Beautiful... 1988 British Austin Mini Cooper(VIN# SAXXL2S1020382450, MPORTED INTO THE U.S.) from London England. A real head turner and needs to be seen to appreciated. This little mini had a full nut and bolt restoration completed in 2013. The engine was completely dismantled, ll parts machined and cleaned by Cambridge Rebores Ltd in Cambridgeshire, K . It was then methodically assembled by Allit Motorsport with all new parts who is also located in Cambridgeshire, K. Once the vehicle was assembled and ready, t was then taken to Peter Baldwin, legend in the mini racing community, ho tuned this little beauty and made it sing! This right hand drive, as shipped to the U.S. in April 2014 and won 2nd Place in the Texas, ll British Car Show in September 2014. This is a show car that only has just over 2,700 miles on it since it was given it's make over.
ENGINE & ENGINE BAY:1030CC 4 CYLINDER A+ SERIES ENGINE.GEAR BOX WASCOMPLETELY STRIPPED CLEANED AND REBUILT BY ALLIT MOTORSPORT WITH ALL NEW PARTS. ENGINE & GEAR BOX ARE ENGAGED WITH A NEW CLUTCH KIT FED BY A NEW CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER & VERTO SLAVE CYLINDER WITH A STEEL BRAIDED LINE. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN DRESSED UP WITH OVER $1200 IN RETROSPORT BILLET ALUMINUM PARTS FROM DSN OF ENGLAND (dsnclassics.co.uk) TO INCLUDE: TIMING COVER KIT, ATER PUMP PULLEY, ERTO SLAVE CYLINDER BRACKET, OIL BRACKET, EATER TAKE OFF STUB, REATHER FOR TRANSFER CASE, LATE UNDER MASTER CYLINDER, ULKHEAD BLANKING PLATE, IGHT SIDE ENGINE STEADY BAR KIT WITHTHERMOSTATHOUSING, EFT SIDE ADJUSTABLE ENGINE STEADY BAR AND BONNET (HOOD) HINGES. IN ADDITION, N ALUMINUM VALVE COVER FROM WOOD & PICKETT (woodandpicket.com) OF ENGLAND TOPS THE MOTOR. LASTLY, CHROME CATCH CAN AND FILTER WITH STEEL BRAIDED LINES FROM THE TIMING COVER AND TRANSFER CASE ASSIST THE ENGINE'S BREATHING WHILE ADDING THAT AWESOME SPORT LOOK.
CARBURETOR & FUEL SYSTEM:AN SU HS4 (1.5 INCH)CARBURETORWITH UPGRADED RED SPRING AND NEEDLE (AAU) FUEL THIS LITTLE GEM. IT ALSO HAS A NEW INTAKE MANIFOLD, EW FUEL TANK WITH NEW FLOATASSEMBLY INSTALLED, LLNEW FUEL LINES (SOME STEEL BRAIDED) WITH TWO INLINE FILTERS (ONE AT REAR AND ONE AT THE CARB) AND A NEW MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP.
IGNITION SYSTEM:NEW COMPETITION ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR 45D WITH RED TOP, PORT IGNITION COIL AND 7MM YELLOW SILICONE SPARK PLUG LEADS PROVIDE THE FIRE NEEDED FOR THIS LITTLE BEAUTY.
EXHAUST:WRAPPED LCB MANIFOLD WITH 3 INCH MID PIP AND POLISHED FLETCHER CENTER EXIT MUFFLER WITH DUAL SPORT EXHAUST TIP (SOUNDS AWESOME!)
COOLING & HEATING:COOLED BY AN ALUMINIUM 2 CORE SUPERCOOL RADIATOR WITH RED POWDER COATED FAN SHROUD, LL NEW SILICONE HOSES, EW 11 BLADE YELLOW MECHANICAL FAN, ECONDARY 10 INCH HEAVY DUTY HIGH PERFORMANCE ELECTRIC SUCTION FAN ON AN INTERNAL SWITCH (IT'S A TEXAS MINI, LIKE TO BE PREPARED), ND A NEW HEATER MATRIX HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
BRAKES, USPENSION AND STEERING:ALL BRAKES ARE NEW TO INCLUDE, RONT DISKS, ADS, RAKE CALIPERS WITH STEELBRAIDEDLINES, EAR SUPERFIN ALLOY DRUMS (FOR BETTER COOLING) AND BACK PLATE ASSEMBLY. ALL NEW BRAKE LINES (FRONT TO BACK) HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH NEW BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND COMPENSATOR VALVE. TO ELIMINATE THEPOSSIBILITY OFCORROSION, EWPOWDER COATED FRONT & REAR SUB-FRAMES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH POWDER COATED FRONT LOWER/UPPER CONTROL ARMS WITH POLY BUSHINGS. NEW REAR CONTROL ARMS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED WITH NEW BUSHINGS. NEW FRONT HUBS WITH NEW BEARINGS AND BALL JOINTS ARE IN PLACE. THE SUSPENSION HAS BEEN UPGRADED WITH ADJUSTABLE FRONT/REAR SPRING SUSPENSION (NOT COMMON IN MINIS) AND FRONT/REAR ADJUSTABLE SHOCKS ON ALL CORNERS. ALSO, EWCOMPETITION TIE ROD ENDS WITH POLY BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. IN ADDITION, NEW STEERING RACK WITH NEW TIE ROD ENDS HAS ALSO BEEN INSTALLED.
