Bidspirit auction | An Austin Mini-Metro S Convertible,

An Austin Mini-Metro S Convertible, circa 1981, with Doctor Who Association - An Austin Mini-Metro S convertible, registered in March 1981, notably associated with the Doctor Who television series through its model type, as exemplified by Sarah Jane Smith's Mini-Metro on display at Beaulieu. The vehicle features a light blue painted metal body, a black fabric soft top with a clear plastic rear window, and black plastic/rubber bumpers and trim. Visible markings include the front license plate ”OKR 591W”, rear badging ”AUSTIN” and ”miniMETRO S”, and ”METRO” on mudflaps. A tax disc on the windscreen confirms the registration ”OKR 591W” and ”AUSTIN”, with an expiry date of ”31:3:82”, indicating a March 1981 registration. The interior presents grey herringbone fabric seats with black bolsters and red piping. This compact car is characteristic of early 1980s British automotive design. Collection from Southampton.