En unik 1997 Mini Domino Cabriolet, utformad som hyllning till modedesignern Paul Smith, är upp för auktion på PistonHeads UK. Denna cabriolet, en av endast sju som tros existera i Storbritannien, har omfattande uppgraderingar och ett iögonfallande flerfärgat folieomslag. Säljaren uppger att över £12 000 har spenderats på förbättringar de senaste åren.
Auktionslistningen framhåller denna Rover Mini Domino Cabriolet som nummer två av sju sådana cabrioleter i Storbritannien, med detta exemplar unikt presenterat som en Paul Smith-hyllning. Professionellt folieomslagen i designerns signatur randmönster och märkt därefter har bilen tjänat som utställningsfordon och reklampelare. Den ingår i en liten privat samling och finns hos säljaren i Glasgow, Skottland. First registered on 1 April 2000, the 1997 model year vehicle has two former registered keepers and entered current ownership on 31 October 2025. The V5C is present in the owner's name, HPI check is clear, and it includes two keys. Indicated mileage stands at 7,783, though MOT history erroneously shows 78,001. A change of colour from white was noted on 28 June 2020, and the car will receive a fresh MOT before handover. Powered by a 1,275cc A-Series unleaded engine, it features a four-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. Upgrades include a new HIF44 performance carburettor, Pipercross air filter, Lucas 65D electronic ignition distributor, triple core radiator, and custom twin stainless steel exhaust. Suspension comprises HiLo setup with Spax adjustable shocks, adjustable tie bars, and bottom arms. Braking is enhanced with four-pot alloy calipers, vented discs, and Minifin alloy drums. It rides on 12-inch JBW Minilite wheels with Nankang Green Sport tyres. The exterior shows a new black leather hood with no window damage and powder-coated subframes, with no major corrosion or damage reported. Minor scuffing appears on door edges and roof rails. The interior, in half leather Cooper trim with an Innocenti-style dash, is in excellent condition overall, save for a slight stain on the passenger seat base. It includes an Alpine CD stereo, Pioneer speakers, and a Mini the Minx doll. The engine bay is clean, bearing a Domino Car Co (UK) LTD tag. The vendor states no mechanical issues, describing it as sound and well-presented throughout.
