LOT 66

1993 Rover Mini Mayfair Auto Registration no. L3 KSY Chassis no. SAXXNWADKBD071743

Sold for £13,500 inc. premium

Lot 66

1993 Rover Mini Mayfair Auto
Registration no. L3 KSY Chassis no. SAXXNWADKBD071743

Bonhams MPH September Auction - Live Auction with Bidding in the Socially Distanced Room, Online, Telephone and Absentee Bidding|20 September 2020, 13:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1993 Rover Mini Mayfair Auto
Registration no. L3 KSY
Chassis no. SAXXNWADKBD071743

Odometer Reading: 46,500
MoT Expiry: 17/01/2021

*Very rare late Radford Mini conversion
*Re-commissioned last year and said to have excellent bodywork and basket weave decals
*Radford-fitted electric tilt/slide sunroof

Harold Radford was well-established with his Bentley and Rolls-Royce upgrades but by the 1960s his company had turned its attention to the Mini, whose interior, while functional, didn't necessarily find favour with the well-heeled who desired something more luxurious. While very much a part of the 1960s Mini (and swinging London) scene, it was still possible to buy a Radford-upgraded Mini in the 1990s. Here is one such example of those later cars. Re-commissioned and lightly restored following 15 years in storage the bodywork, black paint (with basket-weave decals) and trim remains in excellent order, with occasional age-related marks. The wheels have been re-furbished and have new tyres. Replacement bumpers in stainless steel have been fitted, as well as chrome headlamp 'peaks' which recall the modifications to those earlier cars. The leather seats have been re-Connolised while the dashboard and trim are described as very good and the headlining has been renewed. Engine starting, running and presentation are all ranked as very good and the running gear, including automatic transmission, suspension and brakes are again vendor-assessed as very good. The history is reported to be good and the private registration plate (valued at £700) is included.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 85/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 25/25
Body Work: 5
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5
Glass: 5
Paint: 5
Wheels/Tyres: 5

INTERIOR TOTAL: 17/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 5
Seats: 4
Trim: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4

Car History File: 3

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