The Mini was manufactured by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000. The original Mini is considered a British icon of the 1960s and its space-saving front wheel drive layout that allowed 80% of the area of the car's floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage influenced a generation of car makers. In 1999, the Mini was voted the second most influential car of the 20th century behind the Ford Model T. This distinctive two-door car was designed by Sir Alec Issigonis and was manufactured at the Longbridge and Cowley plants. The Mini Mk. I had three major UK updates; the Mk. II, the Clubman and the Mk. III. Within these were a series of variations including an estate car, a pick-up and a van. The Mini Cooper and Cooper 'S' were sportier versions that were successful as rally cars, winning the Monte Carlo Rally four times from 1964 through to 1967. Initially Minis were marketed under the Austin and Morris names, as the Austin Seven and Morris Mini Minor until Mini became a marque in its own right in 1969.

Originally registered on 1st April 1990 this Mini Mayfair with automatic transmission has only covered 22,379 miles from new. The condition is commensurate with such a low mileage example, with the blue paintwork in good order as is the velour trim. We are advised this Mini drives well with good gear changes from the AP gearbox, an ingenious design for the time with the gearbox sitting in the sump. Supplied with a V5C registration document together with an MoT test certificate valid until 8th April 2026, the original service and handbooks, servicing invoices and the original purchase invoice. Mini Mayfairs are few and far between, a low mileage automatic example such as this is certainly a rarity. Consigned by Stewart Banks.

Lot details
Year: 1990
Make: Austin
Model: Mini Mayfair (Automatic)
Registration: G545 EPL
Chassis No: SAXXL251N20463487
Engine No: 99HE2105874
Mileage: 22,379

* Automatic transmission
* Only 22,379 miles from new
* Original purchase invoice