The Mini is an icon for the way it united the British social classes under one car that was versatile and fun, and this 1970 Austin Mini celebrates the best of it all. The exterior has a bright and clean style, but you can also notice a hint of a sporty side with the Cooper-inspired stripes. The fender flares let you fit more substantial Minilite-style wheels that also make room for front disc brakes. The interior also gives you some nice upgrades like later and more comfortable front bucket seats. But it still keeps it classic in the right place, like how the crisp Smiths gauges are still the center focal point inside. Best of all, the mighty motor under the hood is running strong, and so you can experience the fun full package that few people ever got to have in the USA.
HIGHLIGHTS
*Coming off of a decade under the same owner/restorer
*Clean lines and complete trim of a well-respected classic
*Bright yellow paint gets the car noticed
*Hood (bonnet) stripes go with the roof and give this some Cooper-style flair
*Flared fenders and Minilite-style wheels add to the sporty style
*Interior updated for better driver feel
Later well-bolstered front bucket seats
Shoulder seatbelts
Updated steering wheel
*Classic Smiths center gauge package
*Correct-style 998cc four-cylinder engine
A-Series motor has a hardy reputation and wide parts availability
Strong-running nature gets a lot out of a small displacement
*Four-speed manual transmission
*Front disc brakes
There's a quintessential Britishness that makes this Mini so fun. After all, it's a true icon of English motoring, and this one reminds you of that every time you get in the right-hand driver's seat. And for those who have never experienced an original Mini before, there is a nimbleness and a nippiness that makes this one of the most engaging cars you've ever experienced. So to find an example that has been nicely restored and upgraded to be a solid driver just makes this deal irresistible. Call today!!!
