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 Mk 1 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 Mini Meets. 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-008 s).

Body modifications:

Roof chopped, to achieve two seat Speedster body style Rear bulkhead and boot floor removed Rear 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 safety Shaved door handles Sides seams - fully de-seamed 2 nd set of wiper holes deleted Speedo hole under the bonnet was filled in Factory 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 removed Window frames on both doors removed Windshield frame boxed in for strength Custom 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 ribs Full inner rear quarter panels and the associated closing pieces Front inner fenders removed Chromed door hinges Chromed boot hinges Fibreglass wheel arches High quality, three colour paint job, Prowler orange, Audi Hibiscus red, and MINI Pepper white Sleek, body colour urethane door mirrors with built in signal repeater lights

Engine:

1275 cc engine A+ block, with improved crank case ventilation Center main stap installed Dual 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 rods Ported and polished 12 G 940, 11 stud cylinder head LCB header with custom pipe and Stebro SS muffler (nice sound) with DTM style tip Alloy valve cover with T handle bolts and Monza pop cap Pertronix Electronic ignition and high energy coil Kent 266 fast road cam Isky-style cam followers Rally spec clutch plate Grey clutch diaphragm SU electric fuel pump Non vacuum advance distributornew starter and rebuilt alternator Aluminum radiator with electric fan Aluminum coolant overflow tank Samco silicone hoses Fully rebuilt gearbox with 3.44 final drive Cooper S forged rocker arms w/think wall rocker shaft

Interior:

Custom tapered steering column, with indicator stalk removed Mountney wood (Mahogany) rimmed steering wheel Top of doors capped with matching wood Chromed steel rear view mirror Chromed steel classic “ashtray” installed in the custom fibreglass dashe-brake handle in matching wood with sewn cover for cables Dakota 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 speakers Custom upholstered door cards, black and grey Cobra Clubman seats (grey/black)Schroth 3 point harnesses, with pads and quick release to allow the seats to tilt Kenwood AM/FM/CD with Aux in and remote. Mounted under dash in a custom painted colour matched enclosure Orion amp in custom/wrapped mounting enclosure Earthquake shallow subwoofer and custom/wrapped box Ungo 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 position Newton commercial molded grey carpet set SS door sill caps “Cooper S logo”Aluminum sliding dual cup holder Chrome door bin trim strips Chrome fire extinguisher

Brakes, Suspension, and Steering:

Servo assisted, Cooper S 7.5” disc brakes with 4 pot alloy callipers, slotted rotors, and green stuff pads S style rear drums with built in spacer KAD alloy handbrake quadrants Spax fully adjustable coil over shocks (front and rear)Alloy box section instead of the rear subframe Heavy duty/adjustable tie rods Lengthened track rod ends (for lowered cars)Quick rack steering rack, 2.2 turns lock to lock Braided SS brake lines Adjustable proportioning valve for rear brakes Adjustable rear camber brackets

Wheels and Tires:

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

Trim and Brightwork: Red dot Tri-bar headlamps with halogen bulbs Lighted billet license plate frames front and rear 15 gallon aluminum fuel cell with sending unit, vent, and roll over check valve S wide slat grill, moustache, and whiskers LED 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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