1979 Austin

Mini Sedan

4 - Cyl.

Manual

XL251N8029717P

Gasoline

LOWERED RESERVE - For sale: 1979 Leyland Mini. Car has been mechanically and cosmetically rebuilt. This car’s mechanics are all new, with the exception of the 1275 A+ engine and transmission, which were pulled from a 1994 Mini with 40k miles. This car is in great mechanical and cosmetic shape! No rust, dings, or scratches! This is a car to be proud of. The following has been completed on the shell: New front nose clip (nose, hood, and fenders) Rust removed from front floor board and replaced with new panels Rusty battery box removed and replaced with new box Stripped shell to bare steel and painted All following new parts were installed on the car last year and now have roughly 5k miles on them (virtually new): New 10” Minilite wheels (4x) New Falcon 165/70R 10” tires (4x) New dual line “yellow band” master cylinder New front Cooper S 10” rotors, calipers, and pads (purchased as a kit) New brake hard line (two bulk head lines and one front to back split) New front brake hoses New rear wheel cylinders New rear brake shoes New rear brake hoses New rear brake drums with built in spacer New Hi-Low kit New ‘blue’ coil springs (front and rear) New knuckle joints (front and rear) New ball joints (top/bottom - both sides) New CV joints New LHD steering rack New tie rod ends New ‘Cooper S’ steering arms New Gmax performance shocks New wheel bearings (front and rear) New solid front subframe mounts New motor mounts New 2” sport exhaust and muffler with center silencer New LCB header Rebuilt 1.75 HSF carb New K&N style air filter New starter New plugs and wires New high output coil New high output alternator New wiper motor New wiring harness New battery New water pump New fan belt New radiator New thermostat New water valve New heater core and hoses New top/bottom radiator hoses New clutch New clutch arm and pins New clutch plunger New clutch master cylinder New clutch slave cylinder New clutch hose New drive axle seals New transmission shifting seals New black carpet kit New headliner New 13” sport steering wheel New carbon woven dash face New interior sound proof kit New interior rocker switches New turn signal switch New bulkhead sound proofing Used 1275 A+ engine with ~40k miles. Rear main seal and all ancillary seals replaced before installation. The head was removed and given a valve job with valve grind and new valve seals this past winter. Engine runs great! Great compression and does not burn any oil. Buyer understands that this car is used and sold ‘as is’. Buyer is responsible for arranging pick up or transport, and any associated fees. Buyer must provide seller $500 deposit within 24hrs of auction close. Remaining balance must be provided to seller within 7 days of auction close. Car is located in Portland, Oregon. Please ask any questions you may have. I can also provide additional pictures of any area of the car you’d like.