Mini Thirty | 1990

Mini Thirty | 1990

Highlights:

– 1.0-litre four-cylinder engine, petrol, 4-speed manual transmission

– 67,117 km

– Special edition built to celebrate the Mini’s 30th anniversary, finished in Red Cherry

– One of only 2,000 examples produced in this colour, with matching special interior trim

– Recently passed its technical inspection and has covered around 500 km trouble-free since

The seller offers for sale this 1990 Mini Thirty, powered by a 1.0-litre four-cylinder engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission. Finished in the striking Red Cherry livery unique to this special edition, this Mini Thirty was built to mark the 30th anniversary of the Mini and is one of only around 2,000 examples produced in this particular colour, making it a genuinely rare and sought-after variant. The car is fitted with the edition’s distinctive interior trim and seats, and presents as a clean, well cared-for example both inside and out.

Introduced in 1959, the original Mini revolutionised small-car design with its transverse engine and front-wheel drive layout, packaging surprising interior space into a famously compact footprint. Over three decades of production, the Mini became a genuine cultural icon, and to mark the model’s 30th birthday in 1989, a series of special anniversary editions were produced, distinguished by unique paint colours, badging and interior specifications. The Mini Thirty featured here is one of these commemorative editions, combining the timeless character of the original design with a distinctive livery that sets it apart from standard-specification cars of the period.

On the road, the Mini’s go-kart-like handling and diminutive dimensions continue to make it one of the most engaging small cars to drive, and the seller reports a lively, willing engine with good pickup, having recently covered some 500 km without issue. The car has also just passed its technical inspection, adding a further layer of reassurance for a prospective buyer. With its rare colour, matching special-edition interior and honest, usable condition, this Mini Thirty offers an appealing blend of everyday usability and genuine collector interest.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Gard department, France.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a French registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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