Description
1987 Austin Mini Park Lane – Exceptionally Low Mileage, Rare Japanese Import
Offered for sale is my 1987 Mini Park Lane, finished in white, with an exceptionally low recorded mileage of 27, 035 km (16, 799 miles) — extremely unusual for a Mini of this age.
Rarity & Background
The Park Lane edition was officially produced in black only for the UK market. This example was imported from Japan, where it benefits from a more favourable climate and typically higher servicing standards.
To the best of my knowledge, white Park Lane examples are virtually unheard of, and this car may represent a very rare production anomaly or market‑specific variation. While I cannot claim it to be definitively one‑off without factory confirmation, it is certainly highly unusual and of strong interest to collectors. Condition
Unrestored example
No evidence of respray or welding
Structure is solid and well preserved
Undersealed, making it ideal for continued UK use
Bodywork presents very well for an original car of this age
Interior
Excellent original interior condition
Clean, tidy and unmodified
Trim, seating and dash present superbly
Everything in keeping with a genuine low‑mileage car
Mechanical & MOT
Long MOT until July 2026
Starts easily, runs and drives as it should
Genuine mileage supported by MOT records
Speedometer has recently stopped working (clearly reflected in the price)
Summary
This is not a typical Classic Mini. With its:
exceptionally low mileage
highly unusual factory white paintwork
excellent original condition
Japanese import provenance
…it offers a rare opportunity to own a genuinely special Park Lane Mini. Ideal either as a usable classic or as a collectible investment to preserve.
The car presents beautifully inside and out and is ready to be enjoyed immediately.
Viewings welcomed. Sensible enquiries only.
