1988 Austin Mini Mayfair

Highlights

• Professional respray carried out in 2024
• Always garage stored
• MOT valid until October 2026
• Highly original
• 49,886 miles (indicated)

The Appeal

The Mini Mayfair added a refinement to the much-beloved Mini, mimicking the sort of comfort an executive or bank manager might eke out without sacrificing the little city car's ever-enduring charm. It's still lightweight, perky and charismatic, and thanks to the familiar 998cc A-Series engine and four-speed manual gearbox, still very friendly and familiar.

This 1988 example has been garage-stored and benefits from a professional respray carried out in 2024, lending it fresh kerb appeal. A glassfibre bonnet and wings have been fitted, and a recent carburettor installed. It's a handsome, solid and eminently drivable example of the Mini - one that could benefit from a bit of fettling and, above all, regular use.

Key Information

• Mileage: 49,886 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until October 2026
• Technical specs: 998cc inline four-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: Limited; a few MOTs only, no service history available

The Detail

• Highly original
• Nicely-presented red paintwork, subject to a recent respray
• Bodywork is clean and well-kept
• Glassfibre bonnet and wings fitted
• Brightwork contrasts nicely
• What we can see of the underside appears in good order
• Seat has a few marks requiring cleaning and some stitching repairs
• Instruments clean and legible

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