1989 Austin Mini Thirty

$18,000

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1989 Austin Mini Thirty

Closes: Sun 26th Apr, 9:26am

12 days, 10 hours, 42 minutes

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: Aug 2026

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Description

Want a Mini that stands out from the crowd? This is the Mini you’ve been looking for! 1989 Austin Rover Mini Thirty - Mark V (30th Anniversary Limited Edition - Cherry Red)

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

Over $35,000 Worth Of New Parts, Used Parts, Rust Repairs, Paint, Wiring, Compliance, Repair Cert, 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 less than 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, videos and a copy of all documentation info and photos of the repair process carried out with invoices and all receipts.

Interior: 6/10 - Brand New Carpets but showing age on dashboard and seats. Some interior needs assembly, which all required missing carpet components will be included.

Exterior: 8/10 - Great shine and depth with minor imperfections within the original paint. Suits the age of the vehicle.

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

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!

Located Hamilton, New Zealand Transportation Available Nationwide