Mini Cooper MPI "Monza"

Highlights

  • 2 owners
  • Only 1 of 250 pieces
  • full documentation
  • Top equipment

This unique Mini Cooper MPI “Monza” 1.3i is a limited edition of the last production of the original and iconic Mini Cooper. Only 250 examples were built exclusively for the German market, and this special edition is now in great demand in other European countries, especially in the beautiful Tahiti blue! On February 1, 1999, this Mini Monza was delivered to its first owner in Germany and remained in Germany until 2022, after which the car was sold to its second owner, a Belgian.

In terms of history, the following odometer readings are documented:

  • 06/04/1999 – 1,922 km – Service booklet
  • 01/03/2000 – 8,184 km – Service booklet
  • 25/03/2004 – 25,919 km – Service booklet
  • 04/07/2011 – 42,900 km – Service booklet
  • 28/10/2011 – 43,995 km – Maintenance invoice
  • 01/12/2017 – 58,700 km – Service booklet
  • 05/02/2018 – 59,860 km – Technical inspection
  • 17/02/2020 – 65,250 km – Technical inspection
  • 02/03/2022 – 66,214 km – Service booklet

After purchase, the Belgian owner decided to address the weaknesses. This resulted in several improvements to the body, interior, brakes, suspension and engine. These modifications were carried out with original Mini Cooper parts and parts produced by Mini Sport UK, the specialist in Mini’s in the UK. Mini Sport UK even produces parts for Williams F1.

The engine was rebuilt and converted to a Cooper Sport conversion, increasing power from 63hp to 90hp. All this was done by Mini Garage in Aalst, a recognized Mini specialist. To tune everything optimally, the engine was remapped and tuned by renowned Dutch expert, Ben Van Leeuwen. Finally, a dual exhaust with catalytic converter from Fletcher was fitted. A less loud identical exhaust is also included, matter of keeping the neighbors happy!

The Mini also features improved brakes, with ventilated and slotted 4-pot discs at the front and superfins at the rear for better cooling.

The suspension has been modified with Hi-Lo’s, Bilstein B6 dampers, Eibach springs and Toe-in sway bars for tight handling.

The interior features original Cobra RS sport seats on sliders. A black roof liner, carbon dashboard and half roll cage for a sporty look along with the original Cooper door trim completes the look.

It is clear that the previous owner spared no expense to make this rare Mini a masterpiece!

All original parts of body, engine, brakes and interior replaced during the improvements are included in the sale along with all documentation, owner’s manual, purchase invoice and service book.

  • Year1999
  • BrandMini
  • ModelCooper
  • BodyCoupe
  • Mileage67.951 km (42.222 mi)
  • Power90 hp (66 kW)
  • Cylinder capacity1.275 L
  • SteeringLeft
  • TransmissionManual
  • DriveFront wheel drive
  • Interior colorBlack
  • Interior materialFabric
  • Exterior colorTahitian blue
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • ConditionPerfect
  • Ready to driveYes