Description
With just one owner before me, this rare metal-back MK2 Austin Mini Countryman is an exceptionally original car, which I have spent the past seven years meticulously restoring while preserving as much of its originality as possible.
Now complete, I realise that this fabulous time-capsule Mini is far too good for me, so it needs a new custodian to enjoy it, and preserve it into the future.
It has, over the past 7 years enjoyed an extensive yet sympathetic restoration, with hundreds of photos available to illustrate the process which i can make available to interested parties.
All rot has been cut away and replaced , however much of the original steelwork, including the front wings and panel, remains original.
It benefits from a fresh, professional, external and underside respray in its original shade of Island Blue. Inside, the original factory paint remains untouched.
All the suspension has been completely refurbished, with a new old stock rear subframe replacing the rusted original. All components were stripped, painted and/ or powder coated, bushes replaced with polyurethane items for longevity and any worn parts including the rear radius arms refurbished. Brake and clutch master and slave cylinders have all been replaced, as have all the hard and flexible lines, with care taken to exactly replicate the original parts routing. Both hydraulic systems benefit from being fulled with DOT 5 silicone fluid.
The 998cc engine is fully rebuilt with +40 pistons, new bearing shells and oil pump, new clutch and the original gearbox and cylinder head.
Inside, the seats have received new rubber diaphragms, while the original carpet was re-fitted after a though steam-clean.
For more information, see the 13 page feature in the October 2024 issue of Practical Classics magazine.
I will be more than happy to discuss the car more with any interested parties. Please don't hesitate to get in touch to arrange a viewing or to make an offer.
I am happy to arrange covered transport for the car if desired with a trusted friend, at cost.
