Classic Mini 1275

[shunt]

So, red wine fuelled ebay purchase was picked up this weekend. Classic mini 1275 efi, it was so much better in the flesh than I expected. The trip back on the M62 was interesting. The Yorkshire man who did the work has done a great job. I can't stop driving it. The V8 F Type is boring ??????

Edited by shunt on Wednesday 21st July 20:06

[smifffymoto]

Great car,cool colour.

[85Carrera]

I like that. Any more details on spec?

[Scoobyshue]

85Carrera said:

I like that. Any more details on spec?

What he said.

Got a real soft spot for modified classic minis. I had one as a first car. 1340 engine upgrade with Metro turbo disc conversion at the front, Minifin rears, SPAX adjustables, hi-los, LCB exhaust, stripped interior with Cobra buckets and Willans harnesses, Compomotive 13" five spokes with Yokohama tyres.

[P5BNij]

I like the nod the early days of the Coopers with the surf blue & white colour combo, very nice choice.

More pics please when you get the chance

[Andy665]

Thats lovely, whats the spec?

[boyse7en]

Still miss my 1380 Mini. They are getting a bit pricy for my liking, but still hanker after one

[shunt]

Thanks guys, it a 1995 1275 Sprite efi. Not my handywork, came from a guy in Yorkshire that built it for his sons first car then decided it was too nice to give him. He's a steel fabricator so it's been done really well. Custom dash, reversing camera and USB ports. A few niggles still to sort, ebay has been taking a hammering.

Some more pictures!

[Maxdecel]

shunt said:

Thanks guys, it a 1995 1275 Sprite efi. Not my handywork, came from a guy in Yorkshire that built it for his sons first car then decided it was too nice to give him. He's a steel fabricator so it's been done really well. Custom dash, reversing camera and USB ports. A few niggles still to sort, ebay has been taking a hammering.

".....built it for his sons first car then decided it was too nice to give him. ...." Bet his son's pleased ! Lot of work gone in there.

[shunt]

It's painted in Porsche Miami Blue.

And my ebaying skills mean this has just arrived:

Edited by shunt on Thursday 22 July 14:04

[Killer2005]

Beautiful

[shunt]

New carpets and boot lining arriving tomorrow. Door cards probably next but I don't want to rush it. This has replaced my old M140i daily, for now I'm loving it.

[RC1807]

It looks great!

May we ask how much this red wine overdose cost you?

[Aluminati]

Most excellent

[shunt]

Would that not be rude? I'm willing for a higher or lower game though. Let's start @ £5k

[mac96]

I'll suggest £7500. Higher or lower?

[mac96]

And as a PS, I am very envious. Looks huge fun. Not surprised it has eclipsed the V8 for now; even a basic Mini 1000 was great fun especially without any passengers to add weight!

[shunt]

mac96 said:

I'll suggest £7500. Higher or lower?

Lower

[shunt]

Yes lower

[shunt]