Mini Mayfair

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It was generally assumed that the Mini would cease production following the introduction of the more practical hatchback Metro in 1980, although the product planners at the factory had never looked at it this way.

In fact the venerable Mini was to outlive the new pretender by a full two years, soldiering on until 2000, supported by the Cooper models and a range of special editions which kept interest in the product alive. The Mayfair Edition was in production from 1982 until 1994 and featured luxuries such as a rev counter, servo-assisted front disc brakes, plastic wheelarch extensions and sill covers, opening rear side windows and plush velour seats, ‘added value’ extras which made the humble Mini surprisingly comfortable.

First registered in January 1988, this Mini Mayfair has had just four owners from new, with just two lady owners since 1991. It is showing just 36,500 miles on the clock which is said to be genuine and was apparently backed up by a good history file which was sadly lost during a house move. In storage since 2005, the car has just been treated to a substantial refurbishment to prepare it for sale.

This has included a new rear sub-frame; new radius arms; a full brake overhaul including new front callipers, pipes, pads, shoes etc; new shock absorbers; new battery and four new tyres. Flying through its MOT in June with no advisories recorded, it is ready for a fifth owner to enjoy right away.