1979 Mini Classic Mini Speedster

Mk 1 Mini Speedster Specs

One of a kind body built in steel to a very high standard from a 1967 Mk1 donor car. The shell was metal finished using old world methods. Paint finish is done to the same high standard inside, outside, and underneath. Only the best parts and materials were used on this build. It represents a unique combination of updated technology and classic Mini style.

Pretty much every part of the car was changed for new; including body panels and all of the mechanical parts. This car was essentially built using new parts where available.

It has seen very limited use and it is for that reason it is being offered for sale. The car has only covered 1878 kms since it was built and it has been always garaged in a climate controlled environment. 

The car has won many awards including several (3) Peoples Choice/Best in Show at MiniMeets. It was featured in an issue of Mini magazine, and it was included the the book Mad Minis: The Crazy World of Modified Minis by Ian Ayre

Prior to listing for sale the tires (4), have all been replaced (Yokohama A-008s).

Body modifications:

Roof chopped, to achieve two seat Speedster body styleRear bulkhead and boot floor removedRear section of roof sectioned and installed over rear seat/boot area.Custom 9 point roll cage with removable chrome hoops installed for chassis stiffness and safetyShaved door handlesSides seams - fully de-seamed2nd set of wiper holes deletedSpeedo hole under the bonnet was filled inFactory fuel filler hole filled in to allow for a custom recessed top mount, aviation style, locking fuel filler caprear bumper removed, valance butt welded to rear panel, valance modified to allow the exhaust to tuck up into itfront bumper and mounting strip removedWindow frames on both doors removedWindshield frame boxed in for strengthCustom made stepped/flat boot floor with stiffening ribs, raised to allow muffler to tuck up higher, and  with a lower section to allow for better fuel cell placement. Custom rear bulkhead with stamped stiffening ribsFull inner rear quarter panels and the associated closing piecesFront inner fenders removedChromed door hingesChromed boot hingesFibreglass wheel archesHigh quality, three colour paint job, Prowler orange, Audi Hibiscus red, and MINI Pepper whiteSleek, body colour urethane door mirrors with built in signal repeater lights

Engine:

1275cc engineA+ block, with improved crank case ventilationCenter main stap installedDual 1.5” SU carbs fully rebuilt with new throttle shafts, on alloy manifold with SS heat shield  and K&N flitters and stub stacks.020” oversized Mega brand dished pistons A+ connecting rodsPorted and polished  12G940, 11 stud cylinder headLCB header with custom pipe and Stebro SS muffler (nice sound) with DTM style tipAlloy valve cover with T handle bolts and Monza pop capPertronix Electronic ignition and high energy coil Kent 266 fast road camIsky-style cam followersRally spec clutch plateGrey clutch diaphragmSU electric fuel pumpNon vacuum advance distributornew starter and rebuilt alternatorAluminum radiator with electric fanAluminum coolant overflow tankSamco silicone hosesFully rebuilt gearbox with 3.44 final driveCooper S forged rocker arms w/think wall rocker shaft

Interior:

Custom tapered steering column, with indicator stalk removedMountney wood (Mahogany) rimmed steering wheel Top of doors capped with matching woodChromed steel rear view mirrorChromed steel classic “ashtray” installed in the custom fibreglass dashe-brake handle in matching wood with sewn cover for cablesDakota Digital billet aluminum 6 gauge cluster (speed, volts, temp, rpm, fuel, oil pressure)Custom fibreglass dash to house gauges and 6.5” 2 way front speakersCustom upholstered door cards, black and greyCobra Clubman seats (grey/black)Schroth 3 point harnesses, with pads and quick release to allow the seats to tiltKenwood AM/FM/CD with Aux in and remote. Mounted under dash in a custom painted colour matched enclosureOrion amp in custom/wrapped mounting enclosureEarthquake shallow subwoofer and custom/wrapped boxUngo Alarm system with proximity sensor for cockpit area and pin switch on the boot lid. Alarm LEDs installed in the washer nozzle holes. Varad Racerboy shift knob with signal lights, horn, and electric fan switches incorporated into it.Battery kill switch with removable key mounted in floor in the original start button positionNewton commercial molded grey carpet setSS door sill caps “Cooper S logo”Aluminum sliding dual cup holderChrome door bin trim stripsChrome fire extinguisher

Brakes, Suspension, and Steering:

Servo assisted, Cooper S 7.5” disc brakes with 4 pot alloy callipers, slotted rotors, and green stuff padsS style rear drums with built in spacerKAD alloy handbrake quadrantsSpax fully adjustable coil over shocks (front and rear)Alloy box section instead of the rear subframeHeavy duty/adjustable tie rodsLengthened track rod ends (for lowered cars)Quick rack steering rack, 2.2 turns lock to lockBraided SS brake linesAdjustable proportioning valve for rear brakesAdjustable rear camber brackets

Wheels and Tires:

Yokohama A-008 tires - brand new, just installedThree piece billet aluminum wheels, 10' x 6” with custom matched anodized centers and polished alloy caps with “Cooper S” logosSS sleeve nuts

Trim and Brightwork:

Red dot Tri-bar headlamps with halogen bulbs Lighted billet license plate frames front and rear15 gallon aluminum fuel cell with sending unit, vent, and roll over check valveS wide slat grill, moustache, and whiskersLED lighting under dash, under hood, and in the boot* The car comes with a professionally altered Evolution 4 car cover* The wished wipers on the car are currently not functional. The wipers, linkage, and motor are all there but they are not connected. Considering the car has no roof, it has never, and probably will never be driven in the rain.

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