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£13,301

1999 Rover Mini John Cooper LE 40

United Kingdom • 12 Dec 2020 • Lot 236

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AI Listing Summary

This is a meticulously restored 1999 John Cooper Works LE 40, one of only 300 built. It features a rebuilt 1320cc engine with performance upgrades, a completely overhauled transmission, and a rust-free body with a fresh respray in the original Brooklands Green and Old English White color scheme.

Condition

9

The car has undergone a total restoration, including replacement of floorpans, sills, and quarter panels, along with a bare metal respray. The engine and transmission have been rebuilt and overhauled, respectively, with performance upgrades. The car is described as rust-free and immaculately presented in its original color combination, with only 500 miles completed since the restoration.

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[Transmission]

Transmission:

SAXXNNAZEYD176828

Chassis No:

Odometer:

5,321 miles

V402 ROC

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

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The John Cooper Works LE 40 was launched in 1999 with a build run of 300 cars.

This limited edition model was created to pay tribute not only to 40 years of Mini but also the 40th anniversary of the Cooper F1 World Championship.

The LE 40 was only available in the striking combination of Brooklands Green with an Old English White roof with a Grenadine Red leather interior.

This LE 40 was purchased by our vendor in 2017 as a small project which became a total restoration.

The outcome of which is a joy to see.

The photographic history of the works completed show this Mini receiving a replacement of the front floorpans, new inner and outer door sills and new sections of the rear quarter panels followed by a bare metal respray.

The wheels have been refurbished and fitted with a new set of Yokohama tyres.

The engine underwent a complete rebuild and is now a 1320cc with a stage two head and Kent fast road cam.

During the process a large number of parts were replaced including injecto...