1987 Austin Mini Cooper
Ended Oct 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM UTC
Addenda and errata
Please note that while the seller imported and titled this vehicle in Kansas in 2012 and the vehicle is offered with a clean Kansas title, its CarFax shows a potential California owner and potential mileage discrepancy in 2015. When researching this vehicle, it was discovered a 1977 Austin Mini Cooper was offered for sale in 2016 with the same VIN, and a NMVTIS report shows a vehicle with the same VIN (possibly the 1977 Austin Mini Cooper) that was titled in Arizona (2008), California (2012), and Washington (2016). Accordingly, the seller has committed to work with any buyer to ensure the vehicle can be successfully titled or registered in the buyer’s state as a condition of sale, and the seller is open to using an escrow service for added buyer protection.
Description
OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE
The Mini Cooper is a landmark in automotive history—born from postwar ingenuity and refined over decades into a spirited icon of British motoring. By the late 1980s, the Mini had evolved with mechanical upgrades that improved drivability and reliability, including enhanced suspension geometry, better braking systems, and more robust drivetrain components. These refinements preserved the Mini’s legendary handling while making it more usable for modern roads.
This left-hand-drive 1987 Austin Mini Cooper embodies that blend of heritage and evolution. Imported to the U.S. in 2012, it’s had just one stateside owner and is said to have been garage-kept in Kansas since. Finished in vibrant red with a Union Jack roof motif, it features tasteful cosmetic and mechanical enhancements that elevate its character without compromising originality. The odometer reads 90,203 miles, and the car remains a solid and spirited driver.
Located in Overland Park, Kansas, and offered with a clean title in the seller’s name, this Mini is perfect for enthusiasts seeking a classic with personality, provenance, and practical upgrades.
Highlights
Powered by a rebuilt believed-to-be 1,275cc inline-four carbureted engine with digital ignition and upgraded fuel pump
Four-speed manual transmission
Finished in red with white racing stripes and side pinstriping
Imported to the United States in 2012
Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report
Features
Aftermarket semi-bucket grey cloth seats, grey door cards and dash, and black carpets
Aluminum door pulls, door handles, window winder handles, and pedal covers
10-inch VTO alloy wheels wrapped in 165/70 Yokohama ADVAN HR tires
Aftermarket head unit mounted to new oak dashboard insert
Tri-color Union Jack roof
Black fender flares
LED fog lamps
Known Imperfections
Rust bubbles near the grille, trunk lid bottom, and front wheel wells
Some cosmetic wear consistent with age
Some touch-up paint spots
Included
Annotated shop manual
Two sets of keys
Spare wheel
Ownership History
The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1987 Austin Mini Cooper in Kansas since 2012. The seller claims the vehicle has “never been exposed to weather” and was “always garage-kept" during stateside ownership. The seller notes the car “starts right up since installing the digital ignition about nine years ago and have never had to retime it since then.”
Additional documents
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1987 Austin Mini Cooper · No reserve
