Description

1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Astounding one lady owner from new; showing just 6,797 miles from new; one for the collector; ideal investment opportunity

Supplied new by The Desborough Motor & General Engineers Ltd of Northants in August 1989, this dazzling Mini Thirty is one of the few limited Editions built to commemorate Mini’s 30^th birthday in 1989.

Hailing from the Austin MKIV of Mini era, between 1984-1990 there were various special editions in this era, part of the London collection which saw sales rise over the MkIII as a result and Austin/Rover opted to keep it in production as long as they could despite the Metro’s ‘allure’. 

Finished in Pearlescent Cherry Red, this Thirty sits on its diminutive 12inch Minilite style alloy wheels.

Under the bonnet, we find the familiar inline four cylinder B-series 1,275cc engine driving the front wheels via four-speed manual transmission.

Inside, we find black vinyl and cloth seats with Mini Thirty labels/branding piped red with matching red leather steering wheel rim too.

The car shows just 6,797 miles which have been covered by just one lady owner from new, and no surprises, the car looks like it could have just left the showroom having been in professional storage for many years.

The history file includes the old style V5 confirming one owner (Experian also confirms), the owner’s pack and service book recording two stamps at 414 miles in February 1990 by the supplying dealer and the second in January 1992 at 1,352 miles again by Desborough Motor Ltd.

We also find the radio user guide, SORN notices, original purchase invoice for £5,098 dated 1^st August 1989 including part exchange with her Metro and three old MOTs from 1997 at 4,223 miles, 2003 at 6,453 miles and in 2005 at 6,765 miles. 

The current MOT is valid until September 2023 recording no advisories, the first MOT since 2005. Ready to be enjoyed, or most likely, tucked away for investment, it’s a strong example for sure.

For more information contact - will.daniels@brightwells.com