Mini Cooper 1.3i - Partially Restored and Ready to Drive

Description for Mini Classic Mini 1975

1975 Mini Cooper 1275

My adored classic Mini is looking for good home after seven years of my ownership. The previous owner imported the car from England. Since my ownership began in 2008, he car has been partially restored with around $10,000 spent on mechanical and cosmetic repairs and upgrades. (It's ok, realize I'm underwater.) As a Mini enthusiast and purist, y goal with the car has been to maintain its original appearance and condition as much as possible and to keep it in reliable condition throughout the years.

The car is in strong, rivable condition. The original 1275 engine with original SPI fuel injection runs very well. Rover introduced the fuel injection systems for Mini in 1992, nd they are reliable, asy-to-maintain, nd strong running. The engine provides smooth acceleration throughout the power band, nd the car cruises smoothly at 70 mph on the interstate. The handling on the curvy roads is probably the best part. The brakes are modern and good: plenty sufficient braking for the car's size.

The car will attract admirers! The overall condition of the car will make you proud to be its owner. The car is not a show quality fully-restored classic Mini, ut the car is in solid "driver" condition.

The car is turn-key and ready to go. This car would be ideal for someone looking for a fun classic Mini as a "weekend driver" . The car is ready to participate in local British car club events, ini club rallies, nd the like. The car would also provide a great basis for a Mini enthusiast to personalize to his or her own taste.

Features of the car:

78,953 mi.

Right hand drive.

Original 1275 engine with fuel injection and 4-speed manual transmission.

Upgraded sport exhaust (by previous owner).

Like-new 12-in. Minilife wheels.

Removable sunroof.

Notable work since 2008:

New OEM carpet from Newton Commercial (the source of original interior replacement pieces) in 2012.

New front seatbelts in 2013.

New engine seals and gaskets in 2012.

New brushed aluminum dashboard in 2011.

Fresh paint job and new bumpers in 2011.

Replaced rear undercarriage and rocker panel bodywork in 2011 to like-new or better-than-new condition; no rust.

Mechanical restoration by Heritage Garage in Costa Mesa, A in 2010: new brakes, uspension components, eater core, adiator, an, iming chain, lutch, nd many other refurbishments.

I have changed the oil at least every 3,000 mi. religiously during my ownership. The coolant was just changed in Oct. 2015. The 12-in. Falken tires have over half of the tread remaining (approximately 7,000-10,000 miles remaining). The car could use new CV boots. There are cosmetic hairline stress lines in the paint at the bottom of the A-pillars. There is a 2-in. tear in the driver's seat fabric. The seats could be recovered with original fabric that is readily available from Newton Commercial to complete the interior restoration. (I simply never got around to it.)

The car will come with an original owner's manual, wo complete sets of keys (to ignition, oors, oot, nd gas cap), nd service records since 2008. The car is on a clear TN title.

Thanks for looking!