Orange 1975 Austin Mini FS $8500 MI
 

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1975 Austin Mini. Genuine 1975 Mini, not a "re-vin or later". True left hand drive North American spec car (Canadian model) Clear Michigan title. Dependable daily driver, mechanically excellent condition. Typical of classic Minis, the odometer stopped functioning. Reads 43009 miles, but motor and trans. were recently rebuilt, runs excellent and body is in good condition. This little classic gets great mileage, is cheap to insure and mechanically simple which adds up to a great smiles per mile value!

Engine Specs:
Genuine A+ 1275 engine12G940 Cooper S (big valve) cylinder head. Alloy MiniSpeed intake manifold1.5" SU carburator. LCB exhaust manifold. RC-40 Twin Box exhaust. Runs great, strong oil pressure, burns no oil, Approx 10k miles since rebuild
Transmission Specs:
4 synchro rod change (4sp)3.44 final drive. Fresh clutch and release bearing. Shifts butter smooth
Brakes and Suspension:
Front- 8.4 GT disc brakes. Rear- Cooper S spacer drums. Standard dry suspension. KYB shocks 1.5 years old
Body and Chassis:
1975 Mini 1000 imported to US from Canada in 2009
Endura Super Orange paint, 2 years old (works well w/ original blaze orange seen in interior, boot, engine bay)Top painted black 1 year ago. Minor surface rust. Sills and rear valence replaced 2 years ago. Unsightly Canadian side markers and large bumpers removed12" black Rover Minilite wheels. Falken 145/70/R12 tires w/ only 6000 miles. New windshield and seals
Interior:
Classic center mounted pod w/ functioning Smith gauges (except odo!) Seats, door panels, quarter trim from 1988 "Red Hot Edition" Mini. Seats are velour-like w/ orange piping (soft, grippy and don't burn you like vinyl does). New carpet. Alloy brake and clutch pedals, Paddy Hopkirk alloy accelerator pedal. Steering wheel by "Personal" w/ MINI emblem. Adjustable column drop bracket. 12 volt APO plug. New headlining

This has been such an enjoyable car to own. I'm shifting my motorsports focus and unfortunately, I'll need to sell this little gem to make it happen. Price $8500 Please contact Micah at mail4micah@yahoo.com