1973 Mini Cooper

Coupe

4 - Cyl.

Manual

xa2s1n1052130a

Gasoline

I LOVE this car. It is so fun to drive. It's right hand drive which makes it more of a head turner. People love to look at it. I'm 6'1" and 250+. I look really funny in it but I have lots of head room. I did have plans to put in a vtec engine, new recaro seats to get more leg room, a CD stereo and maybe some wider rims and tires, but with two kids in college and the economic downturn, I don't have that 'fun' money to spend on this. I did put a new exhaust system in with a great sounding muffler and a black stainless steel tip that comes out the center. I also put in a new battery, some wiring, and battery disconnect switch (thank you Lucas!). It has a Brittish flag on the roof that is showing some wear. The paint is good. I call it a 20 foot paint job...It looks great from 20 or more feet away. The engine was tuned locally and runs great. It is a bit cold blooded....it starts like a champ when the weather warms up, but it takes a bit of choke. It has a minor oil leak, but not major in any way. It hasn't used even a quart of oil in a year. I hate to sell it, but I have 6 cars and I can't spend the time or money on it right now to make it what I want. I've got 3 1/2 years till the kids are out of college...so I'll try again then. This car is in the Napa Valley which is about an hour north of San Francisco. You know the drill: serious bids only and you are more than welcome to take a look at the car anytime. Just email me. I want to sell this to a mini fanatic who will take good care of it. (I actually got the mini 'bug' back in 1968 when my older brother had one!) In California, you don't have to smog it since it's registered as a 1973. Have a great day and thanks for looking! -Lars