1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Asking price: $38,000

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1989 Austin Mini Thirty

79,000km

Sedan

Petrol

998cc

Manual

Number plate: RAQ859

Year: 1989

Exterior colour: Red

Number of owners: 1 owner

Import history: Imported

Registration expires: Jul 2026

WoF expires: Expired

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Description

1989 Austin Rover Mini Thirty - Mark V (30th Anniversary Limited Edition - Cherry Red)

Want a Mini that stands out from the crowd? This is the Mini you’ve been looking for!

998cc A+ Engine 4 Speed Manual (DAM2886) Minilight 12” Wheels 8.4” Front Disc Brakes Hi-Lo Suspension Mini Spares Performance Stage 1 Kit Complete Maniflow Exhaust System

$35,000+ Worth Of New Parts, Rust Repairs, Paint, Wiring, Compliance, Cert, Accessories, Etc. (Late 2024 - Early 2025)

Will Be Sold With New VTNZ WOF + Current Rego + Vehicle is LVV Certified

This is 1 of 2 in New Zealand - There is only one other 30th Edition (Mini Thirty) in New Zealand in Pearlescent Black, Previously located in the British Car Museum in Hastings.

Adorned With 30th Anniversary Badges
Unique Half-Leather Seats
Servo Assisted 8.4” Front Disc Brakes
Body-Colored Arches, Sills, And Wings

In 1989, Mini celebrated its 30th Birthday with the Mini 30, a limited run of only 3,000 cars were built for the UK market, 2,000 of them in Cherry Red and 1,000 in Pearlescent Black.

Only around 200~ Mini 30th Anniversary’s left in the world. This is an amazing example and great investment opportunity.

I can provide you with all photos and a copy of all documentation info and photos of the repair process carried out with invoices and part receipts.

Interior: 6/10 – New Carpets but showing age on dashboard and seats.

Exterior: 8/10 – Great shine and depth with minor imperfections within the original paint.

Underbody: 9/10 – New Floors, Inner/Outer Sills, Undersealed and in excellent condition - No Rust.

This Mini 30 wasn’t easy to import and comply with our NZ requirements. We have jumped through all the hoops so you don’t have to - Now it’s your turn to drive and enjoy!

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