Used 1965 Austin Mk1 Mini Cooper S 970L manual Petrol

Seller Description

The car was purchased by me in 2004 and was prepred to rally spec to replace my stolen rally car in 2006. However another car was acquired and the 970 was never rallied and has been dry stored since 2006. It has been restored carefully over the last 2 years as a road carusing all new mechanical parts. but with many competition upgrades in period with the car which were fitted in 2006 such as all brake. fuel. and batterylines inside. Engine fully stripped. cleanedand "S" crank and rods balanced with flywheeland rebuilt by Southam Mini and Metro Centre using Omega pistons. Swiftune SW5 camshaft. ew 12G940 unleaded head. ltralite flywheel. They also completely rebuilt the 4 syncro "S" gearbox. giving a very usable drivable car. The engine is in the process of running in so just like a new car from the showroom. Standard 1inch and1/4 H2 SU's. LCB manifold and RC40 twin box exhaust. Competition drive shafts with Hardy Spicer couplings. Suspension is full rally set up with gas shocks .

egative camber bottom arms. adjustable tie rods and HILO's. Minilite 41/2" wheels with Dunlop D93 tyres. New wiring loom and fitted alternator. New brake servo with carbon metallic pads. Interior ismostly new with the correct carpets andlatest Newton Commercial trim in the correct Grey/Gold Brocade. Factory reclining frontseats. Smiths period8000 rev counter. correct 120mph speedoand rare heated "works" type front screen. Moto Lita steering wheel. The car is notconcourse originalhaving had a new shell early in its life and other upgrades as listed above. but is now in excellent condition with documented history. Taxed and MOT till Feb 2014. Car is advertised elsewhere so reserve the right to withdraw. Please call Peter on 01485 [hidden information] for further information or queries. Also published at eBay.co.uk
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