1974 Austin Mini

Wagon

998cc 4 cylinder

Manual

XA2W21072167A

Clear

Gasoline

Up for auction is a freshly restored 1974 Classic Mini Estate (Wagon). This vehicle originally came from New Zealand and was shipped to the U.S. in 2003. I possess the shipping papers with origin Auckland, NZ and destination Baltimore, MD. I have owned this vehicle for four years and have put countless hours and lots of dollars into bringing it back to life. As the photos hopefully show, the final result is a mechanically sound, very sharp looking, unique, and fun to drive Mini. When I had acquired the vehicle, the rear subframe had been removed and rear suspension fully rebuilt and frame painted. The same was done with the front suspension which included new heavy duty tie rods, rubber suspension cones, ball joints, cv and steering rack boots, steering rack ends, etc. The engine was just reconditioned (only 40 miles on it and counting) and is the original Leyland 998cc. The professional work done to the engine includes: Resurfaced head, head pressure test (small fracture found in head but passed pressure test), valve job, crank shaft ground, block boiled, cylinders honed. All seals, gaskets, bearings were renewed during reassembly. Engine is very much stock with the practical addition of the following items: Duplex timing chain, Dual SU HS2 carburetors, Billet Aluminum Rocker Cover, Spin-on style oil filter conversion, Mowog 12A661 Intake Manifold, and Maniflow LCB header connected to a brand new RC40 exhaust system. Original manifold, oil filter housing, single SU HS2 carb, and rocker cover will be included with the vehicle. I also have a second set of tires in pretty rough shape mounted to the original steel wheels. With only 40 miles on the engine, it is very much still in the break-in period and is being treated as such. Hours will continually be put on the engine until sale of vehicle. We are still waiting on a few last minute parts (mostly cosmetic) all of which will be fitted prior to sale. Cosmetically, the vehicle is like new but not original. Firstly, this Mini started its life (and still is obviously but in disguise) a Clubman Estate which had the squared off fenders, flat bonnet, etc. and had a grey exterior with yellow interior. The previous owner purchased new MK1 inner and outer fenders, bonnet, front nose panel, and ALL NEW CHROME to replace the Clubman style front end. Therefore, from the outside this mini takes on the look of a 1959-1967 era Morris/Austin Traveler with the exception of the internal door hinges and roll up windows. In addition, custom cedar window frames were fab'd and installed around the rear sliding windows. Cedar trim was also added to the interior of the rear windows and rear arm rests. All interior panels were replaced with new and covered with a tan twill fabric. There are 10" Minilite wheels all around. The exterior was sprayed with a base clear finish in a metallic brown with the classic white roof (single stage). A brand new windshield is fitted with a new rubber seal and chrome lock strip. All exterior gaskets and rubber seals are new with the exception of one rear door seal as the original was in satisfactory condition. The first of many miles to be put on this Mini since its restoration have received so many smiles, thumbs up, waves, etc. It is a real treat to drive and to call it a head turner is definitely an understatement. See below for complete list of new items purchased for the vehicle. I won't claim I have receipts for every last part, but I have receipts for most of them. I also have photos of the vehicle when it was in New Zealand and several throughout the restoration. As previously stated, there are a few items left to be addressed prior to sale and I will add updated photos of those