Hi,
When I passed my test I had my Mum's M reg Mini Cooper, but my brother ended up with it
After 10 years of wanting another mini my partner decided to buy one for "herself" for me to do up....as well as getting me 2 ducklings, another life long dream!!!
The mini was registered as a 1989 classic, but there was no other details. When we went to see it for the first time it was dark so could not get much idea for what I was about to let myself in for! Ended up having to make a quick decision due to another person showing interest. So the next time I saw the mini, it was after I had paid, sorted the V5 and it was being loaded onto the back of a pick up truck....again in the dark!
I was not really interested about the model and the history as this is a project for me to play with when I have time....but my partner told me that the log book states it is an "AUSTIN SKY ROSE".
After a quick google search we realised that it has gender confusion issues, as it is either the Sky model or the Rose model.....one with a blue roof and decal and one with a pink roof and decal However the reason I was so confused is because the roof was black and the paintwork white.....no decal So I needed to sex my mini!
After HOURS of research on the internet last night I was very excited to run outside this morning to investigate further......IT'S A BOY!!!!!!! Round the edges of the roof where the black paint is cracking and flaking.....there is sky blue showing through!!!
Found out that there were only 500 of these manufactured in 1989 (and 500 of the Rose) and out of the 1000 Sky/Rose models there are only 317 taxed or sorn vehicles registered (may not be 100% accurate but gives you a vague idea). I am not entirely sure if the previous owner was aware of what he was letting go of as there was no mention of the model or it being a limited edition in the advert. However I will be keeping in touch with the seller as I will be taking HIM back round once it is all done up!
Not sure the extent of the work that needs doing, but it is a non runner (which I am sure you picked up on with the mention of the tow truck!). Will get some pics uploaded asap and will keep in touch with how it is all going :)