Description
Mini Flame Red
This mini was first registered 30th November 1989. It has an exceptionally lively original 998 engine. It was first restored by Mini Bitz in 2017 to a good standard. This included a complete strip down and repaint with far too many new parts to possibly and as such are all receipted.
However, I was not happy with the quality of the restoration, and so in November 2022 to April 2023 it was fully restored again this time by CC Minis, it received many new panels including right and left wings, scuttle panel, front panel, bonnet, A panels, door frames, door skins, and rear panel. It has been fully sound proofed with silent mat. The engine was also re-built during this time and received many parts including pistons, piston rings, big end bearing set, water pump, and thermostat. The restoration included new reproduction original headlining and sun visors The windscreen, driver and passenger door glass, rear windscreen, and rear glass (both sides) along with all seals and trim and door and boot seals.
Other parts replaced include brake callipers, Brake pads, front brake disc’s, rear brakes, walnut three dial dash, electronic ignition, chrome door handles, boot handle and locks. Front indicators, side repeaters, chrome number plate light, full custom carpet, pocket liners, new custom-made original style decals, and original style black grill (Also photographed with a chrome wavey grill).
It also features a custom boot lining kit and blue tooth stereo. During the restoration it received a full respray including the roof. The engine and gearbox were removed, and the clutch and gearbox were reconditioned and received new synchro hub springs and bearings, second gear, gearbox casing, clutch arm, ¾ selector fork many bearings, shims, seals, and lots of other parts all receipted. It has been wax-oiled and is stored in a heated and insulated garage.
It has just had a service, brake work and a full Carb rebuild. This particular mini doesn’t get to see rain, which explains why it hasn’t managed to do more than a few hundred miles per year for the past several years, last year was just over 500 miles. It has a MOT until the 12 November 2025 and currently has 25, 155 original miles on the clock (this may increase if the weather stays good).
This mini has been restored to an exceptional standard by industry professionals, this is not a DIY restoration that hides many problems. It holds its original registration plate currently valued at £400. I am afraid to total my restoration spend on this Mini, but it has a substantial folder of receipts. This is a beautiful example of an original Mini Flame Red which are becoming harder to find, certainly in a turn the key and go state. Like most people I had one of this as one of my first cars. When the kids where young I thought this would be a great way to spend the summer evenings going on a trip round the coast and getting ice cream. we have had a fantastic time with this little car. But the girls are grown up and its not cool to hang with your folks, so the car just sits in the garage gathering dust.
