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Loads Of Improvements, Runs Well, Body Is In Good Shape on 2040-cars

US $10,000.00
Year:1964 Mileage:87000
Location:

Cookeville, Tennessee, United States

Cookeville, Tennessee, United States

This car has been kept up by myself for the past few years, but now that I need 4-wheel-drive and locking differentials, my toy needs to find a new home. This car is a vintage British automobile, so keep that in mind when perusing the images. I have performed many upgrades on this car, almost all in the name of reliability, through the past 3 years. The car appears to be a Mini City, but with the running gear of a Cooper S. So this car has the 'big block' 1.3L engine and 7.4" disc brakes.
  • Battery is recent, maybe 2 years old.
  • Fixed a parasitic battery drain that caused the battery to completely discharge and destroy the previous battery.
  • Updated the A-series dynamo to an alternator.
  • Replaced all flexible hydraulic lines with braided stainless lines (clutch and brakes).
  • Replaced the clutch master cylinder.
  • Replaced all brakes at all corners. Only some of the hard lines were retained.
  • Replaced all front ball joints.
  • Replaced all engine electrical wear items (distributor rotor, cap, plugs, wires).
  • Replaced rear subframe with substantially lightweight alternative.
  • Preventatively replaced rear wheel bearings.
  • Relocated fuel pump to inside the boot for better access.
  • Full coilover suspension on the rear.
  • Installed adjustable Koni shocks up front.
  • Installed 3-point seat belts.
  • Added a third LED brake light to better help those tall trucks see when you brake.
  • Installed rally light bar, 2 driving lights, and 2 fog lights. They come on with high/low beams respectively, or can be left always off.
The bad:
  • I would recommend new tires. The ones that are on it are old and are getting a bit smooth. They are not expensive to replace, though.
  • Needs a better mounting option for the exhaust. When I removed the old subframe, I removed the prior mounting point and it could be done a little better now.
  • Odometer does not work. It has been at the same value as long as I have had the car. The speedometer works, though.
  • The switches for the rally lights are not permanently mounted. I could not bring myself to drill a hole in the solid wood dash, so I left the switches in the driver's side cubby.
  • Front windshield can leak a little bit in rain, probably just needs new grommet.
I have a full walkaround and driving video on YouTube. This car is also for sale locally, so I reserve the right to end the auction early for a local sale.

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