1988 | Austin Mini Mayfair

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What marks this Mini Designer out, perhaps even more than its eye-catching limited-edition decals and shiny black livery, is its mileage. This example has covered a mere 47,000 miles to date averaging out at a miniscule (no pun intended) 1,300 miles per year. As such the Mini boasts a condition truly commensurate with a cherished car of such a low mileage.

Our Mini Designer was first registered in October 1988 and supplied by dealer Caffyns PLC to its first lucky owner in stylish Tunbridge Wells. Since then, the Mini has been lightly used, but doubtless heavily enjoyed, by this and a further five previous keepers. Current owner Robin acquired the Mini Designer in October 2023 to become its seventh keeper.

Robin admits to having bought the Mini “on a bit of a whim.” Robin had enjoyed several Mini’s in his youth and his son has a Mini so when he saw this charming special edition he was unable to resist. “I am only now selling due to moving house and having less storage,” reports Robin, somewhat wistfully. “It’s such a fun car, runs brilliantly with a really smooth gearbox,” continues Robin. One senses that if it wasn’t for that perennial curse of the car enthusiast – too many cars, not enough space – this is a Mini Designer that may well have stayed put.

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