items as they're completed. These will be finished by the end of this auction. I just joined the military and am shipping off to training in a month so would like the vehicle sold ASAP Let me know of any questions whatsoever or if you would like specific photos added. Thanks for looking! Vehicle HighlightsRight Hand Drive4 Speed manual gearboxDual SU HS2 Carbureters Overhauled 998cc Engine (Machining Done Locally at Midwest Engine Rebuilders)New RC40 exhaust system with Maniflow headerNew paintUpdated interior 10" Minilite Wheels Itemized List of new parts on vehicleCategoryItemEnginePiston RingsEngineMain BearingsEngineAll seals and gasketsEngineValve springsEngineValve stem keepersEngineBillet Aluminum Rocker CoverEngineMotor mountsEngineOil pressure gauge adapterEnginemagnetic drain plugEngineDuplex timing chainEngineSpark plugsEnginePlug wiresEngineOil filterEngineOil PumpEngineCam Thrust BearingEngineCrank Thrust WashersEngineOil Pressure gauge hoseEngineCamshaft NutEngineCam Gear LocktabEngineCrank Gear ShimsEngineBanjo Pipe Copper SealsClutch/GearboxPrimary Gear Thrust C-ringClutch/GearboxFlywheel Lock TabClutch/GearboxClutch Slave CylinderClutch/GearboxClutch DiscClutch/GearboxClutch Mechanical Maintenence KitClutch/GearboxClutch Master CylinderClutch/GearboxPrimary Gear Uprated Oil SealClutch/GearboxStainless Braided Master to Slave HoseClutch/GearboxClutch MS PipeCoolingHosesCoolingWater PumpCoolingRadiator (Preused but great condition)Cooling11-Blade FanCoolingThermostatCoolingThermostat HousingBrakesBrake Master CylinderBrakesPipe to MCBrakes3 way connectorBrakesPipe fittingsBrakesAll wheel cylinders (4 front 2 rear)BrakesHandbrake LeverBrakesShoesExhaustComplete RC40 Exhaust SystemExhaustManiflow HeaderExhaustRC40 Fitting KitFuelGas TankFuelAccellerator CableFuelDual Carb Rebuild KitFuelFuel Lines (stainless braided)FuelChoke CableFuelChoke Pivot BoltFuelFuel FilterFuelFuel Pipe (hardline)FuelGas CapFuelFuel PumpFuelCarb Float chamber adapterFuelthrottle return springs (3)FuelAccellerator PedalFuelChoke Cable TrunnionFuelTwin Carb PipeFuelTank Neck GrommetBody/ExteriorFenders Inner, Outer Front Nose PanelBody/ExteriorAll new MK1 front end chromeBody/ExteriorStainless Driving Light BracketsBody/ExteriorWipac Driving LightsBody/ExteriorLH and RH Window ScrapersBody/ExteriorRear Window SealsBody/ExteriorWiper Hole PlugsBody/ExteriorRear Window ChannelsBody/ExteriorDoor Seal ClipsBody/ExteriorBody GasketsBody/ExteriorBonnet Pin KitBody/ExteriorBonnet Seal KitBody/ExteriorHeadlamp Adjustment ScrewsBody/ExteriorRear Door SealBody/ExteriorDoor Surround Rubber Body/ExteriorHeadlamp Retaining RingBody/ExteriorHeadlamp Inner rimsBody/ExteriorHeadlamp BucketsElectricalHeadlamp Plug and HarnessElectricalStarterElectricalGauge Cluster Bulb holdersElectricalHornElectricalWiper Motor Switch (Lucas)ElectricalHeadlight Switch (Lucas)ElectricalDriving Light Switch (Lucas)Suspension/SteeringSteering Rack U-BoltSuspension/SteeringU-Bolt Seating StripsSuspension/SteeringSteering Arm LocktabSuspension/SteeringSuspension Cones (front)Suspension/SteeringSteering Rack ends and bootsSuspension/SteeringTie RodsSuspension/SteeringCV BootsMiscDefrost VentMiscSwitch PanelMiscHeater CableMiscWiper Motor ClampMiscVarious Interior ClipsMiscKey Blanks CutMiscWasher BottleMiscDome LightMiscWasher PumpMiscWasher JetsMiscProp RodMiscProp Rod ClipMiscShift KnobMiscSpeedo CableGlassWindscreenGlassWindscreen SealPaintAll PaintOn Jun-30-14 at 17:49:43 PDT, seller added the following information: Due to a few backordered parts, the vehicle will not be available for pickup/shipping immediately upon auction close. Would estimate a week at most from auction close that it will be available. I won't expect full payment until vehicle is 100% ready for buyer.