1996 MINI 1.3 SPI Kensington | Garage Maestricht

Sought-after limited-run "Kensington" edition, the most lavishly equipped SPI MINI
A near unrepeatable, original Dutch car with just 21.500 warranted km's from new
Finished in vibrant Nightfire Red Metallic over a Beige full leather upholstery
As part of the Kensington pack, this MINI is specified with a Webasto electrically-operated panoramic roof from fatory
Presented in absolutely mint condition, mechanically and aesthetically
Accompanied by all original accessories, keys, booklets and a dedicated history file
Will be delivered with a fresh service
An opportunity not to be missed

The Mini “Kensington”:

By 1991, the Classic MINI was upgraded with a single point injection (SPI) system to replace the carburettors. SPI Mini’s were only available with the top-of-the-line 1275 cc engine variant and produced a respectable 53 hp and - most importantly – 92 Nm of torque (bare in mind a Classic Mini weighs about 650 kg's). Over the years many iterations and special editions of the classic Mini saw the light of day, but few were as lavishly equipped and tastefully specified as the “Kensington” - named after the affluent neighborhood in London. The Kensington was only available in Japan, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany and only with a select choice of exterior shades: Nightfire Red, British Racing Green and Charcoal, all complemented by a subtle contrasting pinstripe along the side of the car. A Tan full leather interior was compulsory regardless of exterior paint choice.

The Kensington’s main selling-point was evidently that gorgeous full leather interior with a bespoke type of seat - believed bespoke to the Kensington only. Further telltales are the burr walnut dashboard with 3 main dials behind a full leather steering wheel and last but certainly not least an electrically operated panoramic Webasto roof!

The Kensington is a very chique and svelte limited edition of the Classic MINI and the absolute top-of-the-line in the SPI model range. It was the last iteration of the Mark VI MINI, before the VII was launched in late ’96. Great, unmolested (!) and low mileage examples are a rare sight which makes us ever-so excited to offer this great example - yet again!

This Kensington "PG-VH-06":

We are pleased to be offering this superb example yet again, after initially sourcing and selling it to a Dutch collector some years ago. When we were being offered to opportunity to buy her back - it speaks for itself we jumped at it right away! And its easy to see why - this is as good as a Classic MINI gets. Yes, this is absolutely mint!

PG-VH-06 is an original Dutch car and was first registered on 05-07-1996 to its first owner. Specified in striking Nightfire Red Metallic over a Beige full leather upholstery. In 28 years this MINI has covered a mere 21.500 km's from new. More often than not, with low mileage cars it is the case that they get driven regularly in the beginning of their life and subsequently get parked aside. Cars that do not get driven usually start developing all sorts of technical issues due to standstill. As this is an original Dutch car, we have the mileage of every year certified by the NAP, so we can verify the mileage build-up year-by-year. We are pleased to report that the mileage has risen consitently over the years, with about 1.000-2.000 km's for the first 20 years and naturally less after that. That means the car has been kept on top of and has never needed a full recommissioning!

Besides the warranted low mileage, the car itself substantiates A+ quality throughout. Rust-free above all else, with great consistent metalwork and panelgaps - free of any welding whatsoever. The MINI is accompanied by all original accessories incl. booklets, toolkit, jack, spare wheel and a thick history file. Prior to delivery to a new home, it will be supplied with a fresh service (incl, but not limited to: oil, filters, brake fluid flush, brake adjustment & clutch fluid flush) so it can be enjoyed as intended of rmany years to come!

Bite-size:

A MINI unlike many others. Very rarely do examples like this come to market - so do not miss her!

Price: €21.500,-

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