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1996 Rover Mini Cabriolet - 10,661 Miles
United Kingdom • 18 May 2024
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Mini Cabriolet is a rare, low-mileage example finished in Metallic British Racing Green. With only 10,661 miles and two owners from new, it includes original documents and a recent MOT with no advisories, making it a highly desirable collector's item.
Condition
8
Based on the description, the car is in excellent condition with low mileage, original documents, and a recent MOT with no advisories. The presence of minor imperfections is not mentioned.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
SAXXNNBYCBD131267
Odometer:
10,661 miles
Reg Number:
N281 DMP
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Following on from the success of the Lamm cabriolet, marketed through Rover dealers during 1991, Rover launched its own Cabriolet at the NEC Motor Show in October 1992.
Considering that engineering a convertible from the Mini bodyshell was no small task, it was a brave job to take on but, with anticipated demand in Japan shoring up confidence, building an open-topped Mini was seen as a gamble worth taking.
In fact, RSP (Rover Special Products) continued the policy of outsourcing jobs like this and sought the assistance of two design and engineering companies, Karmann and Tickford, to push forward with the concept.
Karmann in Germany had been involved in particular with the convertible versions of the Volkswagen Golf as well as the Ford Escort and Tickford’s expertise was with the convertible roof assemblies which it had been instrumental in producing for the MG RV8, Jaguar XJ-SC and later, the Lotus Elan.
Rover Cabriolets were all built on the same production line as the standard ...
Points of note
£2,925
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,660
Median Price (Since 2020)
£19,908
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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