Curating a Heritage Lifestyle
Body Colour: Roman Purple.
Roof Colour: Oyster Shell - with full Webasto sunroof.
Trim Colour: Cream Connolly Hide Piped Purple, matching front head restraints and reclining front seats.
Odometer reading: 35000.
Technical Specification:
Engine: 1275 cc
Gearbox: 4 speed manual.
Brakes: Cooper S brakes.
Wheels and Tyres: 6" Wide Rim J.A. Pearce Light Alloy Wheels and Dunlop tyres.
HISTORY
Very rare and authentic Radford de Ville Converted Mini Cooper S which spent over 20 years of its life in an underground car park in Paris.
This unique car took over 2300 man hours to construct and was the most expensive Mini ever built, then costing more than a new Rolls Royce.
The body shell was given bitumastic coatings on the inside and outside from new for soundproofing.
Genuine low mileage and in immaculate condition throughout.
Lavishly equipped with Beige hide piped body colour, with matching front head restraints.
Flared wheel arches and 6" wide J.A. Pearce light alloy wheels.
Full lifting rear tailgate and folding rear seats.
Heated front and rear windscreens with front electric windows.
Polished veneer dashboard with numerous dials and switches and luxury pile carpets.
Twin fuel tanks and alternator electrics.
Articles from many period motor magazines which featured this car and numerous photos are available.
A very rare opportunity to acquire a special component of 40 year old motoring history.
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