1975 Mini Classic Mini

Sedan

4 - Cyl.

Manual

XL2S1N209486A

Gasoline

1975 Austin Mini. Genuine 1975 Mini, not a "re-vin or later or updated to 19xx specs". 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: The car's original 998 motor was upgraded to a genuine A+ 1275 engine, 12G940 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 2.5 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 removed. 12" black Rover Minilite wheels. Falken 145/70/R12 tires w/ about 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. Full Gallery: http://s1124.photobucket.com/albums/l580/mbones1/Mini%20FS/ Seller has car listed outside of eBay and reserves the right to end listing early. Thanks for looking and happy bidding!