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...What is a Designer?...

 

In short, the Designer is a limited edition Austin-Rover type classic Mini based on the Mini Mayfair model.

The Designer comes in two 'flavours' black and grey and white and grey.

There were 2000 made from June 15th, 1988 and they originally retailed for just £4654!

So, what should you expect if you're looking to adopt a Designer then?

Well, a little something like this perhaps....
 

...On The Outside...

 
 

 

 


Jet Black or Diamond White paintwork
Contrasting black or white dual coachlines from nose to tail
A 'Designer' decal on each rear quarter and bootlid
Nimbus Grey bumpers, grille, arches, door handles and trim
12-inch steel wheels with Mayfair type silver wheeltrims
Opening rear windows with chrome surround
Mary Quant bonnet badge with daisy badge and signature
Tinted glass
 

...On The Inside...

 

 


Front and back seats trimmed in black and white striped material
Red seat piping and red seatbelts
Stitched-on Mary Quant label on each seatback
Leather-rim steering wheel with daisy on central badge
Grey, black and red striped door & rear quarter trim cards
Head restraints as standard
Twin-dial instrument pack
Factory-fitted stereo radio-cassette
Vanity mirrors on both sun-visors

 

...Under The Bonnet...

 

 

...Engine... ...Performance... ...Dimensions... ...Other Info...

998cc four-cylinder OHV A-plus engine
SU carburettor
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Bore/stroke 64.59x76.2mm
Power 40bhp @ 5000rpm
Torque 50lb.ft @ 2500rpm

0-60mph 17.5secs
Max speed 82mph
Ave fuel economy 40mpg
Four-speed manual transmission
2.95 final drive ratio
 

Length 3054mm
 Width 1410mm
 Height 1346mm
 Wheelbase 2035mm
 Weight 625kg
 Tank capacity 7.5gal (34 litres)
 Luggage capacity 4.1cu ft

Suspension
Independent with rubber cones and telescopic dampers
 
Brakes
Disc/drum
 
Wheels and Tyres
4x12-in Steel Wheels with 145SR12 tyres
 

 

Black Designer images courtesy of Mini Magazine. White Designer images courtesy of The Mini Forum's 'Astilla'!

Thank you to both parties for allowing us the use!