Highlights
- Extensive paint refresh
- Brilliant mechanical order
- Great example of the beloved classic
- MOT until February 2024 with no advisories
- Ready to enjoy
The Appeal
The Mini is a car that needs very little, if any introduction. The charming little automotive icon swooped its way into the hearts of the general public, motoring press and the world's elite almost instantaneously upon first release and has remained there ever since. It’s an almost universal mutual feeling of love and admiration for the car and for good reason. Lightweight, stylish, reliable and above all else, fun. It’s a combination the little Mini faces unrivalled success on.
This 1989 Mini Mayfair is a very smart example of the motoring legend. Having been recently subjected to a paint overhaul and mechanical refresh, and with some subtle and tasteful modifications, this is one that, with just 62 thousand indicated miles, is ready for many more years and miles of fun in undeniable style with a new loving owner.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered 19/10/1989
- Genuine Mayfair edition as denoted by registration document
- Accompanied by a large selection of invoices for parts bought and servicing work performed at the request of both the current and former owners
- Mini service book with several stamped services
- Mini owners manual and other pieces of owners literature
- V5 registration document present with the vehicle
- Holds a current and valid MOT
The Interior
- Clean, smartly presented interior space
- Excellent black vinyl sports bucket seating in the front, of a brilliant standard
- Rear seating is of a similarly high quality
- Two excellent black door panels with neat and clean billet style door furniture
- Upgraded sound system with uprated speakers mounted below the rear seats
- Pop out rear windows
- Boot area in good order
- Great quality four spoke leather Mini steering wheel
- Contrasting cream headliner, well fitting and in good order
- Black carpeting and adjoining floor mats, both in excellent shape
The Exterior
- Subject to an extensive paint refresh at the request of the current owner
- Good quality silver paintwork throughout, presenting with a deep shine
- Correct contrasting black Mayfair decals and graphics
- Upgraded LED halo headlights, for improved visibility and a more aggressive appearance
- Four Alleycat deep dish snowflake style wheels. Showing some general signs of age but in good overall order
- Gloss black roof panel
- Chrome trim is of a great standard throughout
- Shut lines all appear concise and consistent
- Glass and adjoining rubbers are of a high quality
- An overall well presented car from an aesthetic standpoint, one that will certainly garner admiring looks from those who see it on the road
The Mechanics
- Good quality 998cc engine, running impeccably
- Subject to a mechanical refresh and overhaul at the request of the current owner, with the following being performed
- Carburetor stripped and cleaned
- Fitted with new alternator and belt
- New ball joints, upper and lower nearside and offside
- New track rod ends
- Reconditioned brakes with two new slave cylinders
- Replacement gear selector seal
- New points and condenser
- Bosch battery and isolator switch fitted
- Engine and engine bay both treated to a cosmetic refresh
- Starts and idles very comfortably
- Vendor reports an excellent driving experience
- Backed by a large community of enthusiasts and parts support
Summary
It's hard to not love a classic Mini, demand is on a seemingly upward trend, with avid collectors and those looking to break into the world of classic motoring finding that these little cars are an excellent candidate for the job, and whilst more than at home as part of a more prestigious collection, are incredibly usable classic cars.
This great example of a late 80s Mayfair takes everything that makes the classic Mini so great and sets them off that little bit further. With a few subtle styling tweaks under its belt and in great mechanical and aesthetic order, this is undoubtedly one that is ready to go and wants to be enjoyed.
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