( $9600 ) '73 Austin Mini ForSale

*1973 Austin Mini Retro Build (built to resemble an early 1959 Austin Seven mini) we named her "Kawaii" (japanese translation: Cute)
*Color - Cumulus Grey
*48,000 kilometers (30,000miles approx)
*4Speed Manual transmission - clutch is excellent condition and runs and drives better then all the minis i've ever driven!
*998cc engine
*Torquemaster Minispares Inlet Manifold
*HIF38 Carburetor w/ ITG Sock filter and Keith Calver Billet Stub Stack
*Maniflow Exhaust Manifold
*Lukey Exhaust Silencer/Muffler w/ SSteel rolled tip exhaust tip cover
*Head was Ported and Polished
*Engine has plenty of power around town and even on the highway, gets great gas mileage too!!!
*Hand Polished Aluminum Fin Valve Cover
*New Spark plugs and new Plug Wires
*Recent full tuneup
*Front Disc Brakes fitted with drum brakes in rear
*NEW upper and lower Poly Engine Steady Bushes
*New Austin Emblem on hood
*New MK1 Moustache grille
*New SS turn signal trim and rubber
*New Windshield Rubber (front and rear) seals and side window seals! plus new sealer strips
*Clear side repeaters and clear front turn signals.
*NEW chrome License Plate Lights (two on ea side) and new swing away plate
*NEW Rubber E-brake cover handle (wife likes this for comfort)
*NEW chrome flare trim (from front to back along ridge above wheels and between etc)
*Jensen HD radio Deck w/ SD card, USB and MP3, HDRADIO all built it!
*New P700 Headlights w/ HID 4300K bulbs and ultra slim digital ballasts(very reliable) . (super nice for night time driving)
*New Fuse box installed and new fuses (old one was corroded from age)
*NEW Smiths 8000RPM tach with pod
*Smiths water Temp gauge
*NEW Yokohama GT Special 350 tires! (ordered directly from japan at the yokohama factory) to appear like vintage MK1 Dunlop tires.
*has 10" wheels (refinished @ QueenCity Auto Rebuild in Redmond) with new SSteel Hubcaps
*Recently new respray in the last few years, body is in great shape and no rust!
*New Heater pull cable installed
*New Choke Cable installed
*HI/LO adjustable Suspension
*Tranmission Skid/crash gaurd plate
*NEW Lucas Style Fender mounted SSteel mirrors
*Motolita Wood Steering wheel w/ MK1 Austin badge center cap (custom fit from billet insert made and shipped from japan)
*Custom Interior to resemble earlier MK1 like minis
*Custom Exterior hinges to resemble MK1 like minis
*NEW Alloy MK1 Gear Shift Knob
*Alloy Door handles and Levers
*MK1 Conversion Taillights w/LED high wattage conversion
*two power socket plate (cigarette style power plugs)
*Airconditioning is a dash mounted fan powered by cig plug power
*NON SMOKING CAR!
*This is a very RETRO looking mini and a lot of labor and love went in to her!!!

The story on this car is that i purchased it for my wife to be her daily driver and did tons of projects on it to get it to the condition and mechanical state it is in now. And after long discussions we agreed its not the right car for her as she requires to have an Automatic Transmission and doesn't like to drive this car since its a manual. She's heart broken over letting this one go because its the cutest mini ever.  We named her "kawaii" which means "cute" in japanese. Its been an on going project and i'm proud of the state she is in now and REALLY hope to see it go to someone who will appreciate her and take good care of her. Please, only serious inquires. We are asking $9600 and will throw in a set of used great condition Koni Sport Shocks and will install them if desired (planned on doing this as one of the last projects before we decided to sell her). She would be the perfect companion in a garage with another mini owner. We have a new BMW Mini now for my wife, and we also own two classic Minis. Must make room now.

Please call me at 206.227.0068 and ask for Tim.

 

 

 

 

This photo shows right after the HID installation with 4300K bulbs and digital ultra slim ballasts. Has excellent visibility at night time now!

 

 

this photo shows the 3rd brake light with LED lights that make up the word "MINI". :) gets lots of attention. also has a computer chip controlled flasher unit that makes it flash 3-5 times rapidly then goes solid. Increases safety and visibility to drivers behind.

 

 

 the drivers door under neath in perfect shape and no rust. As it should be.

 

 the passenger door under neath in perfect shape and no rust. As it should be.

Passenger side rocker panel area w/ NO RUST and very solid. (leaves stuck on it) perfect shape as most minis suffer rust in these areas.

 

Drivers side rocker panel area w/ NO RUST and very solid. (leaves stuck on it) perfect shape as most minis suffer rust in these areas. (has wiring from a previous catalytic convertor that is tied to the side as it was removed) was required for all vehicles in japan even old ones, but not needed here. So was removed as there were slight clearance issues as well as the whole exhaust being reworked to a larger bore to increase its free flowing Fire breathing 998cc engine!

 

This mini is particularly easy to fit as it doesn't have flares and can be parked inches away from walls with ease. 

 

Or you can build a private garage for her like Martin and Anne did. I think what they got was a tool shed or something and it just happens to double as a perfect place to store a classic mini in as well.

 

 

 

 

either way, Thanks for looking!!!