...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 |
0-60mph 17.5secs |
Length 3054mm |
Suspension |
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!








