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1989 Austin Mini (Thirty, burgundy, classic)
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This catalogue entry records a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in burgundy from the 1980s.
The 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in burgundy is filed under Classic, within the 1980s picture cars.
1980s on screen
Number plates should be checked against the story year, particularly when the shot holds on a rear view during a departure or a parked conversation. Travel to a leisure destination can be introduced with bags and gathering passengers, avoiding the need to make the vehicle itself explain the purpose of the trip. Modern traffic can be especially noticeable in the distance of an eighties street, so the background view needs reviewing even for a simple stationary setup.
Possible roles in a production
For a scene involving loaded belongings, the exact items should be rehearsed with the vehicle rather than assumed to fit from a photograph. Close views can reveal small details such as badges and plate styling, so the art department should know which parts will be held in frame. If the story needs a specific period, the appearance should be researched for that date rather than relying on the word classic as evidence of suitability.
About this listing
The entry describes a 1989 Austin Mini Thirty in burgundy; its category is Classic. A search for Austin Minis returns 21 entries. The listed years run from 1963 to 1998. You will also find blue, green and white, blue and red and pink and white in the colour records for this model. The wider catalogue includes 84 Austin vehicles, while the decade selection has 379 cars from the 1980s.
Questions about this car
Can I hire this 1989 Austin Mini in burgundy for filming?
Mention this Austin Mini when sending the shoot details, especially the dates, location and planned action, so any option offered can be checked for those requirements.
Is the photo of this exact car?
Treat the Austin Mini image as a reference for the model, not a picture of this exact car; the actual vehicle and its colour are confirmed separately.
What if this Austin Mini isn't available?
Our 21 Austin Minis entries are one starting point; 379 cars from the 1980s offer a period-based search, and 84 Austin vehicles keep the search within the make.
Can it be driven on camera?
Moving the Austin Mini during filming needs its own arrangements, not an assumption based on the photo: the owner, insurance, shot, transport and driver details are checked through the brief.
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