Registration - UKY 692Y

Chassis No. - SAXXL2S1N20172603

M.O.T. - No

Odometer - 77,642

The love affair UK drivers have with Mini convertibles is long standing, and this example helps make it clear why. Presented in silver, this Mini Mayfair Convertible is offered at No Reserve, and powered by Mini’s 1.0-litre engine four-cylinder engine connected to a four-speed manual gearbox. ‘UKY 692Y’ is fitted with racing-inspired wing mirrors, black wheel arches, and a black folding canvas roof. The interior is trimmed in blue velour, with cloth seats and door cards, and wood veneer dashboard.

The vendor is only the tenth keeper in the Mini’s more than 41 years on the road, and ‘UKY 692Y’ has an indicated 77,642 miles on the odometer. They describe the Mini Convertible as being in ‘good’ condition throughout. That covers descriptions of the engine, transmission, interior, electrics, paint, and bodywork, while the Mini will be presented for sale with a 12 month MOT.

With the reverberations of the 1956-1957 Suez Crisis being felt worldwide, Leonard Lord lost little time in commissioning Alec Issigonis to begin work on a radical small car project. Apart from the constraint of using existing BMC mechanical assemblies, and a brief to house four adults plus their luggage within as small a space as possible, the brilliant Issigonis was given carte blanche. His response was the now legendary Mini. Featuring an ingenious transverse-mounted powertrain (with engine sat atop the gearbox), all-round independent 'rubber cone' suspension, front-wheel drive and compact rack and pinion steering, the newcomer was a packaging masterpiece; not to mention one of the most influential automotive designs ever conceived. The MkIII version (1969-1976) brought larger doors, concealed hinges, wind-up windows and a return to the original rubber cone suspension. The standard version of the ensuing MkIV was powered by a 998cc version of the A series engine that boasted an output of 41bhp which, though modest, was sufficient to propel the little car to 60mph in around 19.7 seconds and on to a terminal speed of some 84mph. During its 41 years of production, the original Mini was offered in a number of limited editions. The ‘Mayfair’ was available from 1982 to 1994 and came with either 998 or 1275 cc versions of the ubiquitous BMC A Series engine. It was visually distinguished by its wheelarch extensions and contrasting coachlines with ‘Mayfair’ logos. Standard equipment included 12 inch wheels, opening rear side windows, radio, head restraints, locking fuel cap, tinted glass and rev-counter. Disc front brakes were standard from 1984 and alloy wheels became optional the same year.

• Characterful example of Mini’s Convertible
• Popular Mayfair specification
• Offered at no reserve