Description
Hi, we are Classic Mini specialists, Paul Higgs Cars based in New Milton in Hampshire.
We specialise in all things Classic Mini and always have a large selection available at sensible prices. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly environment with objective advice with the occasional cup of tea!
We have nearly twenty years experience of working with these amazing cars and we always try and match the customer with their perfect Classic Mini.
All of our Classic Minis are carefully selected and prepared with a service and MOT and thoroughly checked prior to you starting your Classic Mini adventure.
We offer the complete Classic Mini package which includes full garage services and an after care keeping you and your Classic Mini motoring. We maintain Classic Minis from all over the UK with many happy customers and even happier Minis. Our current stock list and full details are available on our website.
We are very pleased offer a very rare 1989 Austin Mini Rose 1000cc. Produced to commemorate 30 years of Mini production, pastel colours were used as a nod to the swinging Sixties. Two options were produced so you could choose from either a Mini Rose with a Pastel Pink roof or Sky with a Pastel Blue roof. Only 500 were made in each colour and around 80 Rose Minis remain today giving you access to a very excusive Mini club. Our example is in remarkable original condition and offers a real slice of the eighties. It has only covered a very low 38 thousand miles in 37 years with just three previous owners. The last owner, a lady called Rose cherished it for 21 years and it was maintained through the family garage business. It has all of its original features which is refreshing too see as many of these editions were modified beyond recognition. It still proudly wears its original supplying dealer number plates, Nimbus grey bumpers, grille, wheel arches, mirrors and door handles. It also has its original colour coded wheel arches. The Rose edition also has Rose side decals and a Pink Austin bonnet badge.
On the road this Rose is great fun. Late eighties Minis are very easy to drive and also boast servo assisted disc brakes and rear seat belts. This low mileage example feels very taught and responsive. The engine is very smooth and near silent and the gearbox is a joy to use. Performance is brisk and it is happy at modern traffic speeds and a real blast around the lanes. It does get lots of attention as most admirers have never seen a Rose so you will find yourself explaining how rare and original it is.
The interior is completely as it left the factory, it has the unique to this model, Pink and Grey crayon fabric trim, two clock dash, original Phillips R361 cassette player and the correct shelf mounted speakers. The roof liner, door cards and carpets are as they were and very well presented.
The Rose has a very solid shell, illustrating its cared for life. It has its original body coloured floor pans, the correct vented sills, detailed boot floor and solid subframes. It also has its original front wings and front panel. The paintwork is well presented and belies its near forty year vintage. This is a not a restored Mini, this one has been cared for and maintained correctly.
The Rose is fully checked through and prepared with many new parts, it is fully serviced and tuned and has a long no advisory MOT. It is ready to be driven and enjoyed.
Viewings are welcome and I am happy to answer questions you may have either through here or on the details below or the details below (Paul)
Further images and two walk round Videos are available.
We also offer a delivery service.
We are constantly preparing Classic Minis for sale so please do not hesitate to contact us with your requirements as we are always happy to help.
Thanks for looking.
