Beschreibung:

John Cooper sold his own modified Minis under the ‘Mini Cooper’ name from the mid-1980s, before Rover’s acquisition of the rights to the name made it possible to officially re-launch the model in September 1990. The new Mini Cooper was based on the Mini 30, the most luxuriously equipped Limited Edition Mini to date, but fitted with the 1,275cc engine rather than the 30’s 998cc unit. John Cooper’s involvement did not end there however. In March 1991 his Rover-approved Mini Cooper ‘S’ conversion kit went on sale, a package that boosted power from the stock 61 to 78bhp. Suspension improvements included adjustable shock absorbers and low-profile tyres. Independents had been producing them for a long time, but it was not until 1993, 34 years after production had commenced, that there was an official soft-top Mini - the Mini Cabriolet. Developed jointly by Rover and coachbuilder Karmann, the Mini Cabriolet was built at Longbridge and based on the existing Mini Cooper 1.3i saloon. This non-factory converted Mini Cooper cabriolet was sold new in Monaco and is offered for sale by its current, careful lady owner. Finished in white with new dark blue velour interior, the latter equipped with stereo system, the car was refurbished in 2003, receiving new brakes and Koni shock absorbers, while the clutch was replaced in 2004. A perfect Mediterranean run-around, it is offered with sundry maintenance invoices and French Carte Grise. No reserve. Cette Mini Cooper cabriolet (transformation non réalisée par l'usine), vendue neuve à Monaco, est offerte à la vente par son actuelle propriétaire qui en a pris grand soin. Peinte en blanc avec intérieur neuf en velours bleu foncé et installation stéréo, la voiture a été révisée en 2003 avec réfection des freins et des amortisseurs Koni, tandis que l'embrayage était changé en 2004. Voiture parfaite pour la Côte d'azur, elle est accompagnée de diverses factures d'entretien et de sa carte grise française et vendue sans prix de réserve.