"SERIAL NUMBER SAXXL2S1021337092
LIMITED EDITION of 4000 COPIES
REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE ""CLASSIC VEHICLE
71,800 ORIGINAL KILOMETRES - FRENCH title

The history of the Austin Mini began in 1959 with the rise of British pop culture. Considered the British icon of the 60's, this charming little city car combined practicality, reliability and driving pleasure. The production of the Mini Phase 1 speaks for itself: 5.3 million units produced between 1959 and 2000. Far from doubting the commercial success of this front-engined compact car, the Austin, BMC, Morris and Rover teams quickly developed different versions. From the Cooper and Cooper S to the Clubman, there was something for every taste and use.
From 1985 onwards, Austin launched its famous and recognisable ""London"" versions with the Picadilly, the Mayfair and the Ritz. These chic city car models remind us of our French offerings such as the Renault Clio 1 Baccara or the Peugeot 205 Gentry. This is a specific segment where small compact cars are dressed up in their best: a specific colour, more luxurious interiors, chrome, badges with the name of the version on the bodywork and in the cabin, reworked wheels... All of this is to make a difference with an ordinary vehicle.

Our Austin-Rover Mini ""Park Lane"" was one of the 4000 examples to leave the Rover workshops. Of these 4000 examples, 1500 were destined for the British market, 700 for the Japanese market and 800 for export. This version, evocative of London's Mayfair and Hyde Park districts, is distinguished by its glossy black colour and gold decoration (it was also available in red and cream decoration). The car features gold 'Park Lane' logos on the boot and doors, matt black rear-view mirrors and fender flares, chrome bumpers and door handles, and almost solid wheel covers on steel rims.
On the interior side, the Park Lane has an interior in harmony with its exterior colour, black and beige Park Lane seats, beige seat belts, tinted windows and a stereo cassette radio; very classy for its time!
The Austin-Rover Mini ""Park Lane"" is equipped with the standard Mini 1000 engine of 998 cc giving it a power of 42 hp for only 630 kg on the scale. This makes the Mini a light and flexible little bombshell. The 4 speed manual gearbox is very efficient and allows the driver to take full advantage of the impressive power to weight ratio of our city car.

Our example was acquired by the current owner in April 2019 and is in good general condition, the bodywork and interior seem very well maintained and preserved. With 71,000 original kilometres, this old car is still fresh and waiting to be driven.
Our road test showed the good working order of the vehicle which still promises a lot of great sensations.

An ideal car for the city and the country, as rich in sensations as it is in history. In its Park Lane version, it will appeal to all lovers of the ""Pop-Rock chic"" of sixties London. "