Vehicle Description
Motorcar Studio is pleased to offer this sharp looking classic
Austin Mini. This Mini is titled as a 1987 and was recently
imported; it's showing a tick under 82,000 miles on the odometer.
It has benefited from a recent refresh which included a repaint in
attractive pewter with black accents, upholstery and new
wheels.
The previous owner reportedly had the engine professionally
overhauled with a 40 degree cam, polished head, carburetor rebuild
and modified exhaust - we do have some photos of the work. We
believe the engine to be a 998 unit with a 1275 head - it pulls
strong and sounds good (see video). The suspension is stiffer than
stock, and when coupled with the 12-inch Minilite-style wheels
wearing sticky Yokohama rubber, this package makes for an exciting
driving experience.
The body is straight and the paint quality is good - there are a
few bubbles on the roof around the gutters and one by the
windshield seal. The underside is tidy with no obvious rust; we
have noted some previous work in the front floor pans. This Mini is
a well-sorted example that looks good and is a blast to drive - it
would be equally at home at cars and coffee, on a spirited mountain
run or on a morning commute.
The number plates are original to the car (the same number is
etched into the rear glass) and some additional sleuthing confirms
this to be a genuine 1987 (first registered in 12/87) with MOT
valid through 12/07 (so it was likely imported in 2017). For more
information about this 1987 Austin Mini for sale at Motorcar Studio
in Atlanta, please call 404-692-5250.
