Description
• Private purchase in 1995. Two previous owners.
• Original model: 1983 Mini Sprite 1000cc (RED).
• Full restoration & modification to "Cooper S replica" 1298cc (BROOKLANDS GREEN/ GLACIER WHITE) 90hp (~1999 to 2001).
• ~3k miles since restoration.
• Valid MOT - expires 19/ 06/ 25.
• Eligible for historic vehicle tax & MOT exemption from Jan '25.
• British Mini Club valuation: £15k.
• Post restoration, stored in garage & only used in spring/ summer (i. e. fair weather)-- -- --
DETAILS OF RESTORATION:
• Bodywork fully restored, fitted new genuine:
- A-panel (x2)
- Front wing (x2)
- Front-panel
- Sill (x2)
- Complete assembly door (x2)
- Boot-lid
• New wheel-bearings/ knuckle-joints/ rubber boots
• New hoses in engine-bay
• New front grill & chrome bright-work set
• Re-sprayed with Brooklands Green & Glacier White
• New door/ boot handles & locks
• New rear light cluster (x2)
• New halogen front headlamp (x2)
• New copper brake pipe set
• Electrical wiring loom replaced
• All window/ door/ boot seals replaced
• Interior fully restored, fitted new:
- Carpets & mats
- Roof-lining
- Door & parcel-shelf trim kit
MODIFICATIONS:
• Replaced original 998cc engine with 1275 A+ (tuned to 90bhp by Osborne Automotive Preparation) with the following modifications:
- Block bored +0. 020
- Omega off-set bowl pistons
- Piper 255 camshaft
- 35. 7x30 unleaded cylinder head
- 1. 5 ratio roller tip rockers
• Oil cooler & braided hoses
• 1 3/ 4" SU carburettor
• K&N air filter
• RC40 exhaust system
• Upgraded suspension with Spax shock-absorbers (x4)
• Upgraded brake system with following modifications:
- 10" Cooper-S front disc & drive-shaft (x2)
- Brake servo fitted
- 10" Minifin alloy rear drums
- Braided brake hoses
• Replaced original wheels with classic Minilite (10x5)
• Yokohama A-OOB 165/ 70RIO tyres (x4)
• Carbon fibre Cooper S wheel arch extensions
• Replaced original (fixed) rear-side widows with opening Qtr-light rear windows
• Monza alloy petrol cap
• Torpedo alloy mirror (x2)
• Cobra vinyl cub seat with frame (x2)
• Wooden dashboard & door cappings
• Polished alloy door furniture
