Its not a Mini but im having trouble finding a Metro Turbo

[bmt216a]

I have been looking for an untouched Metro Turbo for ages. I have been to all that major sites, but just can't find one. I think they are becoming extinct.

[annodomini2]

You will struggle to find an unmolested or non-rusty car.

Most are stripped by the mini guys for their engines to convert their mini's.

Also given on Ebay the engines can fetch silly money, it becomes uneconomical to repair the cars.

[SpeedyGonzales]

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/217905.htm

Edited by SpeedyGonzales on Tuesday 23 October 22:12

[Fatboy]

SpeedyGonzales said:

http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/217905.htm

Edited by SpeedyGonzales on Tuesday 23 October 22:12

It's not a turbo though...

It's a shame really - 4 years ago when I started to rebuild my Mini, you could pick up a MG Metro for £50 as a runner (but rotten - like I did) or a decent runner for £400, and the turbos from £100 to about £1000 for a minter. Now they're all rare as a very rare thing!

[actionman1964]

Class A Engine
1330cc by +60 thou bore, Balanced, Lightly ported/tidied, 11 stud head, ARP head bolts, 10.5:1 CR, Kent 286, Vernier pulley, tuned dizzy, tuned carb, intake trumpet, Pipercross filter, RR setup 100 race miles and 200 road miles since rebuild. Includes a Facet electronic fuel pump and a regulator with integrated guage. Engine includes gearbox and all ancillaries and is ready to run with the exclusion of a clutch (which i'm keeping), although included is a metro turbo clutch/flywheel. > The engine is in the car so you can see it running if you like. £500 ono

Also available is a full Maniflow exhaust including LCB manifold for a metro.
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