Description
This August 1983 Mini Mayfair, supplied new by Lex Mead of Maidenhead and displaying just 24, 516 miles, is quite possibly one of the lowest mileage, most original early Mayfairs in existence and a real time-warp example. Finished in its factory colour of Silver Grey Metallic with contrasting blue Mayfair velour interior, this A-reg Mini retains its original dealer window sticker, number plates, and utterly unspoiled character. Preserved rather than restored, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire an investment-grade, first-year Mayfair in as-delivered condition. Most were used as everyday transport and have long since disappeared. This example was clearly cherished from day one. One of the earliest Mayfairs from the first year of production and still on the desirable pre-Metro dashboard. The Silver Grey Metallic paintwork is believed to be largely original and presents beautifully with excellent depth and panel fit. All original Mayfair decals are intact, including the bootlid script. Factory steel wheels with original hubcaps, original black bumpers, and perfect chrome. Underside is remarkably solid and original - a testament to dry storage. The interior is simply stunning untouched. The correct light blue/ grey Mayfair velour seats are without wear, rips or sagging. Original blue deep-pile carpets, original door cards, original three-spoke Austin steering wheel, and original dashboard with Smiths twin-clock binnacle. It even retains that unmistakable 1980s Mini smell. The 998cc A-Plus engine starts instantly, idles perfectly and drives exactly as a low-mileage example should. This is not a restored car pretending to be original - it IS original.
Full hand written service history back to original purchase invoice.
We are the second owners from new and the mini has always been garaged and only driven in the dry summer months
