Marketed on behalf of our Client at Auto Classica Storage Channeling the spirit of its motorsport glory years, this 1998 Rover Mini Cooper Sportspack captures the playful charm of Britain's most iconic small car. Registered as R229 FAF, this example has been treated to a genuine John Cooper Works conversion, certified and invoiced, transforming it from a cheerful runabout into a finely tuned road-going racer. Under the bonnet lies a ported and polished cylinder head, billet 1.5:1 roller rockers and an LCB exhaust manifold, complemented by high-compression pistons, a polished crankshaft and new bearings throughout. A Swiftune SW5 fast-road camshaft, vernier pulley and duplex timing chain sharpen the delivery. The engine has covered just 700 miles since its rebuild - a gentle run-in for an engine of this quality. A front big-brake conversion with four-pot billet calipers and 8.4-inch vented discs ensures confidence, while 6J Minilite-style alloys with Yokohama A539 tyres give it a purposeful stance. The KAD short-shift offers a precise, mechanical feel, and a Fletcher stainless-steel exhaust provides the unmistakable Mini soundtrack. Inside, Cobra seats and matching trim strike the right balance between sporting intent and classic simplicity. Acquired in 2020 from respected specialists Paul Higgs Cars, the car has wanted for nothing under its current ownership. It is offered with a comprehensive history file, two keys, and an MOT with no advisories valid until September 2026. Our internal pre-sale inspection confirms this to be a clean, original UK-market Mini showing just under 52,000 miles from new. It retains its correct identity and specification, with six careful former keepers and a consistent pattern of long-term ownership. Previous age-related issues were properly resolved during its rebuild, leaving a car that is honest, documented and refreshingly correct. With genuine JCW provenance, strong history and beautifully executed upgrades, this Mini offers a rare combination of character, craftsmanship and drivability. R229 FAF represents the Mini at its very best - spirited, tactile and unmistakably British. Viewing by appointment only