1987 Mini Park Lane Registration number D665 WHD Launched in 1959, the Alec Issigonis-designed

1987 Mini Park Lane Registration number D665 WHD Launched in 1959, the Alec Issigonis-designed Mini introduced a whole new concept in car design. Its space-saving front-wheel-drive layout and ingenious transverse engine allowed 80% of the area of the car's floorpan to be used for passengers and luggage and influenced a generation of car makers. Throw in a cute little monocoque body and go-kart like handling that made 30mph feel like 60mph and Issigonis was on to a winner. Perfectly timed to capture the revolutionary feel of the time, the Mini instantly epitomised the mood of the Swinging Sixties. Crashing through the traditional class barriers that had surrounded British cars up to that point, everybody wanted to be seen in a Mini. No wonder the fundamental shape remained unaltered for an incredible 40 years. The Mark IV version of the Classic Mini was introduced in 1976, with many limited edition models including the Park Lane, of which 4000 units were produced, only 1500 for the UK at a cost of £4194.00 This rare survivor has only covered some 33,800 miles from new and like most treasured cars has had some upgrades by previous owners; walnut dash and door cappings, Minilite type wheels, Sparco foot pedals and quick release fuel cap. Owned by the vendor for the last nine years the car is being sold due to other interests taking over, he has added only some 3000 miles whilst custodian of this iconic car. We are advised that it comes with a recent MOT, a new battery, a good history file, including many MOT's to confirm the mileage and that it starts on the button.