1972 Austin Mini Cooper (right Hand Drive) on 2040-cars
Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Up for
your bidding pleasure is my very rare and well-kept example of a 1972 Austin
Mini Cooper!! This is a rare Right Hand Drive model and it is not your average
mini... This mini started life as a mini 1000 but has had a significant
horsepower bump with the following engine modifications: -Bored
out A+ 1275 -Hypatec
flat top pistons -940 head -276 cam -hif6 su
carburetor -Full
rc-40 exhaust. To
help this speedy Mini Cooper shift it has: -New rod
shift gearbox -2.9
final drive ration (Cruising at 80-85mph can be done easily with normal engine
RPM's) But
what about driving around the corners and come to a safe and quick stop: -New
bushings -New
bearings -New tie
rod ends -New ball
joints -Adjustable
ride height suspension cones -1.5
degree camber control arms -Adjustable
caster angle. (Note: all suspension work completed in 2012) -Disk
front brake conversion... you heard me, DISK FRONT BRAKES!! -Brand
new Brake Master cylinder installed January 2014. -upgraded
alloy wheels -street
legal racing tires Interior
includes: -Black
carpet -Red
Corbeau reclining seats -Upgraded
CD player and Speakers Worried
about rockers or floor pans!? Well Don't!! WHY? -Replaced
floor pan (there is still light rust holes in floor pan but is currently in drivable
and stable condition!) -Replaced
rockers Overall
this car was set up to accelerate quickly, go around turns like a GO-KART and
stop safely. The paint is a few years old and is in good condition. I will be
including Thule roof rack as well. I have a clean Virginia title in hand ready
to transfer!!! All turn signals, and lights work, the windshield wipers even
work! Oil pressure and gas gauges work along with the aftermarket cd player,
this thing can be driven everyday!! The odometer and speedometer are INOP due
to an old cable needing replacement, this is really the only thing that I would
want to fix but have gotten used to driving without those two items. I am only
selling this vehicle inside of the good ol' U.S.A! I will expect a non-refundable
deposit within 24 hours of the auction close and full payment by cash, or
certified check. If you decide to use PayPal for the full balance of the car
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL FEES!! I will not pay fees on a full PayPal
transaction so please keep this in mind PRIOR to bidding. I don't mind using PayPal
for the deposit. I have done my best to describe this beautiful little mini
cooper but please ask questions prior to bidding because this is being sold
AS-IS. Please keep in mind this car is 42 years old and will not be perfect,
although I have tried!!! I will make transaction quick and easy for the winning
bidder. I have bought and sold cars before and understand what needs to be
done. Good luck
bidding and you will LOVE this thing!!! Call
or Text with any questions (703) 987-5115 -Tony |
Mini Classic Mini for Sale
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