Description
H&H Classic Auction @Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
27th Nov, 2024 13:00
1987 Austin Mini Mayfair
Estimate
£10, 000 - £12, 000
Lot details
Registration No: E42 VGK
Chassis No: SAXXL2S1N20346125
MOT: T. B. A
Benefitting from a full restoration during the previous ownership
Offered with current V5C document and collection of old MOTs
Fitted with a new stainless steel exhaust and new subframes
Displaying c. 92, 000 miles which is understood to be genuine
The Mayfair had been launched in 1982 as the luxurious end of the Mini line-up of the 1980s, the Mini City being at the lower end. The Mayfair model remained in production until 1996. Equipment options included 12-inch wheels, opening rear side windows, radio, head restraints, locking fuel cap and front disc brakes. By the time the Longbridge Plant finally closed in 2000, more than 5 million Minis had been built. As every-day cars most would suffer the ravages of use and time before disappearing from our roads.
First registered on the 1st September 1987, as with all Mayfairs of the time, left Cowley with the 998cc engine and the relative luxury of the era, essentially velour and some coach-lines. Today, 'E42 VGK' displays some 91, 637 miles and has seen some upgrades and customisation. Finished in a custom paint scheme of Cream over a Metallic Blue, it is reminiscent of the two-tone customised paint schemes of Minis like that owned by movie icon James Garner. The period 'racer' style has seen the addition of Raydyot pattern racing mirrors, Revolution alloy wheels on the outside, with racing bucket seats and aftermarket Tim coolant temperature and oil pressure gauges inside. Not much is known regarding when the Mini has been seen restoration work and the upgrades, however, the date on the Thermex aluminium radiator would suggest that it was fitted c. 2013. We are advised by the vendor that he believes the car had a bare metal respray as part of previous restoration work. The Mini is accompanied by some old MOT paperwork with invoices on file that include parts purchased, such as tie rod ends in July 2023 and a new set of Revolution wheel nuts in current ownership, in February 2024. It is offered with a current V5C.
