Description
FOR SALE
A breath-taking special edition Mini Thirty with just 320 miles from new.
MODEL HISTORY
The Mini Thirty Anniversary Edition was launched in 1989, to celebrate thirty years of Mini production, the original cars having rolled off the production line in 1959. Rover held a commemorative event at Silverstone on 27th August 1989 to mark the occasion, a celebration that was heavily attended by the public, celebrities, motoring press and covered by BBC Top Gear. Three thousand cars were made in total, two thousand in Cherry Red and one thousand in Black. Both sported pearlescent paint with an extra coat of factory applied lacquer in addition to very attractive exterior and interior specification with Rover proudly stating it was the most luxury Mini ever to emerge from the factory.
EQUIPMENT
Two-door saloon body, bottom hinged boot lid, tinted glass, opening rear quarter windows, locking fuel filler cap, laminated windscreen, twin sun visors with vanity mirrors, rear seat belts, water temperature gauge, heated rear window, rear fog lamp, full width front parcel shelf with padded rail, rear companion boxes. Mini Thirty Anniversary Edition Specification: Pearlescent paintwork, body coloured door mirrors, wheel arch spats, sill finishes and number plate bar. Chrome bumpers, door handles and grille. Sports Style (Minilite) alloys, Mini 30 crest bonnet badge, Mini 30 crest on flanks and boot lid, twin red and black side coachlines, Black Leather and Lightning design interior with sewn-in Mini 30 crest on front seats, leather head restraints, lightning cloth trimmed door cards and quarter facings, red leather bound steering wheel with unique centre badge, Claret cut-pile carpets, Prestige handbrake grip, leather gear stick gaiter and knob, triple pack binnacle with rev counter, electronic 3 band Philips R570 stereo radio cassette with two speakers, Mini Thirty Book. Dealer Accessories: Mini rubber floor mats.
EXTERIOR
A museum grade example and one of just two thousand produced Pearlescent Cherry Red, (Code COG), this mind-blowing example has covered a genuine 320 miles from new! An unrestored example commensurate with such miniscule mileage, the paintwork boasts a beautiful deep shine created due to the extra coat of clear lacquer applied at the factory when new. Even upon meticulous scrutiny, the paintwork upholds its incredible finish and will satisfy even the most discerning collector. The original panels and underside are perfectly preserved. A miniscule crack to the offside sill finish is the only noteworthy imperfection. All the chrome is original, including the eleven-slat grille and front and rear bumpers. All distinguishing decals exclusive to the Mini Thirty remain intact and damage free and the Mini Thirty Crest bonnet badge is flawless. A truly outstanding example of this iconic classic special edition Mini.
INTERIOR
Explore the interior of this remarkable Mini Thirty where is appears as if time has stood still, and you are left in no doubt this is a car that has covered just 320 miles from new. Stunning Black Leather and Lightning design interior, (Code PMA), with sewn-in 1959-1989 Mini 30 crest on front seats present according to the mileage. Thanks to dry storage from new, the rich colour to the unique Claret deep cut pile carpets, red leather sports steering wheel and seat piping is retained and protected from UV fading and damage. The genuine rubber floor mats remain in the place. All instruments, switches gauges operate correctly and the interior plastic trim, door cards and headlining are as new. It is difficult to see how much closer you could get to a ‘new’ classic Mini interior, complete with the new car smell! A fascinating example.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Needing little introduction, the engine is the 4-cylinder transverse OHV 998cc A+ unit which pulls strongly and quietly. The engine bay featuring the unique yellow paintwork block is completely original, unmolested and exactly as Rover intended. All fragile paper labels, Unipart stickers, plates and PDI dabs are preserved. The four speed all synchromesh gearbox is impeccably smooth and light. Classic Minis are renowned for their pure simplistic fun characteristics and this example is no exception!
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Beady eyed concours judges will instantly note the correct eight-spoke Minilite alloy wheels with the wheel nuts in line with the spokes necessitating a small cut out on each spoke, as opposed some some later similar style wheels whereby the nuts sat in between the spokes. Said wheels are in pristine order with original black centre caps and the concours judges will again allow a positive tick for the factory original Pirelli Cinturato CN54 tyres to all five wheels, the spare being unused and still sporting yellow tread banding. Tyres should be replaced if the car is to be put into use but be sure to retain the originals! The servo assisted dual line hydraulic brakes operate well and all maintenance is up to date.
HISTORY FILE
Registered new on 12th December 1989 by Rover Main Dealers, Grays Thurrock Motors Ltd, this Mini Thirty was destined for a cosseted existence. Purchased new by Mr Newman, the car was registered on a non-age related registration plate which has stayed on the car ever since and will remain so. The car is believed to have been a speculative purchase due to it being an Anniversary Edition built in limited numbers. The car remained in dry storage and used only a handful of times in dry conditions. In was only in around 2018 that the car was discovered in a dry garage and ownership subsequently passed to a relative, also a Mr Newman. To this day the car has covered just 320 miles with two family member owners.
Collectable items such as the hardback book outlining the 1959-1989 history of the Mini, presented to the first owner on handover, remains with the car as does a ‘Thirty Mini Years’ souvenir magazine. Furthermore, the claret leather-bound document holder, in addition to the book pack wallet has been kept and there is also an original Mini Thirty sales brochure. The car has never had its first MOT and with strong potential that it will remain in collector ownership this is how it will be offered for sale. The car, with exception of fitting of new tyres, has been fully prepared for MOT and serviced by KGF Classic Cars and should the new owner wish, a test can be arranged upon agreed sale. Two full sets of keys with code tags and aerial puller are present. The iconic Mini needs no introduction, and this preserved near delivery mileage Mini Thirty is one of the finest you are ever likely to find.
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