1997 Rover Cooper Sedan - British Racing Green - 21,954km - 5-Door, 5-Seat Classic
Overview
The Rover Cooper represents a fascinating chapter in British automotive history, emerging during Rover's final years as an independent manufacturer before BMW's acquisition. This 1997 example is a genuine period piece, a five-door sedan that captures the pragmatic engineering and understated charm of 1990s British motoring. The Cooper nameplate carries heritage dating back to the original Mini Cooper partnership with John Cooper, and this Rover iteration maintains that spirit of accessible, honest engineering. As a 27-year-old classic, this vehicle now qualifies as a genuine collectible, particularly for enthusiasts of British Leyland and Rover marque history.
The vehicle presents in original British Racing Green with a white roof, a colour combination that speaks to its age and provenance. The bodywork shows the patina expected of a vehicle of this era, with surface corrosion visible on the lower sills and undercarriage components consistent with outdoor storage and natural weathering. The paint holds reasonable gloss across the main panels, with minor stone chipping evident on the bonnet leading edge. Panel gaps are even and the body structure appears sound. Interior trim shows age-appropriate wear, with the original dashboard and steering wheel displaying the character of nearly three decades of use. The five-seat configuration provides practical accommodation, with cloth trim throughout presenting in condition consistent with the vehicle's mileage and age.
This is a genuine survivor from the final generation of independent Rover passenger cars, offered unregistered and presented as a restoration or preservation project. At the classic car price guide of approximately $4,500 to $6,500 AUD for vehicles in this condition, this represents fair value for a piece of British automotive heritage with documented service history and complete original documentation.
Condition
The vehicle presents as a honest, unrestored example. Exterior paintwork is original with minor stone chips on the bonnet and light surface oxidation visible on lower body panels and sills. The British Racing Green finish holds reasonable gloss across visible panels. Interior trim shows wear consistent with age and mileage, with original cloth upholstery and dashboard in serviceable condition. Undercarriage components show surface corrosion typical of a vehicle of this age. The vehicle is offered unregistered and as-is, suitable for restoration, preservation, or collection purposes.
Features
* 1997 Rover Cooper, five-door sedan body
* Front wheel drive configuration
* Manual transmission
* Petrol engine, naturally aspirated
* 5-seat capacity with cloth interior trim
* Original British Racing Green with white roof
* Right-hand drive (Australian specification)
* Original dashboard and steering wheel
* Service logbook with documented maintenance history
* Owner's manual and original documentation included
* Compliance plate and build documentation present
* Odometer reading: 19,540 kilometres
* Unregistered, offered as restoration or collection project
Condition Notes
* Lower body sills and undercarriage show surface corrosion and rust consistent with vehicle age and outdoor storage
* Minor stone chips visible on bonnet leading edge
* Original paintwork with light surface oxidation on exposed metal components
* Interior trim shows wear appropriate to age and mileage
* Vehicle offered unregistered and in as-is condition
Specifications
Year: 1997
Make: Rover
Model: Cooper
Body Type: Sedan
Doors: 5
Seats: 5
Drive Type: Front wheel drive
Transmission: Manual
Fuel Type: Petrol
Induction: Naturally aspirated
Colour: British Racing Green with white roof
Odometer: 21,954 kilometres
Steering: Right hand drive
Engine Number: 12A2EK71358873
VIN: SAXXNNAYCWD149768
(Key # unknown)
Lloyds stock #656023+1
Location of item: Onsite, North Arm, QLD, Australia
** This vendor is not registered for GST - therefore GST is not applicable on this asset **
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