Description
1994 Classic Rover Mini Sprite ? 1275cc
Last of the carburettor powered A-series engines ? the one to have! Current owner for the last 12 years and recently removed from 10 years of ventilated dry storage and recommissioned & Mot?d
Body restoration & paint was completed by the previous owner, with new sills, valances, A-panels & front wings. As part of the recommissioning a few minor repairs to the sills & front floor to kick board have been carried out to achieve the current MOT (now due Aug?24). With a suspected head gasket failure, the head was removed & professionally overhauled (skimmed, new seals, valves re-seated) and refitted with new gaskets.
It starts, runs & drives really well, 2nd gear syncro can be beaten when cold, but OK when warmed up and can be expected with its age. The cooling system (including a new heater matrix), gearbox (new seals & CV boots fitted) & clutch are all OK. Electrics, brakes (new discs & pads, calipers rebuilt with new seals & stainless-steel pistons) & front suspension all previously overhauled.
Fitted with 5x12? Ultralight alloys with good tyres. Stainless steel bumpers & paintwork is OK, but the front seats could do with new covers or replacing. It does have various minor small scratches & small dents, but these are commensurate with its age and generally very good for a 30 year old car
Some service history and receipts are available, plus a few Mini specific spares that will be supplied.
I also have a matching pair of Huntmaster reclining seats in blue and a set of 7x13? Minilite style wheels & tyres, with Sport Pack Arches, that will be offered to the buyer if required.
This car would make a great starter or first classic
