and respray, it is based on a 1990 Rover Mini Studio 2, not an original 1968 Mk. I Mini Cooper S. It incorporates many Mk. I parts for cosmetic reasons, but isn't an original. Also, there is no mention of mechanical condition.
/ 10
81,000 miles
BGU865G
1990
Auction
SAXXL2S1020483529
RHD
United Kingdom
£7,924
1990 Rover Mini 'The Italian Job
Historics • UK • 21 Sept 2019
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
The 2nd June 2019 saw these three Minis and their accompanying bus set of from leafy Hertfordshire to Turin on the 50th Anniversary of the release of the iconic film 'The Italian Job' staring Michael Caine.
The idea to recreate the film was developed five years previously by 'The Welwyn Jolly Boys Drinking Club', an eclectic group of friends, after several bottles of port following a St.
Georges Day lunch.
‘Hang on lads, I've got a great idea..’ soon became a massive project for Charlie Croker and his modern-day drinking club.
What seemed like a fairly straightforward escapade to start with soon turned into a far more complicated proposition when it was realised that there are actually very few Minis in good enough condition to make the 2,000 mile round trip including passing over the Alps.
Twice.
The decision was therefore made to purchase three Minis and completely rebuild them, styled to replicate the 1968 Mk.
I Mini Cooper S as used in the film.
A former (school run) Bedfor...
Price Analysis vs Other Mini Italian Jobs
£5,734
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,438
Median Price (Since 2020)
£14,199
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 1st Sept 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
1,817 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 2nd Sept 2020, 1,817 miles
Failed
On 2nd Sept 2020, 1,817 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 2nd Sept 2019, 1,445 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Passed
On 4th Jul 2018, 12 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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