Highlights

Recently restored, with a fresh respray, and plenty of mechanical work
Benefits from a recent engine, and gearbox rebuild
Equipped with a selection of tasty upgrades and subtle modifications
Offered in excellent overall condition, with great mechanical health to suit
Perfect for enthusiasts, and collectors

The Appeal

Known the world over as the symbol of British motoring, and for its impact on the industry as we know it, the Mini remains one of the most impactful and desirable classics of all time. These humble little cars offer a thoroughly enjoyable ownership experience, a supportive following across the glove, characterful performance, and of course; great collection potential.

The example presented today belongs to the Mark V generation of Mini, which proved incredibly successful throughout its production years and remains one of the more popular variants today. In addition to being rather desirable to begin with, this example also benefits from plenty of thorough restoration work earlier this year, receiving the likes of a full respray, an engine rebuild, a few subtle upgrades, and plenty more.

Now offered in excellent overall condition, and presenting a thoroughly enjoyable drive, this 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair is more than ready to be treasured by the next lucky keeper.

The History and Paperwork

First registered on the 16th of May 1988
Offered with just 5 former keepers, and 49,689 miles
Subject to thorough restoration work and a mechanical overhaul earlier this year
Includes a few previous MOT certificates, a couple of invoices, and the current V5C document
Comes ready to enjoy, with a fresh MOT certificate

The Interior

Proudly displays a mostly original interior
Equipped with a single DIN Alpine head unit
Features a three-spoke steering wheel
Offered in excellent overall condition, with only the expected light signs of age to show

The Exterior

Showcases iconic red paintwork, with a Union Jack roof design
Resprayed earlier this year, and due to be polished for the new keeper
Features a fibreglass bonnet, with quick-release fixings
Offers shiny brightwork, and well-preserved details
Comes equipped with a set of 12” Revolution wheels, in great condition with only minor signs of age
Presented in fantastic overall condition, with only the likes of the expected light blemishes, and a slight paint run upon the front right wing to show

The Mechanics

Subject to a thorough rebuild earlier this year, receiving the likes of;
An engine rebuild
New subframes
A gearbox rebuild
New brakes and pipes
New wheels and tyres
New water pump
New radiator and pipes
Fires up right away, runs and drives brilliantly, and sounds fantastic
Ready to be enjoyed, with no known faults, and with a fresh MOT certificate

Summary

The Mini is certainly one of the most rewarding classics money can buy and deserves to be on the radar of any enthusiast or collector. If you are of course in the market for a well-specced slice of British motoring history, this 1988 example may very well be one of the finer available today, thanks to an array of recent restoration work, desirable specification, and a very impressive overall condition.

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