A 1998 Rover Mini Paul Smith Edition went under the hammer — and this one got people talking.
Guided at £6,000–£8,000 at Anglia Car Auctions, it wasn’t quite what many would expect from a Paul Smith Mini.
But that’s exactly what made it interesting.
Watch how the bidding played out below:
The Paul Smith Mini has always been one that collectors keep a close eye on.
Limited numbers, distinctive spec, and strong demand mean originality is often a big part of the conversation.
Which is why this example divided opinion.
It wasn’t factory-correct — and for some buyers, that’s a deal-breaker.
For others, it clearly wasn’t.
With an estimate of £6,000–£8,000, expectations were fairly modest going in.
But auctions don’t always follow expectations.
Once bidding got underway, it became clear that originality wasn’t going to hold this one back.
This Mini was sold by Anglia Car Auctions in April 2026.
👉 View the original listing here:
https://angliacarauctions.co.uk/auctions/2752-11-Apr-2026/13740~1-1998-rover-mini-paul-smith-edition
The result?
Stronger than many expected — a figure that caught a few people off guard.
That’s the real question.
For some, factory-correct is everything.
For others, it’s about how the car looks, drives, and feels — regardless of how it left the factory.
Results like this suggest there’s more than one way to look at it.
That’s the question.
Did this result make sense… or would you only ever want one kept completely original?
Let us know what you think — this one definitely split opinion.
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Whether you’re looking to sell, or just understand what your car might be worth — get in touch.
You might be surprised.
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