Mini Chelsea - October 1986

Another ?? Mini Chelsea's were sold in export markets - Japanese Mini Chelsea's were also sold in Silver Leaf

The Mini Chelsea was the second installment of the 'London Collection' themed Limited Edition Mini's. Effectively a conservative re-run of the Mini Ritz, the Mini Chelsea featured the same 12" alloy wheels, a single silver coachline running around the body, with silver 'The Chelsea' logo's featured on the rear side panels and bootlid. Unlike the Mini Ritz however, Nimbus grey external trim was back in evidence on the bumpers and door furniture, although this was offset by the inclusion of the chrome framed opening rear side windows.

The relative subtlety of the outside of the car was continued inside. The interior was trimmed in Osprey (grey) velvet, with red piping on the seats, head restraints, door casings and rear companion boxes, although the 'The Chelsea' logo was emblazoned on the reclining front seats. The Mini Chelsea was the first Limited Edition Mini based on the new Mk5 Mini bodyshell.

Part Number	Description	Price (UK Pounds Sterling)
JPC 2934	O/S front wing	NLS
JPC 2935	N/S front wing	NLS
JPC 2936	O/S door	NLS
JPC 2937	N/S door	£15.88
JPC 2938	O/S rear body side	NLS
JPC 2939	N/S rear body side	NLS
JPC 2940	Boot lid	£6.16

Notes:	1.	Prices quoted are in UK Pounds Sterling and in the UK are subject to VAT @ 17.5%.
	2.	NLS = No Longer Serviced (i.e. not available from Rover).
	3.	Prices quoted are from the Rover Parts Retail Price List effective from 5th July 1999.

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