Classic RHD 1991 Rover Austin Mini Cooper 1.3

Sale price: US $500.00 Make an Offer

Condition: Used Year: 1971
VIN : XASIN569635A Mileage: 71000
Number of Cylinders: 4 Model: Mini
Drive Side: Right-hand drive Transmission: Manual
Interior Color: Gray For Sale By: Private Seller
Drive Type: FWD Exterior Color: Red
Vehicle Title: Clean Trim: Factory
Body Type: Coupe Options: Cassette Player
Make: Austin

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Vehicle description

Classic Austin Mini Cooper 1275 cc engine RHD British import. Red with white top. Gray interior, Gray dash, black steering wheel. Was Titled as a 1971 model when imported from U.K. But is a Rover Austin Mini from 1991. Carbureted engine. 1.3 liter engine has lots of punch, car accelerates rapidly. Nice exhaust sound.
4 speed manual, disc brakes in front, drums in rear. Huge fun to drive! RHD not a problem. Makes you a better driver. Can take four adults in comfort, economical to drive, 7,5 gallon fuel tank.
5x12 minilife alloy wheels with 145-70r12 Hifly new tires. Roll up windows, very decent red paint, white roof top. Chrome bumpers and front grille perfect. Very good interior, no cracks on dash. Ashtray. Courtesy light. Good headliner, good black carpet. Gray factory cloth/vinyl covered seats, headrests, seatbelts. Non smoker car.
Over 11k spent on total mechanical rebuild in 2014 courtesy of Mini specialist garage, Seven Enterprises Auburn CA. Including lots of new parts and rubber cone Moulton suspension, KYB shocks. Runs and drives excellent. Perfect manual gearbox/transmission shifting and clutch. New 8.4in front brake rotors, brake pads Mintex. Rebuilt cv joints. Recent wheel alignment. Superb steering with correct front and rear 28 psi cold tire pressure. New 3 core race radiator. Rear Cooper badge, rear window trim. Sills and rear subframe replaced in 2005. Has Mountney type steering wheel, functional Sharp radio with two rear window speakers. Heater / fan works, horn works, wipers work. Handbrake. Turn signals ok.
1275 cc Engine has only 5000 miles since rebuild and runs smooth with single HIF 44 carb, K&N air and oil filter, Mileage at rebuild time was 66,000 mileage now is 71,000 new battery. Negative ground. Points ignition. NGK plugs. New Lucas Sports coil. Perfect idle. Manual choke. Cooper freeflow header, Maniflow. RC 40 muffler. Running great on ethanol free 91 octane gas. Regular oil changes performed with Castrol 20/50 + zddp, valve clearance checked recently. (0.015 cold) new valve cover cork seal. All gauges functional, all lights working except rear backup lights due to larger exhaust installation and switch clearance. All glass in good condition. Has fixed type rear windows. Has rear defrost screen. Spare factory wheel, manuals and car book. Austin keyfob. Gas cap is keyed type. Paint is very acceptable but has a few minor chips and bubbles in front I drive the car to shows this is not a trailer queen.
Car has won awards at several shows during 16 year one driver ownership. Never driven in rain in 16 years! Mini is part of private collection, car needs nothing to be enjoyed. Drove the car today perfectly and topped the SU piston damper oil. Some spare parts and manuals will be included. Schuco toy model of Mini Cooper included. Selling this turn key Mini to fund new project. Clear Louisiana title. Low cost classic insurance with Hagerty. Paypal payment accepted. Two part payment accepted. Bank wire. All questions answered via ebay. Specific photos sent on request. Serious bidders only please. Reasonable reserve based on current market values. Winner will get a very nice RHD Mini. Shipping is buyers responsibility. Seller will assist with transport.