I've recently purchased a classic Mini City 500 or E, its a G reg and there are alot of indicators that say its a Mary Quant. Such as grey door handles, dark grey wheel arches and original interior seats underneath leatherette seat covers. However I am unsure if it is an original Mary Quant, before I start working on it I need to know. Can anyone help??
Mini Mary Quant
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liamraftery99
, Jul 27 2016 11:21 AM
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Posted 27 July 2016 - 11:21 AM
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Posted 27 July 2016 - 12:02 PM
post pictures of what you think ID it as having Mary Quant parts.
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Posted 27 July 2016 - 01:10 PM
Our Park Lane has that on the log book as the model, so if genuine it should be stated on there.
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Posted 27 July 2016 - 01:31 PM
Our Park Lane has that on the log book as the model, so if genuine it should be stated on there.
Not all log books/V5 quote the 'Special/Limited Edition' model name......it depends on the how accurately the original dealer selling the car filled in the DVLA forms, many just quoted Rover Mini or similar.
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Posted 27 July 2016 - 04:34 PM
you mean a mini Designer !!!! 
never heard of a mini city 500 (???) i don't believe any such car exits.
mini city's did come with grey door handles at that time so that's no real clue.
post some photos 
Edited by THE ANORAK, 27 July 2016 - 04:37 PM.
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Posted 27 July 2016 - 07:14 PM
G reg sounds late for a Designer. C. 1988-89 Minis had 'Nimbus' grey trim i.e. wheelarches, sill finishers, etc, even if a Mayfair, City etc.
See http://www.roblightb.../brochures.html for a Mini Designer brochure which will show you what a Designer should have (also there are City, Mayfair etc brochures on that site)
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