Retrimmed leather interior with Custom Consoles dash
THE APPEAL
Everyone loves a Mini – and as blank canvases go there aren’t many cars out there that can match the miniature British masterpiece. After all, over four million were sold, so it’s hardly surprising that an entire industry has been built up around their long-term survival and personalisation.
This one began life as a 1990 Mini Mayfair, but apart from some traces of red paint in the inner wings, it’s barely recognisable from how it would have looked when it left the Longbridge production line in 1990. That’s no bad thing, though, as today it wears a smart retro Olde English White paint scheme, Stage Two arches and deep dish 13-inch Supalite alloy wheels, giving it the look of something far cheekier than a standard Mayfair.
It's a great little car that promises to be a lot of fun.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
UK V5C showing five former keepers
Last MOT’d in 2021
Restored and resprayed in 2010
Colour change recorded with DVLA
Invoices for previous work including full service and brake overhaul within last 500 miles
Receipts from Mini Spares for lots of parts and tuning bits
THE INTERIOR
Black leather Cooper Sport seats with white piping
Bespoke Custom Consoles dash with white inlays
Three-dial instrument binnacle
Good carpets and fitted mats
Aftermarket Sony CD player/stereo
Three-spoke sports steering wheel
“Eyeball” console air vents
Dashboard clock from Rover 75
Good headlining
Custom-carpeted boot
Full-size spare wheel and tools
12v lighter socket
Hinged opening rear windows
THE EXTERIOR
Previously restored and repainted
Olde English White with carbon-effect arches
Still looks great
Undersealed and wax-protected
12-inch Superlie alloy wheels with minor kerb marks
Some small rust bubbles around headlight surrounds and on front scuttle, but nothing major
Appears to be solid underneath
Original steel wheels included
THE MECHANICS
1,275cc SPi A-Series
Four-speed manual
Accuspark electronic ignition
Starts, runs and drive well
Full brake overhaul and service in 2020 and barely used since
Will need MOT before being used on road
SUMMARY
This is a great example of the classic Rover Mini that has been modified and personalised, but to a very tasteful level. It’s neatly done and still looks great over a decade since it was repainted, with just a few tiny bubbles under the paint. The interior is immaculate and mechanically it appears spot-on.
This is a great entry to the thriving and enjoyable Mini scene and a car that’s guaranteed to make you grin from ear-to-ear.
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