Vehicle Details

• Year: 1998
• Make: Rover
• Model: Mini Cooper S
• VIN: SAXXNNAYCWD159978
• Mileage: 68,414km
• Transmission: Manual
• Title Status: Clean
• Color: Red
• Seller Type: Dealer
• Location: Christiansburg, VA 24073
• Dealer Fees: None
• Lot #: V-0041587-DT

The Mini, renowned for its versatility and go-kart-like handling, achieved massive success since its launch, selling 5.4 million units over 41 years and remaining the best-selling British car of all time. Finished in red over tan upholstery, this example is said to have been imported from Japan on January 31^st, 2024, and has been held as part of a private collection since. This 4-speed right-hand-drive example is now being offered for auction by its seller out of Virginia.

Rounded contours and a retro aesthetic characterize the Rover Mini’s compact design. Subtle details like the signature grille and circular headlights complement its sleek profile and diminutive proportions. This example comes finished in red with black painted fenders and a contrasting white roof. It rides on aftermarket 10” polished wheels dressed in Dunlop Formula-R tires. The hood has been modified with hood pins to enable complete removal. The seller acknowledges a crack in the body trim with an area slipping off, wear on the seals around the exterior mirrors, chrome trim pitting, wheel wear, and some corrosion on the vehicle's underside. Additional images are provided in the gallery.

The right-hand-drive cabin presents tan vinyl upholstery complemented with burred walnut trim. Custom Cobra front bucket seats, an aftermarket steering wheel and gear shift, red checkerboard floormats, a Kenwood CD player and radio, a storage basket with cupholders, and a 12V outlet with USB chargers have been installed. Other equipment includes white-faced instrumentation, roll-up windows, and a glovebox.

Beneath the bonnet lies a 1300cc A-series inline-four engine with single-point fuel injection (SPi) and a high compression ratio (10.1:1). Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transaxle.

This sale will include a clean title and a trunk-mounted spare tire.

The seller would like you to know: “The owner of this 1998 Rover Mini Cooper is an avid collector of Japanese Imports and Classic cars. He has spent decades building his collection and holds the record for the largest number of Japanese Imports in the United States. He takes pride in his collection, ensuring that he imports quality pieces that will drive interest from fellow collectors as well as the general public. He and his collection of vehicles have been featured in articles from numerous notable companies ranging from Motortrend to Classic Motorsports, to Autoweek, and he regularly graces the front page of local news publications. The warehouse in which his collection is stored is viewed as a sort of museum, with locals and travelers, alike, making time to stop in and experience the seemingly endless rows of inventory he has to offer. All of this to say that the owner of this vehicle knows quality when he sees it. This particular piece has drawn the attention of many and will be a gem to anyone who is fortunate enough to become its next owner.”

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