Mini Cooper Blue Star (1996)

Highlights and general information

For sale is a Mini Cooper Blue Star from 1996 in the color blue metallic with a blue leather interior.

Highlights

• Extensively restored
• Accident-free
• 1 of 500 Mini Cooper Blue Star produced
• Valuation report from 2022 with grade 2 available
• Since the appraisal, the Mini has only been driven in good weather, approx. 500 km
• 19,500 € investment (excluding own work), list of costs available, including
• Vehicle dismantled except for engine and axles
• Welding work on fenders, outer sills and rear apron, among other things
• Completely painted in original color
• Underbody derusted, all joints and edges sealed
• Interior cleaning
• New windshield rubbers
• Axle and brake callipers dismantled and derusted
• Engine oil and filter changed
• Sports exhaust fitted
• Rims blasted and powder-coated
• Wheel alignment
• The complete, comprehensive list can be found in the documents for this vehicle
• Standard extras
• Wooden interior with wooden steering wheel
• 13-inch alloy wheels with 175/50 Yokohama tires
• Wide fender flares
• Blue leather upholstery with gray piping
• Color glazing
• High beam headlights
• Electronic immobilizer
• Retrofit extras:
• MP3 radio with hidden speakers
• Center pipe exhaust
• Seat rail extension
• Aston Martin aluminum hinged fuel filler cap
• Cigarette lighter for charging cell phone
• A very well-maintained Mini Cooper both inside and out
• New tires and brakes
• In possession of the seller since 2011

General information about the vehicle

• Year of construction: 1996
• First registration: 1996, Germany
• Location: 25474 Hasloh, Germany
• 3 vehicle owners
• TÜV valid until 07/25
• Accident-free
• Approved
• German registration
• Ready to drive

Model history

The Mini, a legendary model produced from 1959 to 2000, is considered an icon of British automotive history. Developed by Sir Alec Issigonis, the Mini offered compact dimensions with maximum interior space thanks to its transverse-mounted four-cylinder engine. Variants ranged from 848 cc to 1275 cc, providing 34 to 76 hp. The Mini Cooper enjoyed great success in motorsport, including several victories in the Monte Carlo Rally.

The facts

Exterior and interior

• Exterior color: Blue metallic
• Interior material: Blue leather
• Repainted: Yes, in the course of the complete restoration
• Welding work with new parts: Mudguards, triangular panels, door skins, inner and outer sills, rear apron, etc.

Engine and gearbox

• 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine with 64 hp
• Manual gearbox
• Last engine service in March 2024

Mileage

• 64,080 km (read off)
• The read mileage is not comprehensible

Documentation

• Checkbook available, but not complete

Tires, brakes, body & underbody

• Tires: New
• Brakes: New
• Body: No conspicuous features recognizable
• Underbody: Elaborate and expensive underbody coating present, preserved, cavity sealed, no rust spots recognizable
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos to get further impressions of the vehicle's condition

Known defects

• Minor signs of wear on the seats
• Please take a look at the photo gallery and videos for further impressions of the vehicle's condition

Summary of the vehicle

Experience the exclusive Mini Cooper Blue Star from 1996 in blue metallic with a 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine (64 hp) and a blue leather interior. Extensively restored with an investment of €19,500, this classic offers wood trim and 13-inch alloy wheels as well as modern extras such as MP3 radio and Aston Martin aluminum folding fuel filler cap for an incomparable driving experience.