1981 Austin Mini Metro | Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire

The Austin Mini Metro arrived in 1980 as a roomier small car to carry on the Mini's work, and it soon became a familiar sight on British streets. Its launch campaign called it a British car to beat the world. Neat three-door proportions and a plain, upright dashboard still say early-1980s daily life. This 1981 car is finished in Metallic Zircon Blue with a brown interior, a soft period pairing that reads clearly on camera. It is in very good condition. It appeared in a film production in 2024 and has been restored more extensively since. The automatic gearbox is unusual in a small car of the era and suits stop-start work on a set. It seats five. That period look suits 1980s-set film and television, where a small hatchback fits street and family scenes, as well as photography, advertising and editorial shoots wanting an everyday British car from the decade. Its compact body sits easily in tight location frames. It would add period charm to a wedding or personal occasion too. The car is based in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.