Description
Mini 1100 Special prepared for Regularity Rallies*
I am putting up for sale my car specially prepared for regularity rallies. Although the sale price, which is negotiable, is below the total amount invested (over €40, 000 in works), this offer represents an exceptional opportunity for enthusiasts looking for a vehicle that is both authentic and competitive.
A full restoration file, including all invoices detailing the work carried out and a series of photographs, is available on request. This dossier will allow you to assess the quality and care lavished on the preparation of this exceptional vehicle.
1. Paint
• Interior and exterior paint of the body: Island Blue
• Roof paint: Old English White
2. Bodywork
• FIVE (5) x MINILITE wheels (grey) 5x10
• FIVE (5) x YOKOHAMA TIRES 10" 165/ 70x10 YOKOHAMA A-032R
• Replacement of all exterior elements of the vehicle with stainless steel items: bumpers, grille, headlight rings, taillights, etc.
• Addition of a headlamp ramp with TWO (2) long-range beams and TWO (2) fog lamps CIBIE.
3. Cabin
• Replacement of the “Cream-Crackle” headlining.
• Replacement of the dashboard with a Monte Carlo type, installation of central speedometer + Tripmaster + Chrono + reading lamp + rev counter, kill switch, Paddy Hopkirk pedal box.
• Total change of trim and addition of TWO (2) Mini Cooper S 1961-1971 bucket seats.
• Replacement of all vehicle seals.
• 4-point bolted roll cage “Safety Devices.”
4. Engine:
• Replacement of the 998cc block with a 1098cc block.
• Metrology check.
• Replacement of conrod bearing shells, forged steel crankshaft bearing shells.
• New segmentation, honing of cylinders.
• Fitting of an AAC from Keith CALVER RE13OT Optimum torque spec camshaft + dial-indicator timing, reinforced Isky tappets, block painting preparation, degreasing, engine painting, oil pump replacement, complete clutch.
• Total refurbishment of a Mini 1278 “small valve” cylinder head, surfacing, valve seat rectification, replacement of valves with new + valve stem seals, preparation of removed passages/ ports + combustion chamber, reinforced Victor Heinz head gasket.
• Replacement of the timing kit with a new one.
• Replacement of the HS4 carburettor with a twin HS2 Cooper S, full refurbishment, throttle shaft, jet rings, gaskets, cabin vapor blasting, conical air filters type K&N, dashpot polishing.
• Installation of a Stage 1 header kit + sport exhaust line.
• Total refurbishment of the gearbox, metrology check, replacement of bearings, strengthened fixed drive shaft, competition synchroniser rings, replacement of first/ second/ third gear pinions + fixed shaft, differential overhaul, satellite spacer + shaft + bearing, replacement of gearbox output seals, gaskets, primary gear refurbishment, new spacers/ shims.
• Replacement of the clutch + mechanism, refurbishment of the primary gear, installation of an aluminium competition radiator + reinforced silicone hoses, replacement of engine mounts, installation of a 123 ignition distributor, complete engine tuning.
• Conversion to Cooper S 7. 5-inch disc brakes, front + rear aviation hoses, replacement of suspension cones + Gaz Shock absorbers + Hi-Lo kit, overhaul of front drivetrain + front cradle support + alignment.
For any further information or to arrange a viewing, please contact me directly.
* Note:
Regarding mileage:
- At purchase: 90, 000 km;
- Since engine replacement with a 1098 cm3: 6, 500 km (to date).
