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1970 Morris Mini 1300 - Replica Of 35th Anniversary Edition on 2040-cars

Year:1970 Mileage:35555 Color: Silver /
 Tan
Location:

Weston, Connecticut, United States

Weston, Connecticut, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:4 speed manual
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1300 fuel injected
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: MA2S6S695144A Year: 1970
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Mini
Model: Classic Mini
Trim: replica of 1300 - 35th anniversary edition
Options: 6 CD changer, adjustable suspension, center console clock, rear window defrost, sport rally lights, leather accent piping, wood dash, alloy door trip and accelerator, large electric sunroof, wicked fun handling, super cute looking, the automotive icon, Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: 2 front wheel drive
Mileage: 35,555
Exterior Color: Silver
Disability Equipped: No
Interior Color: Tan
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

i have owned (and loved) this car for nearly 11 years, but divorce and employment (lack there of) forces sale. i would love to keep it but i will not be able to do to this car what i would like to do, it was with that realization that i have decided to let her go to someone who will carry on the torch. i have owned and garaged this car until this year and it has never ever broken down or let me down in 11 years of ownership. i have many receipts/invoices and can name every single mechanic that has touched this car under my ownership.  this is a good candidate for a show car but also a solid candidate for a daily driver or uber dependable second car.

1970 Morris Mini - totally rebuilt as 1994 Rover Mini 1300efi - 35th anniversary edition replica
clear title in my name
i paid $15,500 in 2002
34,000 original miles 
*i feel pretty confident that the car was sold to me as advertised with 17,000 when i purchased the car 2002
i am third owner (was imported from Holland by second owner) 
all owners took great care of the car
very solid driver
unique paint job for mini with color changing at hip as opposed to the traditional top
rare full length webasto electric folding top - works well, have noticed its operating quite slow in the extreme cold, otherwise always used. nice because it the larger of the 2 sizes and opens all the way back.
beautiful tan hide seating with contracting blue piping - i have driver seat set up to bucket with but cushion can be firmed up with included metal hooks.
burl walnut dash - only 1 area i would call a scratch
6 CD changer under passenger seat - i hate it and would change the stereo. works well, but would want MP3 wire hook up, etc
everything works, nothing is broken or missing
1,375cc tuned fuel injected power plant
some simple mods made by second owner for performance but they do not affect reliability like adjustable shocks and performance cam.
fast and fun as all get out to drive.

this is the mini that mini guys check out

the mini as an undeniable icon of motoring in the 20th century, they are timeless, elegant yet understated. youthful and fun yet refined. 

very reliable, drive it anywhere in the country (with new tires)

this is what i would do on the car but know i will not have the time or money to do so:
- localize and eliminate rust in next 1-2 years. it is not bad, it just needs doing. Rough estimate for rust repair $1,000-1,500.
~drivers rocker panel is about 10% rusted. drivers base of the door post is about 5% rusted. passenger side rocker is about 10% rusted. spare tire wheel well in boot is about 30% rusted and will need replacing. no other known rust issues.
- touch up paint and general buffing and polishing and small dent removal on driver door.
- replace wiper blades soon.
- detail photo shows tear in headliner at one of the sunroof bends. that tear has been the same size as the day i bought it and has never grown despite i open the top almost every single dry driving day. 
- car has had recent pre-purchase inspection and has been on lift. i can share photos of underside of car as well and contact information for experienced british car shop that completed the inspection. 
- that is it, the car really is in pretty great shape.

- 4 Brand New Hight Quality Tires being mounted this week (march 14 at a cost of $480)  

please, if you have specific questions or want detailed photos let me know. i have many and would be happy to take any pictures you instruct. i will also take video to do a live video chat so you can direct the camera over what you want to see.

i am honest and transparent. what you see is what you get, just ask. about $500 worth of extra new parts come with car including all new rubber for the glass and new plastic wheel arch flares. 


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