Only £250 cheaper than a Lamborghini Miura when new. Guess how much it is now...
Can you imagine forking out the sort of money you’d spend on a Rolls-Royce Phantom or even a Bentley Flying Spur for a dolled-up supermini? Oh, how people laughed when Aston Martin stapled its grille and lights on the humble Toyota IQ, called it the ‘Cygnet’ to make it sound flashy and then brazenly doubled the price tag.
, the firm was a coachbuilder of serious repute. One of the firm’s final creations would be the Mini Cooper S Radford de Ville, which was meant as pocket-sized Rolls-Royce. The original interior was retrimmed in cream Connelly leather with seat piping, while Wilton Carpets – known for its ornate designs – toned things down with all-black flooring. The dash, meanwhile, featured polished wood veneer, housing an array of switches and dials.
Even from the outside, the Radford de Ville looks more opulent than the ‘standard’ Mini Cooper S. The front lights were replaced with a dual-stacked pods and a full-length sunroof bathed the cabin in sunshine . But nothing says ‘I own property in Belgravia’ quite like a two-tone paint scheme, with this particular car looking utterly splendid in Roman Purple with an Oyster Shell roof. Engine tuning was available, though it’s not clear whether this example received a tune-up.
For the price these Radford de Villes commanded back in the day, you’d expect a comprehensive overhaul throughout. The ad claims that these were the price of a Rolls-Royce Shadow when new and only £250 cheaper than a Lamborghini Miura. For a Mini! According to the seller, it’s the second most expensive Radford de Ville ever produced, with the priciest commission going to one of The Monkees.
So if a Rolls-Royce Shadow can be had for around £25k-ish today, guess how much this dolled-up Cooper S will set you back? £30k maybe? Or £50k? Nope,. Now, it’s not the most expensive Mini ever sold – that goes to Paul McCartney’s old Cooper S – but it’s not far off at all. Don’t assume it'll be hanging around the classifieds forever, though. Early Minis are already high in demand, and this one has both prestige and rarity going for it.
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