For Sale: 1988 MINI Automobile in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Live Via Auction

This listing is Live via Auction. The reason there is NO PRICE listed: It is headed to an online auction on the site mentioned above. This is a 7 day auction that has a hidden reserve. We will not reveal the reserve until it is met. Once this vehicle is live we will update this listing with a link to go directly to the action. Good Luck bidding!

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Pre-Purchase inspections welcome, we describe these vehicles to the best of our ability. There are NO returns on vehicles purchased. Please do your due diligence prior to purchase, to ensure this vehicle is to your standards of quality.

We offer financing at 10% down with a credit score of over 650. must be pre-approved prior to bidding.

Description:

This 1988 Austin Mini Mayfair was brought into the US in August 2025, and it had previously spent time in Castile and Le�n, Spain. The car is powered by a 998cc inline-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle, and it is finished in Targa Red over gray cloth. Equipment includes an RC40 exhaust system, flared fenders, tinted rear windows, bullet-style mirrors, Cooper-branded badging and sill guards, 13? Minilite-style wheels, an OMP steering wheel, and front bucket seats.

Interior:

The cabin features low-back bucket seats have headrests, and they are upholstered in gray cloth along with the rear bench. Interior appointments include carpeted mats, wind-up windows, and fresh air ventilation. Mini Cooper-branded, checker-pattern sill guards have been installed. The OMP steering wheel has a centering stripe, and instrumentation includes a 140-km/h speedometer, a tachometer, and a combination gauge. The odometer shows 59k kilometers (~37k miles).

Exterior:

The car is finished in Targa Red (CNE), and the nose has been repainted. Exterior equipment includes flared fenders, bullet-style mirrors, a Mini Cooper front badge, and chrome bumpers. Gray 13? Minilite-style wheels are mounted with Dunlop tires.

Drivetrain:

The 998cc inline-four was factory equipped with a single SU carburetor, and a photograph of the engine-number tag is visible in the gallery below. An RC40 exhaust system has been installed. Power is routed to the front wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. Additional photographs of the underside are shown in the gallery below.

Decoding the VIN provides the following information:

SAX - MG Rover manufacturer
X - Non-significant character
L - 998cc engine
2S - Two-door sedan
1 - Round nose, traditional Mini body style
S - Mayfair (left-hand-drive)
2 - Numeral for 1984 and onwards
1 - Left-hand drive
371918 - Sequential serial number
Paint CNE - Targa Red paint
Trim LCG - Flint Gray upholstery

Key Facts:

59k Kilometers (~37k Miles) Shown
998cc Inline-Four
RC40 Exhaust System
Four-Speed Manual Transaxle
Targa Red Paint
Gray Cloth Upholstery
13" Minilite-Style Wheels
Fender Flares
Bullet-Style Mirrors
Mini Cooper Badging & Sill Guards
OMP Steering Wheel
All advertised prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, and any
emission testing charges. The price for listed vehicles as equipped does not include charges
such as: License, Title, Registration Fees, State and Local Taxes, Smog Fees, and Physical
Damage of Liability Insurance. Dealer makes no representations, expressed or implied, to
any actual or prospective purchaser or owner of this vehicle to the existence, ownership,
accuracy, description or condition of the listed vehicles equipment, accessories, price,
specials or any warranties. Any and all differences must be addressed prior to the sale of this
vehicle. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

Additional Fees:

There is a $250.00 dealer fee that is not included in the original price.

Shipping Assistance

We assume no responsibility for damages incurred after the vehicle leaves our showroom. All
shipping arrangements are provided by Bullet Motorsports Inc as a courtesy. We are not affiliated
with any carrier. Any claims or other communication regarding shipment of vehicles will be between
you and the shipper, not with Bullet Motorsports Inc.

Quality Disclaimer

Due to our inventory size, we are unable to drive every vehicle for long distances. We also cannot
guarantee that every gauge, light, window, horn, option, function, etc., will work as it should. Please
check your local state inspection requirements. We do our best to inspect these vehicles in every
detail and note any imperfections in the advertisement. Please note that we do not guarantee any air
conditioning systems, gauges, or electrical systems. Given the nature of the vintage vehicles we sell,
these components will need upkeep or attention. In addition, many times these vehicles sit for long
periods of time and once you begin to drive them seals harden and gaskets may begin to leak!
Classic cars leak. Please make sure you are comfortable with this before buying a vintage
automobile. The information contained in this ad is solely for convenience. The description is an
opinion only and should not be considered a complete description of any or all faults; it may not be
relied upon nor taken as fact or otherwise a representation or warranty of any sort. Please note, we
did NOT build or restore the vehicle. Vehicles are sold AS-IS, WHERE-IS with all faults
known/unknown and with no implied warranty. Pre-Purchase inspections welcome, we describe
these vehicles to the best of our ability.