1991 Rover Mini Neon Registration Number: J774 NWD Recorded...

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£5,000 - £6,000

1991 Rover Mini Neon

Registration Number: J774 NWD
Recorded Mileage: 58,500 miles
Chassis Number: TBA

Launched in 1959, and considered an icon of the 1960s, the Mini is one of the most successful motor cars of all time, and one which transcends class and social status with consummate ease. Such was the success of the Mini that it was exported to every corner of the world, and indeed manufactured in most continents for local home markets. The Italian version of the Mini, sold under the Innocenti marque, was produced in Milan and distributed throughout Europe.

Such was the demand for the Mini that a huge variety of limited editions were produced over the years. Launched in 1991, the Neon was based on the City variant of that model year. The "Neon" was originally meant to be produced in Caribbean Blue Pearlecent, but problems with the new paint meant that the production version was made in Nordic Blue. The Neon featured chrome bumpers and door handles, grille surround and exhaust tailpipe. The exterior was finished with "Neon by Mini" decals, and the interior was treated to chevron velour with a Neon badge on the steering wheel. 1500 were produced in total.

This Neon was previously acquired by an enthusiast around 6 years ago, who we understand invested over £4,000 on refurbishing the car, including a repaint in the orginal colour.

The subsequent keep owned the Mini for around 2 years, during which time the interior was replaced with full Mini Equinox trim, as was carpeting and weather seals. The suspension has been upgraded with adjustable shocks and four-spoke Revolution wheels sitting in wider arches, and treated to a row of rally spotlights to the front.

In current ownership since 2021, the Mini has be subject of a number of further works. Professional repairs were carried out to the floor, subframe and chassis mountings. The Mini was treated to a partial respray, the clutch hydrulics have been overhauled, new plugs fiitted, the car tuned, and minor electical issues attended to. Invoices for over £4,000 support this work.

The Mini is offered with a V5C, new MoT certificate and file of bills for previous maintenance works.