1st Oct, 2023 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle October 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1993 Rover Mini Cabriolet
One of the rarest classic Mini variants, with production numbers rumoured to be as low as 300
Registration - H17 0MA
Chassis No - SAXXNNBYCBD077784
M.O.T. - 06/2024
Odometer - 42,000
According to VDI Check this exceedingly smart cabriolet began life in Northern Ireland before returning to the mainland and being first DVLA registered in June 1994. The vendor apparently acquired the car from the marque specialist GC Minis of Swanley in Kent some five years ago. He believes that ‘H17 OMA’ is now one of only 42 such cabriolets remaining in the world, so a very rare car indeed. He informs us that its has always been dry stored and serviced every year during his tenure. Its resplendent Nightfire red bodywork is matched to a red hood, red-piped cream leather interior trim, and complemented by the polished set of Revolution alloy wheels on which it rides. The vendor presently classes the four-speed manual transmission, convertible bodywork and upholstery as ‘excellent’, and the 1300cc A Series engine and paintwork as ‘good’. He is now selling the Mini complete with Mountney wood-rim steering wheel, stereo system, spare wheel, toolkit, and a sizeable history folder containing the original book pack, receipts, tax discs and selection of old MOTs, plus a current advisory-free one valid into August next year. The odometer currently registers an unwarranted but totally credible total of 42,000 miles.
The story of the Mini convertible began with Lamm Autohous of Achern, Germany, who began creating their own version during the 1980s. In 1991 Rover contracted the company to build 75 righthand drive prototypes for sale through 12 selected Rover dealers. The success of this project led to Rover’s own version that was launched at the NEC in 1992. It was ultimately offered in three colours – Nightfire Red as per the sale car, Caribbean Blue and British Racing Green. The list price was £11,995. Production terminated in mid-1996 after c.1,081 examples are believed to have been built.
In summary:
- A very smartly presented apparently low mileage example
- Thought to be one of only 42 such cabriolets left worldwide
- Comes with big history file including an MOT valid into next year
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £12,000 - £14,000Registration - H17 0MA
Chassis No - SAXXNNBYCBD077784
M.O.T. - 06/2024
Odometer - 42,000
According to VDI Check this exceedingly smart cabriolet began life in Northern Ireland before returning to the mainland and being first DVLA registered in June 1994. The vendor apparently acquired the car from the marque specialist GC Minis of Swanley in Kent some five years ago. He believes that ‘H17 OMA’ is now one of only 42 such cabriolets remaining in the world, so a very rare car indeed. He informs us that its has always been dry stored and serviced every year during his tenure. Its resplendent Nightfire red bodywork is matched to a red hood, red-piped cream leather interior trim, and complemented by the polished set of Revolution alloy wheels on which it rides. The vendor presently classes the four-speed manual transmission, convertible bodywork and upholstery as ‘excellent’, and the 1300cc A Series engine and paintwork as ‘good’. He is now selling the Mini complete with Mountney wood-rim steering wheel, stereo system, spare wheel, toolkit, and a sizeable history folder containing the original book pack, receipts, tax discs and selection of old MOTs, plus a current advisory-free one valid into August next year. The odometer currently registers an unwarranted but totally credible total of 42,000 miles.
The story of the Mini convertible began with Lamm Autohous of Achern, Germany, who began creating their own version during the 1980s. In 1991 Rover contracted the company to build 75 righthand drive prototypes for sale through 12 selected Rover dealers. The success of this project led to Rover’s own version that was launched at the NEC in 1992. It was ultimately offered in three colours – Nightfire Red as per the sale car, Caribbean Blue and British Racing Green. The list price was £11,995. Production terminated in mid-1996 after c.1,081 examples are believed to have been built.
In summary:
- A very smartly presented apparently low mileage example
- Thought to be one of only 42 such cabriolets left worldwide
- Comes with big history file including an MOT valid into next year
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle October 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 1st Oct, 2023
Our October auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes.
Viewing Days:
Saturday 30th September, 1pm - 7pm
Sunday 1st October, 9am - 12 noon
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