A decade later, the Mini brand was stronger than ever. Four Monte Carlo Rallies under its belt and with new management in the name of British Leyland, they recorded a record number of sales in 1971 with sold units amounting to 318,000 cars. 1981 saw the introduction of the Rover Metro and with that came the decline in Mini sales.

With the nearing demise of British Leyland, 1990 saw the remarkable comeback of the Mini. Rover sought to take advantage with the RSP range. The new Rover Special Production range and the optional upgrade kits created by John Cooper himself, were originally supposed to be sold as a limited production, but the overwhelming response to the resurgence of Mini saw the little coupe climb back up the sales ladder.

The car has previously passed through our workshop for the usual Hero Motor Company future-proofing programme. In addition to the routine service, the car has benefited from the following ensuring turnkey motoring and no nasty surprises:

Restoration:
Major service and adjust valve clearances

Balance all wheels

Replace o/s wiper spindle assembly

Adjust washer jets

Investigate fault horn, replace horn, replace faulty steering wheel slip ring, make up new wiring loom
Replace fuse for indicators. Replace n/s/r and o/s/r, replace n/s/f indicator bulb and number plate light bulbs.
Replace rear exhaust mount, make up and weld on new centre mounting
Strip front suspension, replace both top and bottom swivels, inner knuckle joints and nylon cups, replace n/s/f drive shaft gaiter, replace o/s/f tie rod, replace front shock absorber mountings replace complete outer track rods and gaiters, adjust tracking, replace n/s/f brake back plate.
Replace both rear sub-frame bushes
Replace brake servo, brake master cylinder, rear brake hoses and bleed brakes.
Remove thermostat housing, media blast, replace with new gasket and replace temp sensor.
Replace clutch slave cylinder and bleed clutch
Replace engine breather hoses and vacuum hoses
Replace bonnet switch
Replace oil filler cap
Replace top coolant hose and bracket.
Replace coolant
Clean surface corrosion to rear valance and returns. Treat areas with corrosion neutraliser, prime, seam seal joints, apply stone-chip product and paint as required.

The car will be handed over to the new owner with its original handbook, MOT’s dating back to 2006, Invoices back to 2012 and a note from one of the previous owners explaining a flood that ruined some of the history file pre – 2012.