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£31,500

1999 Rover Mini John Cooper Sport 5 'S' Works

Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 11 Nov 2018

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare, one-owner 1999 Mini John Cooper S Works, #9 of only 25 produced. It features a Jack Knight 5-speed gearbox, Alex Moulton suspension, Mini-Sport brakes, and a unique 'de-graphic'd' exterior, with the owner's manual signed by John Cooper himself.

Condition

8

The car has very low mileage and is reported to be in sparkling condition. It has been professionally stored and has been upgraded with high-quality parts. The car has one owner and has a full MoT. The availability of original parts also adds to the car's condition.

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Manual

Transmission:

SAXXNWA2EXD17852

Chassis No:

Odometer:

23,000 miles

T816 KEP

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Number 9 of only twenty-five of these very rare Minis.

With only 25 built, this must be the rarest Mini variant of all.23,000 miles.

1 owner Produced by John Cooper Garages exclusively in 1999 only.

This is #009 Exclusively fitted with a Jack Knight 5-speed.

105 mph and 0-60 in 8.8 seconds 'De-graphic'd' with factory approval.

Unique.

Owner's Manual signed by John Cooper Upgrades include Alex Moulton suspension, Mini-Sport vented discs, alloy callipers, and finned rear drums Only twenty-five of these special Minis were produced making them, we believe, the rarest of all Minis and were produced by John Cooper Garages exclusively in 1999 only.

What made them so special was the adoption of the 5-speed gearbox built by Jack Knight Developments and fitted by John Cooper carrying the 'JKD' stamping.

The end result was the fastest production Mini ever produced with a 105 mph top speed and 0-60 in 8.8 seconds.

This sparkling little car has only covered 23,000 miles in the hands of its...