1979 Austin Mini Series 1 Resto-mod on 2040-cars
Dover, New Hampshire, United States
Upgraded to 1991 specs. Style and elan of Series 1 with performance and comfort of a late model Classic Mini. Made for the German market, odometer and speedometer read in kilometers. 139,359 KM. Only driven 50+- miles since restoration (to upholstery shop and for inspection). This Mini was British Leyland’s top of the line model, with these special OEM features: Full length Webasto electric sunroof; 12” Mini-Lite replica alloy wheels; Leather seats, heated ; Walnut dashboard ; Leather steering wheel; Fully carpeted’ Flip-fill gas cap with lock Upgraded specs include: Front disc brakes; 1275 cc engine, carbureted; 4 speed transmission; Tinted windshield; Heated rear window This Mini has: Panasonic radio with CD player; JBL rear speakers; 12” Falken-G 165/60 R12 tires; Fresh inspection running through June 2015 Resto-mod improvements include: Body stripped to bare metal, followed by three clear coat over three coats black paint by Buddy May; New Series 1 bumpers with over-riders and corner bars; New Series 1 grille; New Series 1 taillights; New Series 1 body molding; Painted bright green racing stripes; Vette Panel fiberglass prosthetics floor pans in OEM profile, by Jay Stillman; Leather re-dyed by C+L Upholstery; New battery; Undercoated Things that could be improved: Minor oil seepage at block/pan seam, total oil consumption 1 qt in 3000 miles; Minor scratches on interior trim; Minor crack in walnut glove box door; Two 1.5” tears in headliner; Normal wear and tear on leather and carpeting; Minor wiper mark, far right side This is a classy Mini. It is in excellent condition. It is being advertised locally; the auction could end at any time without notice. Contact me for additional information and/or more photos. Terms: $1000 deposit by PayPal required within 48 hours of close of auction. Remainder of payment is due before signing over title. Shipping is at buyer’s expense. |
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2014 Mini Cooper S
Fri, 27 Jun 2014One of the big challenges as an automotive journalist is reviewing cars that you have a personal connection to. I have a strong passion for Minis. My first new car was a 2004 Cooper S, and I still own a 2006 model. It's this affinity that's left me with a general disdain of the 2007 to 2013 model relative to my first-gen.
The last-generation cars, with their turbocharged engines, softer suspensions, duller steering and homelier looks are, in my mind, inferior to their 2002 to 2006 predecessors. As a car reviewer, though, I couldn't in good conscience argue the same point. The R56, as the last-gen cars were known internally and by enthusiasts, was a better-balanced vehicle that retained the lion's share of the abilities and character of the first-generation, R53 Cooper S, but they were better thought out, better designed, more livable, and felt like more complete products.
Before the third-generation of the reborn Mini Cooper S landed in my driveway, I couldn't help but wonder whether the model would continue its slide towards mass appeal, or if it would re-embrace the enthusiast realm with a stronger driver-focused mission. As I found out during my week with the car, it was a bit of both.
Next-gen Mini interior ditching familiar center speedo
Fri, 29 Mar 2013A Reddit user has posted images of the 2015 F56 Mini Cooper, one each of the exterior and interior. As has been the case since the launch of the new Mini in 2001, the overall exterior shape underneath camouflage screams Mini, but insiders are still calling the coming F56 model "the most aggressively different new Mini yet." Inside, though, the two-door that defined premium hatchbacks has, according to its most devoted buyers, gone mainstream.
The giant ring atop the center console is there, but there's no longer a speedometer inside of it. Instead, in an integration that brings to mind words like "shoehorned," Mini designers have placed radio and telephone controls inside the bezel. According to the Mini experts at MotoringFile, the picture above is the base trim and one of four possible treatments - in the upper trims a larger screen for navigation takes up most of the space. The bezel itself is marked with mood lighting that supposedly "swirls around" when you start the car with the red toggle switch.
The speedo rests atop the steering column with a tachometer placed to its left. The BMW wheel pictured is just for the prototype - you can expect a familiar three-spoke Mini wheel when the car is revealed, and latest rumor is that the event will take place at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show.
Next Mini Countryman spotted with swirls
Wed, 03 Sep 2014Mini is continuing to update its models onto its latest UKL front-wheel-drive platform that it shares with parent BMW. Here, our spies caught an early glimpse of the next-gen Countryman testing on the new chassis.
Like the rest of the updated Mini lineup, the latest Countryman doesn't exactly show a huge shift in styling from the current version. The front end appears to be slightly more blunt, and the headlights have a redesigned shape. However, behind the A-pillar the differences seem to be pretty subtle. At the rear, the new Countryman also looks to adopt the brand's rounded rectangle taillights protruding into the hatch like on the standard Cooper Hardtop range. While not shown here, our spies claim that Mini is also aiming for a roomier interior for the upcoming crossover so that it can be more competitive in its class.
At least for now, the Countryman is going to be the largest vehicle in the Mini range, according to an earlier statement from chief designer Anders Warming. The CUV is rumored to debut around 2016 with some assembly possibly done at Mini's plant in the Netherlands. Until then, have a look at these spy shots and tell us what you think.