Mini Ritz 1985 1000cc on 2040-cars
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1000cc
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Mini
Model: Classic Mini
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Trim: 'Ritz' special trim
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player
Drive Type: Front wheel drive
Mileage: 65,000
Exterior Color: Silver
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Blue
HERE I HAVE AN ABSOLUTE GEM, STARTING ITS LIFE WITH ME AS A SILLY DRUNKEN "I BET I CAN MAKE THAT NICE AGAIN" BET.
THIS LITTLE MINI RITZ CAME TO ME WITH A DENT ON ONE SIDE A BROKEN ENGINE AND A ROTTEN SILL AT A COST OF lb780. I TOLD YOU I WAS DRUNK!!!
THEN OFF I GO AGAIN AS MY WIFE CALLS IT "ON ONE OF MY CRUSADES". STRIPPED BARE ONLY TO FIND SHE WASN'T THAT ROUGH, SHE'D BEEN WELDED BEFORE BUT ALL SHE NEEDED WAS A SILL ON THE N/S AND A PATCH BY THE SAME SIDE 'A' PANEL,
THEN IT CAME TO ME LIKE A BOLT OF LIGHT!! LETS MAKE HER REALLY NICE!!
OK HERE WE GO:
NEW SHAFTS, CV'S , BALL JOINTS, STEERING RACK, CALIPERS AND REAR BRAKES REBUILT, NEW LCB EXAUST, REBUILT ENGINE, NEW POLYBUSHES EVERYWHERE FRONT TO BACK, QUICK RELEASE ENGINE MOUNTS, LOADS OF FLATTING AND A COAT OF 2 1/2 LTRS OF ORIGINAL SILVER LEAF AND THEN 2 LTRS OF LACQUER!! SHE FLEW THROUGH THE MOT AND HAS PROOF FROM PREVIOUS MOT CERTIFICATES OF ONLY COVERING UNDER 5K MILES SINCE 2007.
That's what the previous owner wrote when I bought the Mini from him in UK and shipped her to the USA. The year is 1985. Ebay database is wrong. 65000miles She could do with a new set of carpets - (I think paint has spilled on passenger side front mats), but apart from that drives really well and uses no oil. Gets queues whenever I park and she must be one of the most photographed car in New Orleans! Clear US (Louisiana) Title. Sunroof is a nice addition (It doesn't leak either) 1000cc engine so has a bit of poke too. Gear shift nice and easy too. No strange noises, creaks or groans, and no oil drips anywhere either! All in all a very nice Mini with a few slight blemishes in finish, thousands of miles left in her. Alloy 12" wheels with good Yokohama tires all round. Everything works, glass all good, windows wind up and down. A really nice Mini which can only increase in value. Thanks for looking - if there is anything I can help with, please ask, and good luck bidding on this pretty little car. Remember - this is an auction so it is sold as seen with no warranties implied. Your bid is an offer to buy and the winning bidder will be expected to complete the sale. Enjoy!
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