Hi,
I've been looking to buy a Classic Mini in the next few weeks.
I found a local dealership that sells a British Open 1993 Mini and I really like it.
Only thing, I was told it's not a real British Open as the interior is not the beige British Open interior and the decal on the rear quarter is not the "British Open Classic"

I'd like to get some opinion on this Mini as I will go check it out in about a week

Here is the link:
http://autosretrocollection.com/fr/l...-british-open/

What do you guys think?

Is it a fake british open? Should I consider that to get the price lowered?

What are thinkgs to take a look at to base my decision to buy or not to buy the car?

PS: It will be my first real Mini, I had a R53 from 2008 to 2012 and I was hesitating betweek a 2006 John Cooper Works and a Classic and I think I'm falling for the Classic Mini :D

Thanks!

 

one source' description of the British Classic Open:

Year: 1992 (June)
Based on: Mini Mayfair
Engine: 1,275 cc
Exterior colour:
British Racing Green (HAF - BLVC617)
Exterior trim: Chrome bumpers, grille, and handles; body-color door mirrors; black wheelarch extensions and sill finishers
Decals/badges: Coachlines with "British Open Classic" decals and coat of arms
Interior: Stone Beige Countryman Tweed upholstery with leather inserts and green piping, cream leather steering wheel, matching doorcards and seatbelts, label stitched to seats reading "By Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen"
Equipment: Electrically operated full-length Webasto sunroof, Minilite-style alloy wheels, R552 stereo, opening rear windows
Production: 1,000 for UK

in addition to the questionable points you mention, the description above - who's accuracy may also be questionable - says 1000 produced for the UK ... a UK production vehicle would not be left hand drive would it? The source where I got this DOES list #lhd and #rhd for other special editions . . .

is it a 1275?