1989 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Description

Union Jack colour scheme; long advisory-free MOT; cherry bomb exhaust; lots of fun

Mini 1000 City E offered in its most iconic livery (red with Union Jack roof), looking sharp with flared arches filled with chrome five spoke wheels, what’s not to like?

First registered in October 1989, this classic Mini comes with little in the history file, but the MOT history online shows just 600 miles have been covered in the last three years, with the latest MOT valid until 15th May 2025 with no advisories recorded.

Photos on file show that new front wings and a new windscreen surround were fitted in c.2018. Looking inside we find a very presentable clean interior, finished with red carpets and black leather seats alongside contrasting Momo wooden steering wheel. The exterior looks reassuringly straight, the paintwork is presentable but not up to concours standard.

Starting promptly and running very nicely on site, the cherry bomb exhaust gives a great note without being intrusive. A great way to cruise around this summer with a zippy 1,000cc engine and manual 4-speed gearbox, classic motoring doesn’t get any more accessible and fun than this.

Contact: Quintin.hayward@brightwells.com