Comprehensive restoration with approximately £7,000 spent
Full body, bare shell respray
Extensive MOT and service history
Stored in an insulated garage
The Appeal
Introduced in 1982, the Mini Mayfair was one of those Mini Editions that sat synonymously with the car's newfound metropolitan image. The compact proportions and perky performance were, of course, all present and correct - with the car coming in a range of colours and trims that focused on velour comfort and perhaps a little spot of executive appeal.
This 1988 Mini Mayfair has undergone a full restoration over around one and a half years, with approximately £7,000 invested in the process. The restoration included a full body, bare shell respray, and plenty of new parts, leaving this marvellous Mini in fine fettle, through and through.
The car has been stored in an insulated garage and has hardly been driven since the restoration due to family illness. As a result the lucky buyer has a superb prospect - a low mileage, recently restored car that's still carrying plenty of its retro character.
History and Paperwork
Registered in 1988
10 previous registered keepers from new
In current ownership since 23rd September 2019
Full restoration undertaken over one and a half years
Hardly driven since restoration due to family illness
MOT valid until May 2025
Previous MOTs and some service history in the file
Approximately £7,000 spent on restoration
Stored in an insulated garage
Genuine low mileage of only 29,740 miles
Extensive MOT history in file, proving the car's low odometer reading
Extensive service receipts and MOT history in file
Vehicle has undergone a full body, bare shell respray
However, there are some minor imperfections present
Mostly isolated to paint chips and marks
Original silver paintwork
Cosmetic items including wing mirrors have been replaced
No notable damage to the Chalkstripe velour interior
Fabric is free of rips and tears
Some cracking and wear to the wood veneers
All instruments are clean and legible
Some pitting to the Intertech steering wheel
Carpets in good order
The Mechanics
998cc A-Series I4 powerplant
Original engine
Manual transmission with 4 gears
New suspension
New PU bushes all round
Stainless steel exhaust
New radiator
Many sensors and engine parts have been replaced
Pulls slightly to the right; suspected front wheel alignment issue
Other than this, the car is reportedly in excellent mechanical order
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