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1961 Mini Classic Mini Saloon for sale in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Condition: Used
Item location: Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Make: Mini
Model: Classic Mini
SubModel: Saloon
Type: Coupe
Trim: Deluxe
Year: 1961
Mileage: 500
VIN: A-A2S7/92955
Color: 2 Tone Silver
Engine size: 1275
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: FWD
Interior color: Grey and Black
Options: CD Player
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description for Mini Classic Mini 1961

1961 Austin Mini Deluxe. Nickname 2 ShillingsFully documented with Heritage certificate.All port of entry documentation.Complete records of every dollar spent.Restoration fully documented in picture catalog.Bought in 2004 and frame off restoration began.Restoration completed in 2014.Only 500 miles on restoration.Around $50,000.00 invested.
The glory of taking so long to do a restoration is many of the parts on this car were not available when I started. I have to say I do not think there is a part the suppliers offer that is not on my car.I was able to defeat the inherent problems in the A+ engine such as breathing, overheating and crank vibration.Sub frames are powder coated and reinforced.All rust removed and metal replaced.Upgraded brakes, Cooper on rear and 8" disc on front.Fully adjustable suspension with gas shocks.Rear sway bar.
Engine: 1275 A+ bored to 1330. Dyno. Results -75 HP to wheels.Engine upgraded since Dyno. testBalanced and Blue Printed276 CamFluid drive harmonic balancer.Omega Pistons1.5 Rockers2 breather catch cans.Headers with center exhaust and big bore twin outlet muffler.Head reworked with extra bolt added.E3 Spark plugs1.75 carb. with internal modifications and stub stack.123 DistributorMad Dog magnet oil cleaner.4 core radiator.All new tranny with bottom pick up, 2.76 gear and upgrades for fast road.Smiffy Bits and DSN billet parts everywhere.
All fluids top of the line.Millers Classic Mini oil for engines with trans in sump.Automec Dot 5 brake fluid.Evans Waterless Coolant.
Wheels are 12" Minilife Anthracite mags with Falken tires.4 New tires and powder coated wheels to match paint to convey.
Interior:Eastwood sound proofing.Custom dash with new gauges.Original refurbished speedometer.Custom shift knob with an inset 2 shillings coin found in car seat. Hence the name.Rewired for custom lighting. Under bonnet and boot as well.Sparko peddels.Custom upholstery by Paul Cho.
Sound system by Alpine located in the boot.Remote Controlled.
Many more unique changes and up grades.Extra parts, Mini World Magazines and original 850 engine are included.
Delivery Possible
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