1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on FlickrSOLD / 01733 425140 / 07976 935046 / sales@kgfclassiccars.co.uk / Peterborough / SOLD
A truly exclusive and very collectable Austin Mini Thirty with just 9,083 miles from new.
EQUIPMENT
Body coloured door mirrors, Mini crest bonnet badge, side coachline, body coloured wheel arch spats, chrome bumpers, door handles and grille, locking fuel filler cap, leather seat facing with sewn in badge, leather head restraints, leather bound steering wheel with unique centre badge, laminated windscreen, twin sun visors with vanity mirrors, rear seat belts, triple pack binnacle, rev counter, water temperature gauge, electronic 3 band stereo radio cassette with two speakers, heated rear window, rear fog lamp.
EXTERIOR
This stunning Mini Thirty is finished in the lustrous Pearlescent Cherry Red, one of only two colours available for this Limited Edition. A beautiful depth of shine is created due to the extra coat of clear lacquer applied to this model. All the chrome is perfect, including the eleven slat grille and front and rear bumpers. All distinguishing decals exclusive to the Mini Thirty remain intact and damage free. The Mini Thirty Crest bonnet badge is present. Paint rectification due numerous scuffs has been carried out. The wheel arch spats are perfect with no dings to any of the panels. The supplying Dealer rear window sticker is present. A wonderfully iconic example.
INTERIOR
The interior of this outstanding Mini Thirty is in fabulous factory original condition finished in the elegant blend of black leather and ‘Lighting’ cloth with the important ‘1959 to 1989’ still neatly sewn into the seat. The unique Claret deep cut pile carpets are wear free and the red leather sports steering wheel with ‘Thirty’ crest is not worn having covered such few miles. The drivers leather seat base has some minor veins. The correct Phillips R570 stereo with matching parcel shelf speakers is fully operational. All instruments, switches gauges operate correctly and the interior plastic trim and door cards are perfect. The supplying Dealer tax disc holder is still attached to the front screen. A fabulous charming and quality environment to be sat in exactly how the manufacturer intended.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
This car is in excellent mechanical order having covered such few miles. The engine is the 4-cylinder transverse OHV 998cc A+ unit which pulls strongly and is quiet. The 4-speed all synchromesh gearbox with a diaphragm spring clutch is precise and changes gear effortlessly. If you have driven a mini before you will know it is pure fun and this example is no exception!
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Eight spoke alloy wheels remain scuff and damage free due to replacement and are shod in quality 145/70 R12 tyres. The spare wheel still has the original tyre fitted. The servo assisted dual line hydraulic brakes pull the car up quickly. Very responsive handling and manoeuvrability.
HISTORY FILE
Registered new on the 2nd October 1989 by Wicliffe Motor Co Ltd to the first of just two owners. The first owner, Miss Ricard, purchased the car in her retirement and remained the custodian for 24 years. The New Car Invoice reveals she paid £6,200 for this Limited Edition. A very comprehensive history file waits to be presented to the new owner with invoices dating from 1993 and MOT’s from the same decade showing the small increase in mileage annually. The garage who maintained the car religiously for her recall her annual visits remarking how little the car was used but unfortunately succumbing to the occasional new knock here and there! The second and only other owner with a passion for low mileage classic Mini’s has decided to part with one of the higher mileage examples, making this one of 3000 rare Minis available for a lucky new enthusiast.
All hand books exist including the Customer Guide booklet, AA Members Handbook, In-car Entertainment Booklet.
MOT June 2015, HPI Clear.
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1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr
1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr
1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr
1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr
1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr
1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr
1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr
1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr
1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr
1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr
1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr
1989 Austin Mini 30 by KGF Classic Cars, on Flickr