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Morris Mini Cooper S - High Performance 1380 Rocket on 2040-cars

Year:1974 Mileage:8349
Location:

Gilberts, Illinois, United States

Gilberts, Illinois, United States
Advertising:
Engine:1380cc 4-Cylinder
Vehicle Title:Clear
Year: 1974
Make: Mini
Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Model: Classic Mini
Mileage: 8,349
Trim: Cooper S
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"Generally excellent condition. Re-painted from stock with minor body restoration. Complete mechanical restoration to a high spec. Two small paint issues: slight lifting next to flip-top fuel cap and small crack (in paint)below B pillar at waist line on left side. Also, small dent in roof (hard to see) above door on right side. Front inner fenders removed (for cooling). Rear interior pockets removed (for roll bar). Missing side seam covers."

I'm selling this car for a customer who has moved out of the country.  I have, in hand, a signed, clear Illinois title.


Rust-free, RIGHT HAND DRIVE, 1974 Morris Mini Cooper S clone rebuilt in the U.K..  Striking, dark blue pearl (Lexus) with a silver roof.  20th anniversary flares painted body color.  Removable fiberglass (pinned) bonnet.  Dark blue interior with dark wood dash.  Safety Devices roll bar.  Moke sump guard.  9-gallon fuel tank.  Chrome flip-top, locking fuel cap.  Facet silver-top electric fuel pump.  Filter King fuel pressure regulator.  Cooper S front disc brakes. Super Minifin rear alloy brake drums. Complete (Front & Rear) fully-adjustable suspension.  Front and rear anti-roll bars.  Pro-tech externally-adjustable shocks.  Hi-Lo's.  'Green' coil springs.  6 X 10 Revolution wheels with 165/70-10 Dunlop Formula 70 tires.  Speedometer shows 8,348.8 miles (Believed to be mileage since rebuild.  I have no other documentation to prove actual mileage.).

Rebuilt 1380cc rally-prepared engine (dynoed at 118bhp @ crank, 100bhp @ wheels).  A+ turbo block.  Lightened and balanced crank.  Steel center main strap.  Kent 286SP cam.  1.5 high-lift rockers.  Fully-ported stage-3 Vmax cylinder head.  ARP head studs.  Steel, ultra-lite flywheel and back plate with orange diaphram clutch.  123 electronic distributor and Lucas high-output Sports coil.  Weber 45 DCOE carb on steel inlet manifold, Maniflow LCB header and stainless steel exhaust system.  4-core radiator and 13-row oil cooler.  LH upper steady-rod kit.  Gear-reduction starter and alternator.

Fully-rebuilt 4-synchro, big-bearing, rod-change, GT gearbox.  Comp. center oil pick-up.  Cross-pin diff., 3.1 final drive.  Straight-cut 1:1 drop gears.

A great-looking, great-handling, fast, fun car with excellent mechanicals.  Just what a Mini should be!

I recommend viewing this vehicle in-person, if you can.  You may call me at 847-836-9852 to ask questions or to make an appointment.  This car is also advertised locally and may be removed from ebay at any time.  Winning bidder to pay a $500.00 (non-refundable) deposit via PayPal within 48 hours of auction close.  Balance to be paid within one week in cash or by bank wire transfer. Vehicle pick up or shipping is the responsibility of the buyer.  No warranty is given or implied in this sale.  

   

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