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White With Gray Roof, 2 Door Sedan, Sunroof, Single-centre Clock, 848cc Engine on 2040-cars

US $9,500.00
Year:1972 Mileage:71000
Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Nottingham, United Kingdom
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I have owned this 1972 Morris Mini 850 for 2 and a half years, it has been garaged for the majority of the time and taken to plenty of shows and events around England. This Mini truly is something special, still running the 848cc engine, the "magic wand" gearstick (none remote), hand pump window washer, single speed wipers and manual choke, it's great fun to drive and very economical - generally managing to get over 30mpg. Although the engine is small, it keeps up with most road traffic, I've had comments from other mini owners with larger engines of how well it manages to keep up with them. 

Prior to owning, this mini had been taken off the road in 1996 when it was owned by an airplane technician, who made slow progress on restoration, he then sold it on to a gentleman who restores classic cars as a hobby, he restored the mini to the best of his ability, fitting replacement panels where needed and plenty of new mechanical parts, along with new carpets - I can provide photos of the rebuild if requested as I am still in touch with the gentleman who rebuilt it. The paintwork isn't perfect - he wasn't a professional, although the finish is great - I have provided a photo of the area that has been rubbed down causing it to look grey (primer). It has been upgraded to an aftermarket electronic ignition, and the grey interior is from a later "Mini Sprite", also "angel eye" headlights have been fitted. I have the original steering wheel if the new buyer would prefer, however it looks more like it belongs on a bus! This mini is definitely a great 20 footer!

This Mini has been well loved and pampered in the time I have owned it, I have upgraded from a dynamo to an alternator. The manual sunroof is fully working, and doesn't leak when it rains! The heater works and will blow cold air too, the window winders are a little stiff but work fine. The engine is the one it rolled out of the factory with, and has covered just over 70,000 miles - and still runs as it should do, I have the paperwork to support the mileage from previous MOT certificates. It is fitted with a 5.5 gallon fuel tank. 

The mini is fitted with a stereo, with 5" Focal full-range speakers at the back and 3" Ripspeed full-range at the front, the head-unit that is currently fitted will be removed on sale. 

The bad bits: The Mini could probably do with a new timing chain, I have all the parts; depending on how soon the sale goes ahead will decide whether I have time to get this replaced, if I get the full asking price I will make sure this is completed before shipping. There are a few very minor areas of surface rust bubbling up; on the rear quarter panel, below the passenger side headlight, along the "a panel" seam bband a few smaller areas where the paint has split. Also worth mentioning is the rattle from what I believe is the speedometer cable, I have had this checked over by a mini specialist and I have been assured this is not an issue that will affect the reliability and running of the car. This Mini has been extremely reliable, and any issues I've had, I have been able to fix myself at the roadside. 

Even over here this mini gets plenty of attention and I'm certain over in the States it will receive double if not more attention!! I'm willing to help where ever I can to make shipping as smooth and easy for the buyer as possible, however the buyer will need to cover their own shipping costs. 

Genuine reason for sale, planning on upgrading to something bigger and need the money to fund the new purchase. 

Please don't hesitate to contact me if you would like any more information or pictures.

The mini is advertised elsewhere and I reserve the right to remove this listing at any time.

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