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This Mini feels fast at 60 km/h. At 120 km/h it is mostly loud. It belongs on town streets and mountain passes, not on long motorway journeys. With 63 PS it feels quick because you sit so close to the road.
We see it as a weekend driver that was built to be used, so light wear is simply part of its character. People wave at it, which few cars manage, and the costly jobs are already done.
Late Mini in its best colour, with the work done
OUR VIEW
Our ratings use one scale shared by every car we list.
Engagement ★★★★★
The steering is direct and quick, so you can place the car on the road to the centimetre and feel everything it does.
Ownership ★★★★☆
Parts are available and cheap, most towns have someone who knows the A-series, and rust is the cost to watch.
Usability ★★★☆☆
It parks anywhere and is easy in town, while the small boot and cramped driving position are worth trying first.
Touring ★☆☆☆☆
Short gearing and a firm ride bring real noise above 100 km/h, so two hours at a time is plenty for most.
HISTORY
The last evolution of the classic Mini
The 1300 MPI was the final version of the classic Mini. Multi-point injection arrived in 1996, and production ended in October 2000. This car wears British Racing Green with Porcelain Green leather, a combination you see far less often than the usual black or red trim.
It was delivered new in Germany in November 1997 and imported to Poland in 2021. The body was fully restored in 2023. All work was carried out with original and period-correct Mini parts, and a carVertical report is available on request.
28 November 1997
Delivered new in Germany
2021
Imported to Poland
August 2023
Full body restoration, repaint and underbody protection
February 2025
Suspension overhaul, new grille and dashboard
July 2025
Full detail and ceramic coating
October 2026
Periodic inspection, valid to October 2027
CONDITION
Checked by us and open to your own inspection
2 Excellent
A restored Mini that has been looked after rather than hidden away, with a dry engine and gearbox and the big jobs done in 2023 and 2025. The worn steering wheel and boot are what you will notice first.
1 Concours | 2 Excellent | 3 Very Good | 4 Good
Fully restored and repainted in August 2023, and the body is in very good condition with no rust.
Body
Interior
Porcelain Green leather in very good condition with minor wear, and a new dashboard fitted in 2025.
Engine and gearbox in very good condition with no leaks, suspension overhauled in February 2025.
Mechanical
Underside
Fully protected as part of the August 2023 restoration, and we found no rust underneath the car.
Factory specification with period fog lamps, a white roof and bonnet stripes, and matching numbers.
Originality
Parts
All work was carried out with original and period correct Mini parts, including the new grille.
WORTH KNOWING
All work was carried out with original and period correct Mini parts, including the new grille.
The steering wheel and boot show signs of wear, and the wheel is due to be restored.
HOW BUYING WORKS
From your first message to the keys
The car is in Switzerland, and this is what happens once you get in touch with us.
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You can see the car in Cham or Zürich by appointment, or we can walk you around it on a video call.
Viewing
Independent inspection
You are welcome to bring your own mechanic or ask us to arrange one, and we have never refused an inspection.
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Contract and payment
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Registration
You receive a written sales contract in German or English, and the car is released once your bank transfer arrives.
We handle the transfer with you at the registration office and help buyers from abroad with export papers.
You can collect the car yourself, or we arrange transport anywhere in Europe and charge only our cost.
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Delivery
Would you like to know more about this Mini?
We are happy to answer your questions, send you more photographs or arrange a viewing at a time that suits you, so just send us a message whenever you are ready.
The character ratings and our view are the personal opinion of Smell of Classics GmbH, based on driving this car. They describe how the car drives, not its condition or value, and are not promised characteristics. The binding description, condition and any warranty terms are set out only in the written sales contract. We welcome an independent inspection before purchase. Mileage is as indicated on the odometer.