1972 Classic Mini Clubman with 1.6 Honda Vtech Allspeed Conversion Tax Exempt

This is the best mini I have ever owned. I can't say how good it is to leave it sat there in the cold whilst I go on a 2 week holiday not drive it for another couple of weeks and then go to start it and it starts at the flick of a key - every single time.

I have used it as a daily driver to work and I always get people asking me about it.

I have a huge stack of receipts and instructions which include work done on the car and also how to guides for customised parts of the car.

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Overview1972 Mini ClubmanTax exemptMOT expires. 24th September 2016 - has passed the previous 2 MOT's with no problems whatsoever. All Speed subframe (http://www. allspeedengineering. com/)1. 6 Honda Vtech EngineYou can see the whole build thread here. a rel="nofollow" href="http://www. 16vminiclub. com/forums/showthread. php?t=23262" >http://www. 16vminiclub. com/forums/showthread. php?t=23262Fast and reliable road miniEngine SpecStandard B16A2 Engine with Y21 Gearbox from a 1997 Honda Civic VTIUpswept Standard InletHydraulic clutch with braided hose. Honda Civic master modified to run with mini pedalAllspeed alternator mountVDM motorsports loomOn dash diagnostic - push button ledEngine HistoryFull restoration was finished in 2010The car was then dry stored for 3 years as the owner moved abroadThe previous owner quoted (spelling and grammar mistakes included). "ive had people running down the road after me asking me to sell ive had women taking selfies with it when parked outside shops so many nice comments and will turn heads for years to come. "92k miles in the donor carReplaced Cambelt about 3k miles agoSuspension

After much fettling found the best ride for comfort and handling using: 

Red dot donuts on the front with Pertech adjustable shocksRears are running on red fast road springs on gaz adjustable shocks Hilos all round for ease of adjustment.  I have front fast road springs if you felt you wanted to change back (comes with the car) Rear subframe was stripped to bare metal treated and painted with refurbed arms and mounted to body with poly bushes.  Full corner weight and ride height set up completed in November 2014 at a professional race company receipt and results to printed off Running on 13x7 alloys with great tyres on All speed frame with rose jointed bottom arms and ties rods also allspeed

BrakesSpacered drums on rear all refurbedMetro 4 pots discs fitted to the front with braided hosesBrake bias valve fitted fully adjustableInteriorIntelltronix 6 gauge digidash very accurate needs pulse multiplier. The speedo is not currently accurate. New headlining fitted using new barsCobra bucket seats with red piping which have cobra sliders adapted to allow access to rearNew dash board fitted in black and redLightweight heater fitted which heats up well - I can even drive this in winter and be warm in the car. Not only that. it will start first time every time on a cold winter morning. Sony mp3 head unit with booster internal aerial with front 10cm speakers mounted in dash and rear 6x9 speakers in parcel shelf very loud if wanted. currently disconnected as I thought it was draining the battery. It is not draining the battery but not reconnectedRed carpetFitted rear seat belts (not standard to original mini)ExteriorFull refurbish all the usual panel replaced sills inner and outer . doors reskinned floor panels wings scuttle boot floor rear subframe mount board valance. Stripped back to bare metal etch primed resprayed and lacquered in blackRefurbish was completed in 2010 however the previous owner moved overseas for 3 years of which the car was dry stored for so not much exposure for it as yet. Since owning the car I have had it resprayed to improve on the original paint job - this was done in 2015. All door seals replaced with window seals tooGroup 5 arches blended inNew headlights fitted with bright white bulbs (huge difference can actually see at night now)Original grille refurbishedWaxed and polished regular and kept under cover (will sell with the cover if it goes for a good price)Original Build Thread

If you would like to see the complete build (not done by me). then that link is here:

http://www. 16vminiclub. com/forums/showthread. php?t=23262

As you can see. meticulous detail has been put into this car. making it the most reliable mini I have ever had. If I could. I would keep it!

Allspeed - conversion kit

Their website can be seen here:

http://www. allspeedengineering. com/

FaultsWhen driving fast and changing up from 2nd to 3rd. there is a slight gear crunch. This is only on fast gear changes at high revs. Can easily always be avoided. Although the car has been recently resprayed. there are a couple of areas of damage to the paint which can be seen in the additional photos. There is also a light cover on the front side of white spray (seems like it has sat next to something being sprayed). Again this is minor but can be seen in the additional photos. When it rains I think there is a slight leak on the front rubber seals on the passenger doorThe rear boot rubber is on incorrectlyViewing

I welcome inspections. but just to be aware that I will only take serious buyers out for a test drive and I will not let others test drive the car unless they have insurance of have paid the asking price.

I am away on holiday until 17th August. so viewings will commence for when I am back. happy to do most evenings or weekends with enough notice. Can even pop home for lunch breaks for quicker viewings.

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