1991 Rover Mini Mayfair “Banham Roadster”
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Unique one of a kind mini mayfair
- Low mileage
- New wheels and tyres
- Colour coded dashboard
- Garage stored
- Real head turner
THE APPEAL
Banham Conversions was a coach builder and manufacturer of kit cars from the 60’s until the mid 2000’s. Founded by Paul Banham, they made convertible versions of famous vehicles such as the Ferrari 400, Aston Martin DBS and the Rover Mini Mayfair. Kits were produced up until the mid-2000’s when Banham Conversions ceased trading.
This particular example was one of a few prototype models that was never sold to the general public and a car that Paul Banham worked on exclusively himself.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
- Registered in 1991
- Good service history
- Newly MOT’d
- Correct V5c
- Used infrequently and stored carefully
THE INTERIOR
- Incredibly well presented cabin
- Bucket seats
- Colour coded dashboard
- Digital gauges
- Fantastic quality upholstery all around
- Seats free of marks and imperfections
The interior of this particular Mini has been retrofitted with digital gauges that read the water temp, oil temperature and volts from the battery. The most notable change is that the car is now fitted with two bucket seats, these are in great condition and show absolutely no signs of wear. The carpets, door cards and dashboard reflect the same.
To our knowledge, the buttons and functions inside the cabin are working as they should do. There were no cracks that we could see on the dashboard or around the instrument cluster.
THE EXTERIOR
- One of a kind roadster
- Brand new superlight alloy wheels
- Unique paint and bodywork
- Brightwork in fantastic condition
- Recent respray in Ford Purple Velvet
- Glass in great condition
The Banham Mini Roadster is finished in Ford Purple Velvet with numerous Banham markings located around the bodywork. The overall condition of the car is great but, as a lot of the conversion is constructed from fiberglass, there are some signs of stress cracks on the bodywork.
The brightwork that surrounds the car looks like it was fitted only yesterday, it is in exceptional condition. There are no obvious signs of pitting that we could see.
The headlights and tail-lights are the same with clear lenses front and back, with no obvious discolouration.
THE MECHANICS
- 1.0 Litre engine
- 4-speed manual gearbox
- Stainless exhaust system
Benefitting from a 998cc engine, this Mini is not capable of producing a substantial amount of performance but the low seating position and light chassis will certainly have you smiling all the way down the road. Power is sent to the front wheels via a 4-speed manual gearbox.
The engine starts readily and hums away beautifully upon idle. There is no oily smoke or noises that would suggest the engine is unfit for the road.
SUMMARY
This is not your everyday Rover Mini, in fact, it’s one of just a handful, if not, the only Rover Mini Roadster to be found in the UK and unique is certainly a word that best describes this car.
Ironically, it’s practical with its ample amounts of storage space thanks to the lack of rear seats, meaning you can carry out more or less the usual every day duties if you should like with ease.
Above all else, it’s a one of a kind Banham conversion that you are guaranteed not to see anywhere else on the road.
Ironically, it’s practical with its ample amounts of storage space thanks to the lack of rear seats, meaning you can carry out more or less the usual every day duties if you should like with ease.
Above all else, it’s a one of a kind Banham conversion that you are guaranteed not to see anywhere else on the road.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1991
- Make Rover
- Model Mini Mayfair Convertible
- Colour Purple
- Odometer 45,966 Miles
- Engine size 998
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Shudy Camps
- Location Cambridgeshire
- Country United Kingdom
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bids
- Fo•••• £6,500 02/12/22
- ad•••• £5,900 02/12/22
- ro•••• £5,800 02/12/22
- ad•••• £5,600 02/12/22
- ro•••• £5,500 02/12/22
- ad•••• £5,300 02/12/22
- ro•••• £5,000 02/12/22
- ad•••• £4,800 02/12/22
- ro•••• £4,500 02/12/22
- Sw•••• £4,200 02/12/22
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