BODY:BEAUTIFULLY ELEGANT WHITE BODY AND BLACK TOP WITH MINOR BLEMISHES. BODY KIT HAS BEEN MOLDED IN TO CREATE A SEAMLESS TRANSITION AND IS TRULY STUNNING. NEW DOORS, RUNK AND WINDOW SEALS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ALONG WITH NEW DOOR WINDOW GLASS AND REAR WINDOW GLASS WITH DEFROSTER. ALSO, HE TAIL LIGHTS, EADLIGHTS, ND TURN SIGNALS HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED AND FITTED WITH LED REPLACEMENT BULBS.
INTERIOR:TO START, HE INSIDE WAS LINED WITH RATTLE TRAP SOUNDDEADENING MATTING TO REDUCE NOISE AND VIBRATIONTHROUGHOUTTHE CAB. THEN, EW BLACK CARPET AND FLOOR MATS WITH MINI LOGOS WERE INSTALLED. THE ELEGANT BLACK & WHITE CONTINUES WITH ASHLEY JAMES INTERIOR LEATHER FRONT/REAR SEATS, RONT/REAR DOOR CARDS, ASH AND CENTER CONSOLE. THE FIXTURES, O INCLUDE THE DOOR FURNITURE, EAT HANDLES AND SHIFT KNOB ARE ALL MACHINED BILLET ALUMINIUM FROM MINI SPARES OF ENGLAND. IN ADDITION, O EXPENSE WAS SPARED ON THE INSTRUMENTATION WHICH ARE TASTEFUL SMITH GAUGES FROM HOLDEN VINTAGE & CLASSICS OF ENGLAND. LASTLY, HE HEADLINER AND VISORS WERE HAND MADE AND INSTALLED BY A GENTLEMEN IN ENGLAND WHO I CAN ONLY DESCRIBE AS AN UPHOLSTERY GENIUS!
WHEELS AND TIRES:NEW, 3x7 SUPERLIGHTBLACK/ POLISHED LIP WHEELS WITH165/55R13 NANKANG SPORTTIRES. INCLUDED ADDITION.. NEW, ECOND SET! 13x7 SUPERLIGHT SILVER/POLISHED LIP WHEELS WITH 165/55R13 PIRELLI DRAGO TIRES.
MISCELLANEOUS:
I COULD GO ON AND ON ABOUT ALL THE NEW PARTS INSTALLED ON THIS MINI AND THE THOUSAND OF DOLLARS I HAVE SPENT. IN ADDITION, HAVE A LIST OF NEW SPARE PARTS THAT WILL COME WITH IT (PLEASE SEE PHOTOS).
PAYMENT MUST BE MADE BY WIRE TRANSFER OR PAYPAL ONLY AND MUST BERECEIVED NO LATER THAN THREE DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION.
THE MINI IS SOLD AS IS AND COMES WITH NO WARRANTY. YOU ARE WELCOME TO SEE IT IN PERSON IF YOU ARE IN THE AREA, ROVIDED YOU HAVE CONTACTED ME IN ADVANCE TO SCHEDULE DAY AND TIME. TRANSPORTING/SHIPPING IS THE BUYERSRESPONSIBILITY AND MUST BE ARRANGED NO LATER THAT ONE WEEK AT THE CLOSE OF AUCTION UNLESS OTHERWISE COORDINATED.
THE DESCRIPTION IS AS ACCURATE AS POSSIBLE.
I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME AS IT IS ADVERTISED ON MULTIPLE SITES.
GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.
On Nov-11-15 at 05:16:18 PST, eller added the following information:Minor paint blemishes, cratch on trunk lid by handle.