Description
1/ Overview
No expense spared fully restored 1992 British Open Classic 1275cc with Stage one engine upgrade. 60hp tuned via recent rolling road. Desirable limited edition with 1000 vehicles made with just 150 left on the road. New HIF 44 carburettor. Regularly shown at car shows. Full length electric Webasto sunroof.
Full nut & bolt photographed restoration and superb respray carried out by Henry’s Auto body shop of Essex (Classic car and mini specialist, recent Miniworld front cover)
Bills for £4000 for mechanical parts- mostly Minispares/ Minisport.
62k miles warranted by paper & electric MOT records plus service receipts. Large folder of receipts. Recent service history.
Stored in modern dehumidified garage and only used in dry weather. Recent full service, MOT until June 25 (no advisories).
Drives superbly.
2/ Exterior recent works
Full bare metal professional respray to very high standard, with no chips/ wear. Perfect panel gaps throughout.
Replaced: Rear lights/ bumpers/ windscreen/ wipers/ various rubbers/ Minilite Wheels/ Yokohama A539 tyres/ tracking adjusted/ body colour wheel arches. 2 sets of keys. 2 x Number plates.
3/ Mechanical recent works- rear
Replaced: Battery/ Suspension cones/ refurbed rear radius arms & rear brakes/ Hi-Lo adjustable suspension/ shock absorbers/ Refurbed subframe/ Minisport Finned brake drums.
4/ Mechanical recent works- front
Replaced: Suspension cones/ refurbed balljoints. Brake calipers and discs/ Hi-Lo adjustable suspension/ shock absorbers/ Refurbed subframe/ Brake and clutch master cylinder/ Clutch slave cylinder/ wheel bearings and brake lines.
5/ Engine
Replaced: Repainted & refurbed 1275cc Stage 1 engine. HIF 44 carb/ LCB manifold/ MED sub stack air filter/ Compression tested (175/ 178/ 180/ 180 psi)/ rolling road tuned/ Alternator/ Engine mounts/ Vented rocker cover.
6/ Interior
Replaced: Carpet/ Wood Steering Wheel (have original)/ rear parcel shelf/ Cooper door furniture (have originals). Internal floors/ door bins/ bulkeads re- sprayed.
Any pictures/ videos, please ask!
Many thanks, Jon the details below), Plymouth UKImmaculate condition limited edition mini which drives superbly- the full length sunroof is a joy in the sun!
