Description
Offered for sale is a very unique example of the popular Rover Mini Cooper sympathetically restored by Woodbridge Classic Cars who have meticulously backdated the Mini to look like a MK1 998cc Austin Cooper.
This 1998 restored example finished in period Dove Grey has been subject to a lot of recent expenditure including…
Full body strip and bare metal respray.
Brand new rear subframe installed.
Front subframe blasted and painted.
Rear lamp conversion to MK1 style.
New sills fitted with additional flutes.
Brand new rear valance installed.
+060 overbore with new pistons/ rings.
Swiftune camshaft with new followers.
Cylinder head reconditioned.
Manual gearbox refurbished.
The enhanced period specification includes the following upgrades.
10” Minilite style wheels.
Chrome bumpers front and rear.
Chrome bullet wing mirrors.
Period Austin moustache grill.
Smaller tail lights.
Flip down rear number plate holder.
The interior of this Mini has also been backdated to match the remainder of the vehicle featuring black leather seats, 3 pod dash with the classic and large central speedometer and a three spoke Motalita steering wheel.
Modern and more usable JVC radio.
As with all Minis this one is superb to drive and a lot nippier than standard. The 1330cc engine starts readily thanks to the modern running gear with fuel injection and no choke. She pulls hard through every gear and the sports exhaust sounds fantastic.
The car is also fitted with a working immobiliser for security.
Advisory free MOT until September 26.
Full set of Yokohama Advan HF tyres to all four corners date stamped 2022.
Accompanying the Mini is a folder of previous MOT certificates, a variety of TAX discs and a number of older invoices for previous maintenance.
Supplied with an original set of keys.
This unique take on one of Austin’s most successful creations is now ready for its new custodian to enjoy and cherish for many years to come.
